SYRIA

WASHINGTON, August 7, 2026 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria in building the foundations …

Damascus, Syria: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ron van Rooden, visited Damascus from July 19–23, 2026, to discuss the authorities’ reform progress and priorities, as …

On 7 June 2026, UNESCO and its partners concluded a month-long intensive training programme to support the National Museum of Aleppo, one of Syria’s most important cultural institutions. The training …

Washington, DC: In line with the standard procedures for members whose Article IV consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are delayed, on April 9, 2026 the Executive Board was briefed by …

Thousands of displaced people in northern Syria are struggling to cope with freezing conditions after a severe snowstorm struck dozens of displacement sites, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) said on …

The UN and partners continue to provide assistance to people in Gaza, where recent winter storms have worsened conditions for thousands across the enclave.  However, the humanitarian response has not been …