Damascus, 27 October 2026 — Syria has signed a $147 million agreement with a Qatari contractor to rebuild a 170-kilometre highway that runs from the Al-Busayri junction in the Damascus area to the Al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq. The contract was reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) and carried by Arab News on 26 October.
The deal was signed between Syria’s General Establishment for Road Transport and Qatar’s Al-Mohannadi for Roads, Trading and Contracting. Construction is expected to take about 900 days.
Key facts
- Value: $147 million
- Route: about 170 km, from the Al-Busayri junction (Damascus area) to the Al-Tanf crossing on the Iraqi border
- Contractor: Al-Mohannadi for Roads, Trading and Contracting (Qatar)
- Timeline: about 900 days
- Purpose: rebuild transport links and connect Iraq with Syria’s Mediterranean ports
Why this desert road matters
The highway crosses Syria’s eastern desert and is a natural trade corridor between Iraq and the Syrian coast. Years of conflict left much of Syria’s road network damaged or unsafe, raising the cost of moving food, fuel and goods. A working route to Iraq could cut travel times for lorries, support jobs during construction and help Syrian families who depend on cross-border trade.
Transport Minister Yarub Badr said the contract is part of a road rehabilitation programme launched in the summer of 2026. Earlier, in September, the Syrian outlet Enab Baladi had reported that a Qatari firm had won the al-Busayrah–al-Tanf road project, valued then at around $150 million.
Money set aside for roads and railways
Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh gave the budget picture behind the programme:
- $193 million for major road projects in the 2026 budget
- $450 million proposed for roads in the 2027 draft budget
- A proposed $200 million for railway projects next year
Gulf support for Syria’s recovery
The contract adds a Qatari company to the list of Gulf partners now involved in rebuilding Syria’s infrastructure. For Muslim readers following the region, the story is a reminder that recovery after war is slow and practical work: roads, power lines and homes that allow displaced families to return. This week imranjalna.com also reported on Syrian families leaving camps in Idlib to go home.
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FAQ
Who signed the deal?
Syria’s General Establishment for Road Transport and Qatar’s Al-Mohannadi for Roads, Trading and Contracting.
How long will the work take?
About 900 days, according to the details released by Syrian officials.
Where can I follow official updates?
On the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) website.
Source: Arab News (citing SANA) — arabnews.com; Enab Baladi — english.enabbaladi.net
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