Syria plans to rebuild its aviation industry with new Airbus SE aircraft and the reconstruction of its main airport as the country reopens after years of civil war.

Syrian state media says the government has signed agreements worth $14 billion with regional and international companies for 12 investment projects They include the modernization of the international airport in Damascus and a subway system with

The agreements included a $4 billion deal for building a new airport in Damascus signed with Qatar's UCC holding, and a $2 billion deal to establish a subway in the Syrian capital with the UAE's national investment corporation. Other major developments include the $2 billion Damascus Towers project signed with Italy-based UBAKO.