Syria14 September, 20262 min read
Syrian Officials Hold Damascus Talks With US Business Delegation of 50 Companies on Transport Investment
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US delegation of 50 companies met Damascus officials to explore investment opportunities. Discussions focused on transport sector investment and expanded Syria-US economic ties.
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Damascus talks on transport
Syrian-American talks in Damascus focused on investment opportunities in the transport sector, with CGTN reporting the meeting as a “BREAKING NEWS” item at 16:41, 15-Sep-2026. The Peninsula Qatar said Syrian officials held talks in Damascus on Monday with a US business delegation representing 50 companies as the two sides explored investment opportunities and ways to expand economic partnerships.
“Syrian-American talks in Damascus to discuss investment opportunities in the transport sector.”
The Peninsula Qatar added that the delegation included more than 80 participants from a range of sectors, and it described the mission as the first mission by the US Chamber of Commerce to Syria, citing Steve Lutes. In the same Damascus context, The Peninsula Qatar reported that US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee said Washington was encouraging American businesses to invest in the Syrian market, and it said several US companies had already begun taking steps towards entering the market.
UAE ties and sanctions
At the Arab Media Forum in Dubai, Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa highlighted the growing role of UAE investors in Syria and said investment in ports and infrastructure could help restore the country’s position within regional trade and energy supply chains.
Khaleej Times quoted Al Sharaa saying, “Syria’s stability today does not serve Syria alone, but the entire region. It is a shared interest for everyone,” as he framed stability as a regional interest.
Gulf News reported Al Sharaa telling the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai that “Syria has transformed from a problem into a zone of stability,” and it said he linked the shift to the lifting of sanctions and the opening of the country to investment.
In parallel, اخبارك نت said President Ahmed al-Sharaa described Syria as “been born again” after sanctions were lifted, and it tied that framing to efforts to rebuild institutions and attract investments.
Airports, corridors, and projects
Beyond transport talks, jريدة الرياض reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Elaf Investment Fund, led by BinDawood Investment Company, confirmed progress on the Aleppo International Airport project and said they would commence works on upgrading the existing airport in early 2027. jريدة الرياض said the Jeddah sessions ran from September 7 to 10, 2026, and it described the project’s transition from the structuring phase to the implementation phase with legal, technical, commercial, and financing work streams.
“Our goal is for Syria to move from a rebuilding market to a productive and economically attractive platform for capital.”
In Damascus investment discussions, Al-Jazeera Net said the American delegation met the Central Bank of Syria and ministries including Transport, Economy, Industry, Finance, Communications, and Energy to explore investment opportunities in the Syrian economy. Al-Jazeera Net also quoted Transport Minister Ya’rob Badr describing a national policy based on developing sustainable multimodal land transport and saying Syria offers “large investment opportunities,” while it quoted Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Sharar saying, “Our goal is for Syria to move from a rebuilding market to a productive and economically attractive platform for capital.”