Private company

Bank of Syria and Overseas

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Private bank in Syria

Bank of Syria and Overseas (Arabic: بنك سورية والمهجر) is one of the first private banks established in Syria. It started operations in January 2004. BSO belongs to BLOM Bank Group.2 It is headquartered in Dubai.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2004Founded1
  • HeadquartersDubai1
  • Websitewww.bso.com.sy
  • Listed onDamascus Securities Exchange (BSO)1

Bank of Syria and Overseas (Arabic: بنك سورية والمهجر) is one of the first private banks established in Syria. It started operations in January 2004. BSO belongs to BLOM Bank Group.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • BLOM Bank 39%
  • International Finance Corporation 10%

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2004Founded Founded1

Sources

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