The Syrian president took part in the Visa test, making a card payment at a restaurant in Damascus. Lifting the 'last obstacle' would reconnect Syria with the global financial and economic system and boost investment, Syrian foreign minister said

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…