Followers of John the Baptist continue to survive as religious refugees in Syria, against the threat of total extinction

One of France’s most respected broadcast journalists, Christine Ockrent, was in Damascus last month promoting the rejuvenation of Radio Monte Carlo Doualiya, the Arabic-language arm of one of Europe’s best-known flagship radio enterprises. Here she speaks to Forward Magazine.

The Public Private Partnership Conference, held from October 31 to November 1, promises to engage the private sector in transforming Syria’s economy

Syria Trust for Development, along with local partners, is planting the seeds for a new NGO law

Oxford Business Group has established itself as a leading business and political consultant in the MENA region. Here, it gives Forward the lowdown on Syria’s latest business advances, and what needs to change

An initiative led by the Aga Khan Development Network promotes drip irrigation systems that use up to 90% less water than traditional methods