OFAC has sanctioned Amazon for allowing shipments to Syria. The U.S. company is one of several institutions to face sanctions in recent years for Syria-related transactions.

Recent reports from across Syria have confirmed that the spread of Covid-19 has increased in pace. This did not prevent the government from ordering the reopening of its international borders after months of closure, however.

The Damascus governorate approved on June 25 the preliminary new zoning plan for the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp just south of the Syrian capital.

Starting August 01, Syrians wishing to return home will have to sell USD 100 at the official exchange rate at the country’s border crossings before they can enter their country.

Just a couple of weeks after kicking out Rami Makhlouf’s company, the government has issued a tender for investors to manage duty free outlets at the country’s border crossings.