The Textile Industry in Syria: the past and the future
The Textile Industry in Syria We have all heard of the silk road, which connected east to west and formed the spine of trade contributing to the building of many civilizations. Perhaps calling it the silk road gives us a glimpse of the importance of textile industries...
The most important global investments in May 2019
This is the most important global investments last May, with the total amount received by each company in the tour exceeding 250 million dollars.
Syrian Carpet … A long history, a difficult reality, and an unknown future
The Syrian Carpet industry is extremely old, as it began before history and continues to this day. Despite the great development in the industry, many manufacturers still respect the ancient traditional ways they inherited from their fathers. Many consider carpets as...
Five major acquisitions in the Arab world
Today we will talk about the most important acquisitions of start-ups that have taken place in the Arab world and created a fuss in the media and specialized sites. Acquisitions are closely related to the culture of startups, and almost every entrepreneur today has...
Al Muhtar Sweets: A work of quality and class
Al Muhtar Sweets: When the Syrians left their country they did not leave alone, but took with them their professions and craftsmanship, which they inherited from their fathers and grandfathers, such as carpentry, jewelry and furniture making, as well as pastry making...
SIBA Türk organizes a Ramadan Iftar for its members
Siba Türk organized a Ramadan Iftar on 21/05/2019, attended by members of the association and some guests from partner associations, represented by businessmen from the Syrian community and the Arab communities in Turkey. The Iftar was held under the sponsorship of...
Syrian International Business Association at MIT SciTech 2019
Syrian International Business Association at MIT SciTech 2019
Five successful Syrian projects in Turkey
Many Syrians have found themselves in Turkey, where the environment is foreign, the circumstances are different, and things are difficult. But these things are not a hindrance to entrepreneurs, who start from scratch and make their way to success at a steady pace. We...
The key statements of Mr. Mahmoud Osman after his election as head of SIBA’s branch in Turkey
After the elections that took place in the Syrian International Business Association in Turkey, Mahmoud Othman was elected as head of the branch of the Syrian International Business Association in Turkey. Mr. Mahmoud Osman told the Anatolia Agency: “I seek to...
The Souq at Arabic.com: Establishing the Arab Maker Community and empowering them through an e-commerce platform
Mr. Wael Doukmak began by securing goods produced by Arabs or Arab manufacturers to buyers around the world. The project is the Souq at Arabic.com.
Furniture Industry in Syria
Today, we are talking about the history of the furniture industry in Syria, the details of this industry and its most important characteristics, and then addressing its future under the current situation, but at first let us start with a short story: "The date of...
Takwin: a pioneering experience in supporting startups in the Arab world
Takwin was established in 2016 to support entrepreneurship in Istanbul, and has set in motion the establishment of supporting entities for startups
Top 10 business incubators in the Arab world
Let us tell you about the most important business incubators in the Arab world and the support they provide to emerging companies during their journey.
Bevol: a social media platform characterized by community work and volunteering
not all of these platforms have real social benefit, let alone scandals that are published from time to time. However, there is a lack of a social media platform geared towards volunteers; enter Bevol platform, a social network for community work and volunteering.
The Syrian digital school: a great effort and a modern solution to the problems of education
A few years ago we witnessed a real revolution in digital education. Most universities have set up their educational courses for all through free and paid e-platforms that all students from all over the world can access and learn at any time, from anywhere. It is not...
The most popular ways to get financing for emerging projects
Today, many wonderful ideas that could have turned into start-ups that change the lives of their owners, and perhaps society, are dying. The failure of these ideas is due to many causes, but the most important one is finance, as finance plays an important role in the...
WE.Alloy team: towards building an Arab entrepreneurial society in Turkey
Today is the golden age of startups, as they become the target of many, such as those fleeing the havoc of traditional jobs, as well as others who wish to pursue their own experience and entrepreneurial adventure. But as soon as the entrepreneur begins his career, and...
Five successful e-commerce projects founded by Syrians
Syrian entrepreneurs know the importance of e-commerce, and this is what prompted them to invest in it. Today we will tell you the story of the success of five e-stores established by Syrians.
SIBA at Syria Digital Lab 2019 in Brussels
Having been invited by the European Institute of Peace, SIBA participated in the conference. The meeting was attended by Mr. Samer Shamsi Pasha, Chairman of the Board and Mr. Nasser Yousif, Board Member.
The Merchant of Syria: Syria from Abu Shaker’s Eyes
The book focuses on Abu Shaker’s life. However, there is another story being told between the lines. It is the story of a nation built on trade. Over thousands of years, Syria witnessed various conflicts and instability. Yet, like Abu Shaker, this nation continues to strive.
