Bank of Syria and Overseas received an award of "Best Private Conventional Bank in Syria 2009" from World Finance; this success is a result of the comprehensive banking services provided by BSO. Bank of Syria and Overseas also received an award of "Best Foreign Exchange bank in Syria 2009" from Global Finance followed by "Best Private Bank in Syria 2010" also from Global Finance.

 Cham Bank announces the opening of the branch in Sahnaya -. Another brach in the Almazraa is going to be opened soon.