January 2010Issue No. 57
A Vote of No Confidence
As Iraq prepares to go to the polls, few Iraqi refugees living in Syria appear interested in the electoral process.
Losing its Shine
The price of gold hit a record high last month and many analysts predict it will go even higher this year. Local goldsmiths are struggling to stay in business.
Virgin Territory
News of artificial hymens hitting the regional market led to huge debate in Egypt and resulted in an official ban on the product. The reaction in Syria, by contrast, was surprisingly mild.
The Art of Deformation
Syrian painter Nihad al-Turk explains how four months in prison shaped his artistic career.
Assad: Syria stands with Lebanon: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Syria will stand by Lebanon against any Israeli aggression.
Arabtec to build 5-star hotel: Dubai-based Arabtec will construct Yasmeen Rotana Hotel in Mezzeh.
Assad: Israel pushing region to war: Syrian president says Israel not serious about peace.
Syria culture week opens in Qatar: Country's visual arts on display.
US to name ambassador to Syria: Robert Stephen Ford, deputy ambassador to Iraq, nominated for Damascus post.
Mitchell in Damascus: The US Middle East special envoy George Mitchell arrived in Damascus on Wednesday, following a visit to Lebanon.
Britons descend from Syrian farmers: Most Britons are direct descendants of farmers who left modern day Iraq and Syria 10,000 years ago, a new study claims.
Syria-Iraq disagree over refugee numbers: Iraq reports 206,000 people while Syria maintained a figure of 1.5m.
Assad wraps up Saudi visit: Both sides express support for the government in Yemen.
Foreigners can own majority stake in banks: Foreign investors can own up to 60 percent of Syrian banks, up from just 49 percent previously.
Syria protests extra screenings: Syria has summoned the highest-ranking American diplomat in Damascus and protested Washington's "unfriendly procedures" on Syrians wishing to travel to the States.
Syria woos Wall Street: A group of high-profile Wall Street investors have toured Syria scouting investment opportunities.
