analysis Syria - Trump Eases Sanctions - Domain Opportunity?

[Digitally Dignified]

In light of the current news that Trump is easing / lifting sanctions on Syria. How much of an opportunity do you think this will be for domainers.

I just registered some Syrian related domains and wanted some input.

 

[domain hacks]

Where dou you buy these?

 

[Digitally Dignified]

I hand registered some relative .coms. I think entorno.com sells .sy domains but a bit pricy.

 

[domain hacks]

OK, I thought you are talking about .sy for domain hacks. Why on earth would anyone invest in .COM domains for syrian market...they live in middle ages

 

[Digitally Dignified]

Really?

 

[nicenic]

Oh, this is a bit complicated.

Judging from the current situation, it is not a great opportunity for domain name holders. Although relaxation may lead to some recovery of Syria's economy, improve market vitality, and increase the popularity of domain name transactions, Syria's own Internet infrastructure is relatively weak, and the domain name market has a limited audience. It is impossible to predict whether the subsequent policy will change.

 

[Digitally Dignified]

I appreciate your feedback. While I do get the infrastructure issue you mentioned, however, the angle I'm looking at is as follows:

1) More than half the population was living outside. A lot of them in Europe or the USA are tech savvy and have connections in Syria. I am sure with the lifting of sanctions there may be an influx of startups.
2) A lot of gulf money will be poured into Syria.
3) The main concern I have is that whatever period of stability that may occur, it may not be sustainable given the world and geopolitics we are currently witnessing.

Thanks again for your input.

 

[AEProgram]

It depends on what happens. If it ends up like Afghanistan did, then no, and sadly, given their reluctance to purge terror from their midst, it's just false hope.

 

[Wesley S]

i have a hard time selling .ist which are turkiye domains, and turkiye is a stable country. I cant imagine how hard it is to sell a .sy domain. ty.

 

[maya-zir]

Domain opportunity?
You mean Syria travel-related domains?
Syria business-related domains?
Who wouldn't want to book their next luxury getaway in Syria?
Or invest in this prosperous country?
Do you think the only thing holding back a heavy tourism and commercial boom in Syria is sanctions?

 

[Digitally Dignified]

Domain opportunity?
You mean Syria travel-related domains?
Syria business-related domains?
Who wouldn't want to book their next luxury getaway in Syria?
Or invest in this prosperous country?
Do you think the only thing holding back a heavy tourism and commercial boom in Syria is sanctions?

Yes

 

[Digitally Dignified]

i have a hard time selling .ist which are turkiye domains, and turkiye is a stable country. I cant imagine how hard it is to sell a .sy domain. ty.

It isn't just the .sy but also .com Syrian related.

 

[maya-zir]

@DigitallyDignified, waiting for your next comment from Syria... Go ahead...

 

[Digitally Dignified]

'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move​

https://www.reuters.com/world/middl...-syria-after-trump-sanctions-move-2025-05-14/