Visa and Mastercard Launch International Card Payments in Syria
The first transactions reconnect Syrian merchants to global card networks days after the US removed the country from its terrorism sponsor list.
By Aladdin · August 27, 2026
Economy
Economy
US Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List
The decision ends a designation in place since 1979 and removes a major remaining obstacle to Syria’s reintegration into international financial markets.
By Aladdin · August 25, 2026
