{
  "id": 9553223,
  "title": "QNB Group participates in financing final phase of 'Qasioun Journey' project in Damascus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/qnb-group-participates-in-financing-final-phase-of-qasioun-journey",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:39:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/24/09/2026/qnb-group-participates-in-financing-final-phase-of-qasioun-journey-project-in-damascus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The QNB Group, in collaboration with Al Baraka Bank Syria and the Commercial Bank of Syria, has entered into a joint banking financing arrangement for the concluding phase of the \"Qasioun Journey\" project in Damascus. This move is part of a banking-government partnership aimed at bolstering developmental and strategic initiatives that have a significant economic and social impact. The deal highlights the integration of public and private banking sectors, combining the financing capabilities and expertise of the participating banks to offer a more adaptable financing mechanism for large-scale projects. This strategy enhances the banking sector's capacity to fund investments with substantial capital requirements. QNB Group's First Executive Vice President, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Khalid Ahmed Al-Sada, emphasized that syndicated financing structures play a crucial role in executing complex projects. He noted that these structures facilitate risk distribution and strengthen the banking sector's ability to support strategic investments. The financing initiative reflects the commitment of QNB Syria and its partners to backing developmental and strategic projects with economic and social benefits. The \"Qasioun Journey\" project, under the direct supervision of the Damascus Governorate, aims to evolve into a cultural and tourist landmark, embodying Damascus's identity and fostering development and investment opportunities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The QNB Group through QNB Syria, in collaboration with Al Baraka Bank Syria and the Commercial Bank of Syria, and under the sponsorship of the Syrian Ministry of Finance, announced the launch of a joint banking financing for the final phase of the \"Qasioun Journey\" project in Damascus Governorate.</p> <p>This step comes within the framework of a banking and governmental partnership aimed…",
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}