The Syqora Journal: Inside Syria’s Next Chapter
Timely insights from the frontlines of Syria’s reopening. From infrastructure and energy to retail and real estate, Syqora’s Journal explores the high-impact opportunities reshaping the country’s business landscape — and how global companies can lead.

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Syqora Group
In the rebuilding of any nation, there are sectors that signal recovery — and then there are those that define its future. In Syria, that future is being wired, piped, and powered through a surge of new energy contracts, quietly shaping the next chapter of national development. These are not just infrastructure projects — they are foundational agreements that will determine where commerce can grow, how cities expand, and which companies lead the transformation.
Energy As a Infrastructure
Electricity is no longer just a utility. It is the bloodstream of every economic system. And in post-sanction Syria, it's being prioritized accordingly. Ministries have begun issuing high-capacity energy contracts — from urban grid rehabilitation to rural solar installations and fuel station modernization. These contracts do more than light up cities. They activate logistics, power construction, and attract manufacturers looking for stability.
The energy sector isn’t rebuilding from scratch — it’s recalibrating with intention. Existing grids are being integrated with smart technologies. Solar arrays and battery banks are being proposed alongside conventional systems. And above all, these efforts are being contracted with international support in mind, opening the door for global engineering, energy, and equipment firms to enter a previously untouchable space.
Contracting Momentum: Where Its Going
The movement isn’t theoretical — it’s already happening. Regional governments are initiating bids and long-term operating agreements for:
Power grid rehabilitation and expansion
Diesel and fuel infrastructure restoration
Off-grid solar microgrids in industrial zones
Gas pipeline servicing and pressure system upgrades
These aren’t wish-list projects. They are budgeted, ministerially approved, and open for partnership. The deals are long-term, often structured with multi-year operational support, making them attractive to companies that understand how to scale steadily in emerging markets.
The Opportunity Beyond The Grid
What makes these energy contracts truly strategic isn’t just what they power — it’s what they unlock. A modernized grid paves the way for factories to restart. Hospitals to upgrade. Cold storage to scale. E-commerce to flourish. Even retail brands can’t expand without reliable energy to run their systems and preserve their goods. Every megawatt activated is a catalyst for additional sectors to follow.
“In these first waves of development, energy is the lever,” a senior official recently shared with our team. “Once the lights come on, everything else moves faster.”
This is where partners like Syqora come in — helping foreign firms position early, align with current bids, and navigate the regulatory terrain from start to signed contract.
In the context of post-sanction growth, energy is not just a development zone — it’s a directional signal. It tells us where to look next, where to build, and who’s ready to lead.