SIBA is attending the CMI’s 2018 event in Gaziantep
The Syrian International Business Assosiation (SIBA) will be attending The Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) annual event between 19-22 November 2018 in Gaziantep,
The Kazanjian Syrian Armenian Family: An inspiring story of success in the field of watchmaking
Swiss watches entered the Syrian market through a number of entrepreneurs. Some Syrians have taken up this profession and have excelled in it. A prime example of this is Mr. Jacob Kazanjian, owner of the inveterate company, Kazanjian Watches.
Five Successful Syrian Startups in Germany
We picked five Succesful startups Syrian refugees established in Germany aiming to help their community
The Syrian Jewelry Industry: A History of Authenticity and Beauty
Anyone who visited the old city of Damascus must have visited Souq Al-Sagha, or the Jewelry Market the, located between Al-Buzuriyah Souq and the Umayyad Mosque. Shops on both sides of the Jewelry Market are bustling with people, especially women before their...
SIBA Second Webinar Highlights
This webinar discussed SIBA’s bylaws and key achievements in the first year of operation. During the webinar, a light was shone on SIBA’s proposed plans for the next stages of its development.
SIBA: Syrian International Business Association Officially Registered in Turkey
Within our framework of expansion in countries where Syrian contingencies reside, we are pleased to announce the official registration of the Syrian International Business Association officially in Gaziantep, Turkey on 14/07/2018. This dubs SIBA an official seal of...
How Lina Abou Naboot and her partner help Syrian women to gain financial independence?
Syrian women unearthed a fresh opportunity to demonstrate their work and artisan crafts to make ends meet – under such challenging circumstances – via selling clothes and manually-produced crafts to increase their income resources, even partially.
What Expectations Do Female Syrian Entrepreneurs Have of SIBA?
As a female Syrian entrepreneur, what expectations do you have of SIBA?
Interview with Lama Mardini.. Founder of Soul Art Center
As everyday life pressure, work challenges, and other sources of nuisance build up, we end up in a poor state of mind. All things considered, the absence of any means of communication to share those burdens or probably letting vent off this negative energy, the...
As a business owner or entrepreneur.. Why you should Join SIBA?
the need for an organisation or an association to unite Syrian business people and entrepreneurs abroad has become more crucial than ever. That was the vision of the founders of the Syrian International Business Association (SIBA).
SIBA’s 1st webinar 2018.
On Saturday May 12th, 2018, SIBA's board delivered a summary of the 2017 activities and delineated the 2018 plans. The webinar was attended by 40+ members of the SIBA community; following a presentation by the Chairman, Mr. Samer Chamsi-Pasha and his fellow board...
Chairman’s Message
Dear colleagues, This is our second newsletter for SIBA since its inception and we apologize for the delay. We had planned that our newsletter would be more frequent but have been busy building our internal structures, our by-laws, the relationship with the chapters,...
In the news
Correction to the coverage in All4Syria All4Syria news website published an article on the 14th of August 2017. The article reported misleading and inaccurate information about SIBA and its objectives. In response to that we offer the following clarification: Members...
Tell us about your interest in the SIBA community
SIBA was created to represent and empower the Syrian business and nonprofit community outside Syria. In order for SIBA to effectively serve the community, we are looking for input from Syrians globally. If you are of Syrian ancestry, and are willing to take 3 minutes...
Board Update – How can we improve our communication?
As a membership organization, we are here to deliver services to our members, facilitate the exchange of services among them and engage other stakeholders globally. To do so effectively, we are adopting a communication strategy to reach and engage a global community....
In the News
A round-up of all posts in the media about SIBA is available in our press room. We scanned them and offered below a correction for information published without referral back to SIBA official representatives. Alhayat newspaper published an article on 14th of July 2017...
Chairman’s message
Dear Fellow Members, First of all, I would like to congratulate you and the wider Syrian Business Community all over the world, who have supported and indeed implemented the formation of SIBA. From a small idea only a few months ago into an established organisation...
4 key benefits SIBA members will enjoy
We are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response of the Syrian global community; since the announcement of SIBA’s establishment last month, we have received countless communications through phone, email, social media and other channels. Many wanted to know how SIBA...
Highlighting members of the SIBA Community
Our community is our reason to exist! One of our main objectives is to foster connections among our members. We will feature a member of the SIBA community regularly on our blog and newsletter. We open the series with an interview with Mazen Obeido, who delighted us...
A SIBA Chapter: what it is, who creates it, and how to set one up!
As a global organization SIBA is keen on engaging and supporting a wide constituency. To that end, the founding members of the organization opted to utilize chapters to reach as many as possible. Here are questions about chapters answered from the constituting...
5 Takeaways from the Marseille Meeting
July 11-13 Last month, The Center for Mediterranean Integration hosted over 80 members of the Syrian business community along with GIZ, the World Bank Group and IMO. Here are 5 takeaways from the Marseille meeting: Participants came away with consensus on the...