Syrian Businessmen Between Investment and International Sanctions
An in-depth look at shifts in economic influence, and how international restrictions are reshaping the investment and trade maps of the most prominent players in the Syrian economy.
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Businessmen
Brief economic files on the most prominent names covered on the site, with tracking status and sector classification.
Atiyah Khouri
Syrian businessman active in trade and investment
A Syrian businessman whose career has been tied to trade, financial services and investment, with a presence in local and regional markets.
No active U.S. sanctions View ProfileSamir Hassan
Businessman in the trade and energy sectors
One of the most prominent figures in domestic trade and petroleum-product imports, with a wide presence across local supply networks.
No active U.S. sanctions View ProfileAyman Jaber
Businessman in the industrial and private sectors
A strong presence in the private industrial sector, with ties to multiple production sectors and a monitoring file under review.
No active U.S. sanctions View ProfileTarek Bana
Investor in the real estate and services sectors
Growing activity in real estate investment and the services sector, with a focus on major development-oriented projects.
No active U.S. sanctions View ProfileLatest News and Analysis
Articles and analytical reports on the Syrian economy and international sanctions.
Energy Sector Under the Microscope: Supply Routes and Compliance Risks
An analytical look at how international restrictions affect petroleum-product supply chains and their impact on local economic actors.
Sanctions Regulations: A Look at Listing and Re-evaluation Mechanisms
How are sanctions lists built? And what criteria are used to list names and periodically re-evaluate files?
Mapping Economic Influence: Who Controls the Sensitive Sectors?
An analysis of economic influence networks and the distribution of players across the most sensitive sectors from an international-monitoring perspective.
Financial Compliance: What Institutions Need to Know
A simplified guide to financial-compliance requirements amid a shifting sanctions environment, and the importance of consulting official sources.
Real Estate and Services: Sectors Growing Despite the Restrictions
Why is capital heading toward the real estate and services sector? And what factors make them less exposed to legal risk?
Top Sectors
An estimated indicator of activity and regulatory interest levels across key economic sectors.
Investment
88High activity
Real Estate
74Stable growth
Energy
91Heightened monitoring
Trade
67Moderate activity
Logistics Services
58Growing diversification