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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-03

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-03

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  • 💰 Aleppo City Council held its first public auction at the municipal palace to enhance transparency and local investment, involving the investment of the Al-Sabeel park and restaurant and a car wash by Al-Rahman Mosque, as part of a plan to manage public property resources and support service and development projects. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Ministry of Interior clarified that an offensive video towards Saudi Arabia dates back over seven months, represents only its creator, and legal actions will be taken against him. The statement reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to strong relations with Saudi Arabia and not allowing anyone to harm Arab brotherly ties. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Ministry of Emergencies and Disaster Management organized the first scout training camp in Latakia in cooperation with Syria Scouts, offering training in firefighting, rescue, and first aid to enhance participants’ emergency response skills. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al-Saleh discussed with the head of the International, Independent, and Impartial Mechanism ways to enhance cooperation and coordination in the chemical weapons file. Al-Saleh stressed the importance of joint work to collect evidence and support justice, while Beattie praised the ongoing cooperation and affirmed the Mechanism’s continued work according to legal and humanitarian standards. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Residents of Douma launched the initiative “We Are All Gaza from Douma 2,” which involves collecting donations and opening a charity market to support the besieged residents of the Gaza Strip. - [Source]
  • 💼 Syrian Airlines has launched a weekly direct flight between Aleppo and Kuwait, starting from November 2, 2025, aiming to expand its transport network, strengthen commercial and cultural ties, and support economic and tourism activities. There are also plans to launch direct flights from Aleppo to Jeddah by the end of the month. - [Source]
  • 🌍 An official Syrian delegation participated in the UCLG-MEWA conference in Konya, Turkey, aiming to strengthen cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop the work of Syrian municipalities. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A meeting at the Presidency’s General Secretariat building brought together the ministers of emergencies, local administration, and agriculture to discuss improving disaster response efficiency and interagency cooperation. An upcoming workshop will be held to set effective cooperation mechanisms and early disaster detection methods. - [Source]
  • 💼 The chairman of the Rural Damascus Chamber of Commerce stated the focus is on creating an attractive environment for investors. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria participated actively in the United Cities and Local Governments Organization (UCLG-MEWA) conference in Konya, Turkey. - [Source]
  • 🌍 An official Syrian delegation participated in the United Cities and Local Governments Organization (UCLG-MEWA) conference in Konya, Turkey. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A Syrian delegation discussed enhancing local cooperation with Turkey at the “UCLG-MEWA” conference. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Scenes documented the movement of departing passengers at Aleppo International Airport, presenting travelers’ opinions on the level of services provided at the airport. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice has canceled judicial prosecutions related to over 287,000 cases from the era of the former regime, covering 68 types of offenses, as part of efforts to address the effects of exceptional decisions and improve citizens’ legal status, excluding serious criminal cases and personal rights. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Minister of Communications stated that Syria’s mobile service will undergo a major transformation in early 2026, following the resolution of legal and regulatory challenges and cooperation with major telecom companies to upgrade infrastructure and gradually introduce 5G services. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Minister of Local Administration discussed with an FAO delegation prospects for cooperation and establishing effective partnerships in fields of sustainable development, focusing on training personnel and capacity building to implement projects with positive long-term impact. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Information, Dr. Hamza Mustafa, visited Saudi Arabia to enhance media cooperation and increase coordination between the two countries. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A Syrian delegation discussed enhancing local cooperation with Turkey at the “UCLG-MEWA” conference. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Residents of Douma in Damascus Countryside launched the initiative “We Are All Gaza from Douma 2.” - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syrian Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri met with members of the Syrian community in Jeddah during his official visit to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to strengthening ties with Syrian communities worldwide. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The steps for registering in the 2025–2026 transfer and equivalent admission process were detailed, with a YouTube link provided for viewing. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced the launch of the official registration link for the transfer and equivalent admission process from non-Syrian universities to Syrian private universities, with the application deadline on 9-10-2025. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 The General Administration for Internal Trade and Consumer Protection invited citizens to follow the latest decisions on market regulation and consumer rights protection through its official page. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education affirmed that the admission process for older school certificates in Syrian universities will not affect the seats allocated to new students in 2025, as a separate quota has been designated to ensure fairness and equal opportunity. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Arab Cultural Center in Al-Atareb hosted a meeting between parliamentary candidates and electoral body members, where candidates presented and discussed their platforms as part of democratic preparations for the next People’s Assembly election on October 5, 2025. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Members of the subcommittee and electoral body in Jabal Samaan, Aleppo, listened to the candidates’ electoral programs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced that the open education admission competition will be issued after the conclusion of the general admission competition, aiming for clear and organized procedures for all interested students. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Nawar Najmeh stated that the election voting process will be observed by local, Arab, and international media, with vote counting to begin immediately after voting ends and gradual announcement of results across all Syrian regions. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Nawar Najmeh confirmed that all polling stations across regions have been equipped with all necessary means for the polling process. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The spokesperson for the Supreme Committee of the Syrian People’s Assembly election, Nawar Najmeh, announced the end of election campaigns today, and tomorrow is to be an election silence day. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Syrian Virtual University launched its new strategic vision to strengthen digital education, artificial intelligence, and academic partnerships, as well as specialized training programs to meet Syria’s reconstruction needs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 41,255 students applied to the university admission selections within two days. The Ministry of Higher Education provided instructions regarding admission mechanisms for various student cases and regulatory requirements. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced the official link for registering in the parallel transfer and equivalent admission selection from non-Syrian universities to Syrian private universities for the 2025–2026 academic year. Registration continues until October 9, 2025. