Saudi Arabia calls for more Islamic finance in Syria to help recovery

RIYADH: Syria’s economic recovery is at a "crossroads," according to senior Saudi official as he called for a greater role for Islamic finance in the country. Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, called for “a clear and coordinated partnership approach” in Syria, based on a unified, actionable plan with priorities. tim