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Syria's tech industry: From survival to scale? 

January 26, 2026

From a homegrown tourist-rental platform to food delivery services, and AI tools, Syrian founders are pushing a tech comeback despite challenges and constraints.

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Syria is attempting a technological reboot after the end of the Assad era, with the government easing sanctions and promising a push toward a “digital future.” Entrepreneurs returning from abroad are testing whether the country’s fragile infrastructure can support new ventures — from home‑rental platforms to AI‑powered business tools. But with widespread power cuts, slow internet, and a largely offline population, the path to a modern tech ecosystem remains steep. As foreign investment from Gulf states begins to re‑enter the country, founders are weighing whether Syria’s long‑isolated market can finally open — and how local startups will compete if global players arrive.

This video summary was created by AI from the original DW script. It was edited by a journalist before publication.

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