by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
DAMASCUS (Worthy News) – Saudi Arabia has launched the largest reconstruction initiative in Syria since U.S. sanctions were lifted, positioning the kingdom as a central driver of Syria’s postwar recovery.
Under agreements announced in Damascus, Saudi investments will target aviation, energy, water, telecommunications, infrastructure, real estate, and logistics—sectors Syrian officials say are essential to restoring daily life and restarting economic growth. Syrian state media said the deals were signed under the patronage of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with the Saudi delegation led by Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih.
Key projects include redevelopment of Aleppo International Airport, upgrades to Syria’s communications network with new fiber-optic lines and data centers, transport projects, and plans for seawater desalination to ease chronic water shortages. Saudi Arabia has also backed the creation of a joint investment framework intended to move agreements quickly from memoranda into funded construction projects.
U.S. Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack welcomed the Saudi-led effort, calling it a meaningful contribution to Syria’s reconstruction and a model of regional responsibility, echoing the approach emphasized by President Donald Trump.
The Saudi initiative marks a shift from symbolic engagement to long-term rebuilding, as Syria seeks foreign capital to repair infrastructure shattered by more than a decade of war. Analysts caution that success will depend on follow-through, regulatory reforms, and investor protections — but the scale of the Saudi commitment signals a decisive start.
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