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The Geopolitician

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Syria · Country watch

German Investment Talks, University Transfer, Cash Crunch

Syria discusses German investments, transfers Turkish university branches, and faces cash flow challenges affecting the Damascus stock market.

· · 3 sources

The picture Mixed

Syria's business environment shows mixed signals with potential German investments and educational reforms, but liquidity issues in the stock market persist.

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In this briefing عبد الحميد الخالد · Syrian Ministry of Higher Education · Gaziantep University · محمد يسر برنية · Syrian Ministry of Finance · German Embassy in Damascus · عبد الرزاق قاسم · Damascus Securities Exchange · Securities and Exchange Commission

Regulation

Syria to manage Turkish university branches

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The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the transfer of branches from Turkish universities to Syrian administration, following a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Higher Education Council, according to aks alser. The transition involves reviewing curricula and academic plans to ensure compatibility with Syrian standards. This move affects branches of Gaziantep University, the University of Health Sciences, and Al-Ra'i University, aiming to integrate them under Syria's educational framework.

Impact Syrian students and educational institutions will experience changes in curriculum management and administrative oversight.

Sources: aks alser ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • Finance
  • Logistics
  • Technology

Syrian Finance Minister seeks German investment

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Bernaia met with a delegation of German investors to discuss expanding economic and financial cooperation between Syria and Germany, according to aks alser. The meeting, attended by the German ambassador in Damascus, focused on encouraging German investments in Syria's market and leveraging German expertise in reconstruction, technology, trade, logistics, and energy sectors. The discussions are part of Syria's efforts to attract foreign investment to aid in its economic recovery.

Impact German investors and Syrian sectors like technology and logistics may see increased collaboration and investment opportunities.

Sources: aks alser ↗

Markets

  • Finance

Liquidity constraints affect Damascus stock market

The Damascus Securities Exchange is experiencing reduced trading volumes and values due to liquidity constraints and monetary tightening policies, according to Al-Watan. Dr. Abdul Razzak Qassem, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighted the impact of these policies on the financial markets, emphasizing the need for effective liquidity management to attract new investors and expand market participation.

Impact Investors and traders in the Damascus Securities Exchange face challenges due to limited liquidity and trading opportunities.

Sources: Al-Watan الوطن ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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