Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made a Visa card payment in Damascus, marking a new step in the country’s efforts toward reconnecting with the global financial system following years of sanctions.

Transactions come days after US removes Damascus from State Sponsors of Terrorism list, as the country seeks to reconnect with the global financial system

RIYADH: Would that be cash or card, Mr. President? With a simple tap on a payment machine in Damascus, President Ahmed Al-Sharaa marked Syria’s removal from the list of state…