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Syrian President Makes First Visa Payment After Sanctions Lift
Following the removal of international financial restrictions, the Syrian president successfully completed his first overseas purchase using a Visa card. The transaction marks a significant step in normalizing Syria’s access to global banking networks.
27 Aug, 01:08 — 27 Aug, 07:16
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual13h ago
Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal
A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
Read full article →Daily SabahMixed7h ago
Syrian president makes 1st Visa card payment as sanctions removed
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made a landmark first Visa-facilitated card payment in Damascus, marking a new step in the country's efforts toward rebuilding and reconnectin...
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First report: Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 01:08|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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