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OpenSooq

OpenSooq works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Middle East classifieds marketplace where people list cars, property, jobs, electronics and services directly, with a dedicated Syria site

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Browsing OpenSooq's Syria marketplace worked from a Syrian connection: the Syria catalogue loaded in full, and the tester reported that search and creating a listing worked as well.

Landing pageWorks

OpenSooq's Syria site, sy.opensooq.com, opened from Syria on desktop with no restriction, showing the city selector, the full category set, the search bar and the Add Listing button.

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What works instead

Until OpenSooq is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Work at OpenSooq? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside OpenSooq can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of OpenSooq works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting OpenSooq directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.