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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-12

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-12

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  • 🚨 Hama police arrested a group involved in cyber extortion of an employer by threatening to publish his family’s personal photos. - [Source]
  • 🤝 A humanitarian aid convoy of 12 trucks entered Sweida, with a broad aid campaign and a security meeting for Sweida and Daraa tribes attended by security leaders to enhance stability. A national solidarity event was also held with the participation of the Emergency and Disaster Management Minister. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🚨 The anti-narcotics branch in Latakia arrested two individuals possessing 150,000 Captagon pills intended for distribution; the suspects were referred to the judiciary. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💰 Adra industrial city has revived industrial activity, with new facilities operating after previous challenges, stimulating development and restarting production. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💰 The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria announced that good news for depositors will be revealed soon, and outlined Syria’s open economic approach focused on combating corruption and attracting investments. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💰 Syria participated in the 12th regular meeting of OAPEC in Kuwait to bolster its presence at Arab and international forums. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Syrian Ministry of Economy required producers and importers to clearly label the final price on products until the end of 2025, aiming to regulate markets, reduce fraud, and enhance transparency in trade. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the commercial negotiation committee for the Preferential Trade System of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Ankara after a 14-year absence, emphasizing the importance of trade cooperation and experience exchange among member states. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor launched a national program to strengthen social protection and combat poverty, targeting the most vulnerable groups and linking with support, employment, and health within a comprehensive strategy. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to Qatar’s leadership and people following the death of Qatari diplomats in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh, offering sincere sympathies to the victims’ families. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment discussed with Saudi and Qatari counterparts the enhancement of cooperation in local administration, learning from Gulf experiences in legislation, services, and capacity building during the Third Qatar Real Estate Forum, including Syria’s official participation and delegation activities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the 63rd session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) meetings in Kampala, headed by the Minister of Justice, to discuss the exchange of expertise in international law. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Egyptian presidency announced an international summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday with participation from over 20 countries aiming to end the war in Gaza. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Homs province launched a campaign to repair and improve electricity services, conducting maintenance and taking staff feedback to enhance service quality for subscribers. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Damascus International Airport released its operational statistics for September 2025, including data on air traffic, flight volume, and services provided. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Energy expanded cooperation with the UAE and Algeria in the energy sector through official meetings discussing renewable energy projects, gas supply, and expertise exchange to support infrastructure. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Tourism headed a meeting to discuss developing tourist routes and overcoming obstacles, focusing on improving infrastructure and tourism promotion in preparation for the 2026 season, with participation from all concerned entities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Interior recorded over 5 million travel bans and issued over 450,000 passports recently, alongside efforts to reduce smuggling crimes and open new complaint centers. - [Source]
  • 💼 Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with the Algerian ambassador in Damascus to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy and opening new technical investment opportunities between Syria and Algeria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Syrian Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with a Saudi company, held a video workshop discussing the modernization of the truck weight monitoring system to build a modern electronic system, protect the national road network, and enhance traffic safety. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement regarding unspecified political developments. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A cleaning campaign for main roads in Zamalka, Rural Damascus, was organized with wide participation from residents to support local work and improve services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The director of Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority met with representatives of civil aviation companies at Damascus and Aleppo airports to discuss developments in infrastructure, improving services, streamlining operations, and regulating legal and financial relations. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Work resumed on the expansion project of the Faculty of Science at Damascus University after a 7-month halt, contributing to higher education infrastructure development. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor completed the rehabilitation of two centers in Bab Musalla for receiving beggars as part of efforts to address begging. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 Tension and protests occurred among residents of Al-Qadam neighborhood in Damascus regarding property and land ownership, with questions arising about the events. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Syria and Jordan discussed strengthening scientific cooperation and facilitating student exchange, focusing on scholarships, degree equivalency, increasing student admission opportunities, and expanding research partnerships between universities. The Syrian Minister of Higher Education paid an official visit to Jordan to follow up on this cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Ministry of Health launched a national campaign for routine vaccinations for children up to 5 years old across all provinces, with UNICEF support, targeting unregistered children and enhancing disease prevention, including broad activities in several regions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education launched a campaign to enhance education, including school rehabilitation in Aleppo, manufacturing desks with vocational education, activating parent councils, initiating interactive textbooks, announcing arts college admission results, and extending university application periods. