The government has doubled the price of fuel oil and increased the price of petrol by 80 percent, a move that will significantly increase prices across the Syrian economy, and reduce both the competitiveness of Syrian manufacturers and the purchasing power of the population.

The Syrian government’s regular decisions to freeze the assets of prominent businessmen help provide an indication of the status of these individuals and of their relationship with the Syrian authorities.

Dozens of fires in the provinces of Lattakia, Tartous Homs and Hama have caused large-scale damage to agricultural areas and led to the evacuation of many people from their homes and lands.

A new hotel managed by the Katerji family opened its doors in Aleppo, highlighting the ambitions and influence of the family in the country’s northern city.

A new attempt by Rami Makhlouf to lift sanctions imposed by the European Union on his companies and two family members failed again this month.