Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria’s $15 million debt to the World Bank, potentially unlocking international grants for reconstruction and public sector support. This move marks the first known instance of Saudi financial assistance to Syria since the ousting of former President Bashar al-x
The World Bank has discussed providing financing to help reconstruct Syria’s power grid and support public sector salaries . However, U.S. sanctions remain a significant obstacle, and it is uncertain whether Syrian officials will engage with American counterparts during their upcoming visit to x
This development indicates a shift in Gulf Arab support for Syria, following previous initiatives that were hindered by concerns over U.S. sanctions
