Syrian Banks discuss upgrading for the future

A symposium on the Arab banking industry and the world of informatics and communications, Horizon 2000, which is organized by the Arab Banks Union, in connection with the Syrian Scientific Assembly of Informatics, began its activities on Tuesday morning at the Damascus Sheraton Hotel.

The symposium discussed work papers focused on international and regional banking matters and other items in terms of currency and credit cards.

The meeting will also review, in the light of new computer developments, the introduction of modern banking techniques. In view of Syrian banks updating their facilities, steps are being taken to facilitate the possible handling of international credit cards.