Only liberalized five years ago, the sector is still dominated by state-run operators. So is there room for the latest channel about to be launched?

Still in its infancy, the sector shows promising signs of potential thanks to a young population and recent regulatory changes.

Long held dear to Syrians, the Arab horse industry is getting a kick start and new breeders have their eyes on export potential to the Gulf.

Jihad al-Weis, CEO of Rihanna Industries talks to Forward about investing in the agricultural field

As the private banking sector matures, the move from cash to plastic has been matched with a growth in personal loans and credit cards – with dramatic implications for real estate and other sectors.

• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?
• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?