subject: Flourishing and stable Syria a growing market for express delivery [print this page] North Africa presents many opportunities for British companies to spread the scope of their operations, with Syria among the countries with greatest potential.
The country's strength is helped by a number of factors, which include a stable political environment President Assad celebrated the tenth anniversary of his accession to power in 2010, and the previous president, his father, ran the country for 39 years.
Most recent available figures show that UK exports to Syria were worth 147.1million in 2009, which represented a healthy balance of trade surplus in the UK's favour.
Large-scale reforms and investment are affecting many aspects of life in Syria, with the country's education system, and construction and life sciences industries being seen as particular priorities.
All over the country, new major construction projects have been undertaken, ranging from hospitals to shopping complexes. The country was one of a minority to benefit from the economic downturn of 2009, as outside investors looked to mitigate the risks to their investments in the Gulf region. As a result, large teams of workers who had previously been deployed there were moved to work on projects in Syria.
One consequence of this influx of foreign workers has been an increase in demand for rapid and efficient express delivery services. Many people who have friends and loved ones working on major projects in Syria are turning to courier companies to send packages of items which are not available in Damascus or anywhere else in the country.
While the travelling time to Syria is not long, the nature of much of the investment being made in the country means that workers have long-term contracts to assist in a number of large-scale ongoing projects. That means that regular communications from home, and the arrival of packages containing home comforts are eagerly awaited.
Friends and family members will always be grateful for such deliveries, and sending them through parcel delivery companies with established track records, such as FedEx, UPS and DHL will ensure that they enjoy a smooth journey. From collection from your home or business at a time in the day to suit you, through its long journey, to its final arrival at its destination, your parcel will be in good hands.
You can track the progress of your parcel over the internet, keeping its recipient informed of its progress using your courier's parcel tracking technology so that they can be ready to receive it. If required, a signature can even be obtained for you to confirm its safe arrival, and a copy of it emailed to you for your records.
