Syrian President to Visit UK as Investment Ties Grow

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara is visiting the UK, with the UK set to announce export finance for British companies trading with Syria. This follows re-established diplomatic ties. British-Syrian business leaders hope it leads to reopening embassies. A key focus is attracting investment despite security concerns. Syria's new investment law, inspired by Dubai's models, allows 100% foreign ownership and offers big tax breaks for medical and manufacturing exporters. The head of the Syrian Investment Authority is urging the diaspora to invest now, not wait for perfect conditions. Challenges remain, like international money transfers, but some Syrians abroad are already starting businesses back home, seeing an opportunity to help rebuild. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/27/al-shara-to-visit-uk-as-business-opportunities-open-up-in-syria/