Turkey sees major economic opportunities in postwar Syria, with Gaziantep poised to benefit most. The end of the Syrian civil war and eased sanctions could revive trade routes to the Gulf and spark a reconstruction boom. Turkish firms, like Tat Global, are already investing in housing projects and leveraging expertise from earthquake recovery efforts.

Peace also brings challenges, such as Syrian refugees returning home create labor shortages and rising wages in Gaziantep's industries. Still, businesses are eyeing Syria's free-market reforms and tax-free access to 17 Arab countries as a gateway for cost-effective production and exports. For Gaziantep, Syria's stability could redefine its economic future.

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