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Al-Sharaa Says Syria "Born Again" After Sanctions Lifted, Outlines Economic Growth Plans at Dubai Summit

  • Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria was "born again" after sanctions were lifted, crediting mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan with US President Trump for this decision enabling economic recovery and foreign investment.
  • Al-Sharaa reported Syria's economy fell from about $60 billion in 2010 to roughly $20 billion by 2024 but expects it to grow to $50 billion in 2026 and aims to reach $200 billion within five to ten years if conditions remain stable.
  • Investors from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait are entering Syria's market, with projects including Emirati Mohamed Alabbar's involvement and DP World's stake in the Port of Tartus.
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Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara ' a participated in the Arab media summit, during which he spoke about the path of economic recovery in numbers, the lifting of sanctions, regional challenges and the affirmation of the independence of the national decision.

DUBAI: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has described his country as being 'reborn' after international economic sanctions were officially lifted. He stressed that the lifting of the sanctions has paved the way for economic recovery, foreign investment and the re-establishment of Syria's role at the regional level. Speaking at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai, al-Sharaa explained that Syria before ...

Haber 7 - Syrian President Ahmed Shara stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's efforts with US President Donald Trump were instrumental in the historic decision to lift sanctions against Syria.

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aljazeera.net broke the news on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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