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Parliamentary candidates presented their electoral programs to the sub-committee and the electoral body in Hama. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The National Center for Curriculum Development launched the interactive digital edition of school books, enabling students inside and outside Syria to learn independently. This marks an initial step towards digital transformation in education and strengthening students’ digital skills. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health issued a directive to its directorates to receive citizens’ complaints every Wednesday without prior appointment, and called for a weekly meeting with staff to improve performance and ensure transparency in health service delivery. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dr. Abdul Hamid Al-Khaled confirmed that the admissions for older certificates will not affect the seats for 2025, as each certificate group has a designated separate quota within the admission plan, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dr. Mohammad Sweid clarified that the open education admission process will be announced after the completion of the general university admission process, stressing the ministry’s keenness for process clarity and a non-overlapping schedule. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Officials welcomed students to Aleppo University, highlighting it as a beacon of knowledge and historical authenticity. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dr. Mohammad Sweid clarified that registration for government university admissions is only allowed for students who have not previously been admitted in any way between 2011 and 2024, with specific rules for those with previous registrations. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The steps for registering in the 2025–2026 transfer and equivalent admission process have been announced. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health issued a circular to its directorates to designate Wednesdays for receiving citizens’ complaints and addressing them without the need for prior appointments, excluding emergencies. Another circular organizes weekly meetings with employees to discuss work mechanisms and improve performance. Both circulars will be implemented from the first week of October. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A new batch of students graduated from the Technological Institute. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Doctors from Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation participated in the first Emergency Medicine Conference at Damascus University, sharing expertise through workshops and lectures aimed at enhancing Syrian emergency doctors’ skills and updating protocols for trauma and critical cases. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The annual Syrian pharmaceutical industries conference was held in Aleppo with participation from over 60 Syrian companies, focusing on supporting quality pharmaceutical manufacturing, encouraging investment, opening new markets, and integrating company feedback into future health ministry plans. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Doctors from Hamad Medical Corporation enriched the first Emergency Medicine Conference in Damascus with their medical expertise and scientific presentations. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Palestinian artists in Deir al-Balah painted a mural expressing solidarity with participants in the International Freedom Flotilla detained by Israeli forces while attempting to break the Gaza blockade. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment met with a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to discuss prospects for cooperation and building an effective partnership in areas such as capacity building and training, to support sustainable development and achieve joint strategic goals. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Specialized surgeries to correct spinal deformities were performed in the presence of the Minister of Health. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 Specialized surgeries to correct spinal deformities were performed in the presence of the Minister of Health. - [Source]
  • 🎓 In Homs, a closing ceremony for the summer course and honoring of students who memorized the Quran was held as part of the “Integrated Quranic Environment” project, attended by religious and educational figures, stressing the importance of raising a Quran-centric generation that embodies values in their behavior. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The first scientific conference of the Syrian Emergency Medicine Initiative was launched at the auditorium of Damascus University. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A meeting was held with the Ministers of Emergency, Disaster Management, Local Administration, Environment, and Agriculture to enhance disaster response efficiency and inter-agency cooperation, with an agreement to hold a workshop to develop effective mechanisms for early detection and mitigation of disasters. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Members of the electoral body and the sub-committee in Hama continued for a second day to listen to the parliamentary candidates’ electoral programs. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A coordination meeting was held in Damascus in preparation for the final phase of the Major Quranic Competition to discuss execution mechanisms, distribution of contestants, and administrative and technical organization to ensure the high quality of the event. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Directorate of Religious Endowments in Homs organized a religious and cultural exhibition as part of the “In the Prophet’s Footsteps” campaign launched by the Ministry of Religious Endowments to promote prophetic values and religious awareness. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Syrian Dialogue Center organized a seminar at the Cultural Center in Idlib about national identity and consensus issues, with the participation of the Presidential Media Advisor Ahmad Mowafaq Zidan, and in cooperation with the Idlib Directorate of Culture. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Directorate of Religious Endowments in Daraa held a scholarly session for reading the ‘Arba’in Nawawiyya’ at Imam Nawawi Mosque in Nawa city as part of a program aimed at enhancing the study of hadith and Quranic sciences. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The cultural center in Idlib held a dialogue seminar discussing issues of national identity and consensus. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Arab Labor Sports Union Board of Directors convened in Cairo with Syrian participation. Fawaz Al-Ahmad, head of Syria’s General Federation of Trade Unions, highlighted workers’ and labor sports achievements, called for support of labor clubs, and emphasized strong Syria-Egypt relations. He also condemned Israeli aggression against Palestine and the occupied Syrian Golan, inviting the union to upcoming events in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎭 SANA news summary for October 3, 2025. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Culture highlighted its key activities and stations during September 2025. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Firefighting and civil defense teams contained a forest fire near Saladin Castle in Latakia countryside without damage to the historical site, with the affected area estimated at about 1.5 dunams. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A theatrical performance titled “Memory of Detention” in Idlib depicted the suffering of detainees in the prisons of the former regime. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Syrian Minister of Education honored student Mazen Fendi for winning third place globally in the Under-12 World Chess Championship held in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the ministry’s support for talent and special training plans for future achievements. - [Source]
  • 🎭 An event in Old Tartous celebrated the creativity of children and the talents of young people. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Sports and Youth began an official visit to Turkey to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]


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