Damascus International Fair Serves as Hub for Trade and Investment
The 63rd edition of the Damascus International Fair has officially commenced in the Syrian capital, serving as a prominent platform for fostering economic cooperation and regional trade. The event, which opened this Wednesday in the presence of President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his wife, Mrs. Latifa al-Daroubi, has attracted a diverse group of participants, including major companies and investment institutions from across the Arab world and beyond.
Representatives from the participating organizations have highlighted the fair’s importance as a gateway for strengthening inter-trade relations and uncovering new investment channels. The event is widely viewed as a vital venue for companies to showcase their expertise, introduce new products, and penetrate both local and regional markets.
Mahmoud Rajab al-Sadiq, director of the Libyan pavilion, noted that his country’s delegation—which includes several key investment entities—is attending with the clear objective of revitalizing commercial exchange between Syria and Libya, as well as with other participating nations. He emphasized that the gathering provides a unique opportunity to formalize new partnerships and trade agreements. Al-Sadiq also welcomed the broad international presence at the exhibition, highlighting the involvement of entities from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Germany.
For his part, Mohamed al-Asali, representing the German firm Al-Asali, which specializes in the manufacturing of electrical conduits and fiber optic components, described the exhibition as a critical bridge for building partnerships between Syrian and German businesses. He noted that the event acts as a central hub for information exchange, technology transfer, and economic cooperation. Al-Asali indicated that his focus during the fair is to introduce German companies to the potential of the Syrian market, specifically by establishing local agencies to help expand trade volume between the two nations.
From the regional perspective, the Jordanian food industry company Amin has also utilized the platform to strengthen its footprint in the Levant. Naif Raad al-Najjar, representing the firm, stated that the company is eager to ensure its products reach Syrian consumers more effectively. He characterized the fair as an essential mechanism for broadening the range of traded products and suggested that such events are vital for supporting the economies of both Syria and Jordan. Al-Najjar called for the continued organization of similar exhibitions, which he noted are instrumental in identifying and removing obstacles to trade, thereby fostering a more robust and efficient business environment for cross-border commerce.
The fair continues to attract a wide array of stakeholders, with organizers emphasizing its role in supporting efforts to integrate Syrian businesses into regional and international supply chains, while providing a venue for the sustainable growth of the national economy.
