Syria's software houses go global

As sanctions ease and platforms like GitHub, Google Cloud and Azure become accessible again, Syria's software and app-development firms are re-entering the global market. Industry directories now list a growing set of Syrian software, mobile, e-commerce and AI companies open to international clients.

An export, not just a market

Software services are a uniquely portable export: a team in Damascus can build for clients anywhere once access and payments work. With a deep, senior talent base and a competitive cost structure, Syrian studios are positioned to win cross-border engineering and product work — selling expertise to the world, not just serving the local market.

Double-digit annual growth in the tech sector is widely expected for 2026–2030, outpacing overall GDP.