Syria
Syria news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
Analysis
Business slumps amid Syria unrest
Escalating violence in Syria and the economic impact of tougher international sanctions are beginning to take their toll on small and medium-sized firms
An assertive Arab League
Efforts to lead the agenda on Syria are made more complicated by the disparate opposition
News
Arab League withdraws observers from Syria
Observers had been in Syria since 26 December 2011
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Al-Assad rejects Arab League call for power transfer
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Syria agrees to extend Arab League observer mission
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Russia threatens to block UN resolutions on Syria
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UN to train Arab League observers in Syria
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Syria grants amnesty for political prisoners
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Arab League observer resigns over Syria mission
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Assad blames foreign conspiracy for violence in Syria
Comment
Unrest in Syria takes on sectarian hue
The ruling Alawi sect will ensure the unrest continues to avoid handing over power to the Sunni majority
Supplement
Embracing private participation
Most Middle East states are looking to the private sector to meet increasing demand for utilities
Syria Contacts
Richard Metcalf
A lawyer advising on alternative energy projects in the Middle East and North Africa
Special Reports
Bridging the learning divide in the Middle East
As school leavers struggle to meet the entry requirements of universities, Middle East governments are looking to reform curriculums and improve the standard of teaching
Tenders
Data
Syria's economy
A look at Syria’s economic data
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