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with Shifa Medical Association in Germany, launched a pediatric surgical campaign from October 12-17 in Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib, with German surgeons providing specialized medical and surgical services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 Syria participated in the World Health Summit in Berlin, where the Ministry of Health delegation discussed the recovery of the health system, priorities, and development plans in cooperation with international partners. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education approved a new list of 32 non-Syrian educational institutions and issued decisions on university fees, transfers, and the opening or suspension of departments and colleges, with facilitations for returning students for the 2025-2026 academic year. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 💻 The Minister of Tourism affirmed that digitalizing transportation is key to supporting tourism and facilitating visitor movement, highlighting technology’s role in improving tourism services. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎤 The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections issued decisions to form objection committees and membership restoration lists for electoral bodies in Tel Abyad and Ras al-Ain. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 Interior Minister Anas Khattab conducted a visit to the Police Hospital in Harasta to review healthcare services and stressed the importance of supporting medical staff and improving the work environment to ensure quality care and enhance institutional performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education continued manufacturing school desks across provinces with vocational students’ participation to improve the learning environment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Emergency and FAO held a workshop in Damascus to mitigate drought effects and establish a joint action plan, discussing coordination to address environmental and economic impacts of drought. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Lattakia education director Walid Kabouleh conducted an inspection tour of several schools to monitor the educational process and ensure a safe environment for students. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💻 The Minister of Communications held a consultative meeting with leading women in the tech sector to discuss women’s empowerment in digital development and entrepreneurship, launching a national working group for this purpose. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 A campaign was launched in Homs to strengthen routine vaccination and track dropouts, aiming to increase coverage and ensure children’s health. - [Source]
  • 🎤 SANA news summary for 12-10-2025 covered key political, economic, and social events in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Teachers Syndicate in Aleppo organized a protest in front of the Directorate of Education demanding faster appointment of teachers in the northern countryside, reinstatement of dismissed teachers, and granting them their financial entitlements and official identifiers within the Ministry of Education. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment held a meeting with the Qatari company Al Manaai to discuss cooperation in digital transformation projects related to real estate, municipalities, and transport, aiming to modernize government services. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The foundation stone was laid for the ‘Bayt al-Salam’ educational complex in Harasta, Rural Damascus, attended by officials and representatives of Islamic associations; it includes a school, mosque, dormitory, and activity halls for 740 students and 40 teachers. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Antiquities Directorate and JICA discussed urban planning development for old Damascus and Aleppo, with the Japanese agency ready to provide technical support for preserving Syria’s historic cities. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Agriculture intensified its activities in September 2025 through workshops, field visits, a new agricultural strategy, and meetings with international delegations, issuing a comprehensive report on these efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Awqaf continued building and renovating mosques and promoting religious and community activities in Idlib, Aleppo, and other provinces to support moderate religious discourse and community service. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🔧 Damascus Governorate denied the renaming of “Al-Marjeh Square” and affirmed that the historic identity of the capital is not subject to media manipulation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 A consultative meeting was held in Busra al-Sham in Daraa countryside to develop the Culture and Youth Office of the Governorate Council. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management held a meeting to strengthen the national disaster management system and improve early warning and response plans, including addressing drought and climate change. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The results of the 2025 Grand Quranic Competition were released with high organizational standards, with the Ministry of Awqaf congratulating winners and encouraging fair competition. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The “Fada” Association in Tartous organized an art exhibition titled “Tartous: The City of Hope”, highlighting the city’s rich heritage and cultural identity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Information offered condolences over the death of journalist Nizar Dabbous, a notable figure in Syrian media. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Winners were honored at the Al Maghout Theatrical Festival in Salamiyah, with active participation from local theater groups and talents. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The first phase of the ‘Afrin Deserves It’ campaign was launched to plant 20,000 trees in Midanki forest, aiming to revive green spaces in the area. - [Source]
  • 🎥 The terms for the ‘Syria is Paradise’ contest were announced to support tourism and community participation in promotional activities, with details and videos available on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]


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