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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-02

Published:  at  11:00 PM

Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-02

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  • 🤝 The ‘Kaswat Testahel’ campaign in Syria concluded its activities with donations exceeding $2.091 million to support needy families across all provinces during the winter. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
  • 🤝 The Assistant Minister of Energy discussed with the Danish Refugee Council delegation ways to enhance cooperation in water projects for water security. Both sides agreed to draft a memorandum of understanding and support damaged stations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting, attended by the minister and Aleppo Governor’s advisor, to discuss agricultural investment opportunities in Aleppo and other provinces, aiming to prepare a comprehensive investment map aligned with local resources. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A ship carrying about 23,500 tons of Ukrainian wheat arrived at Latakia port to strengthen Syria’s strategic reserve and meet the country’s needs. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani met Bahraini, Emirati, Lebanese, and French officials in Manama to discuss bilateral cooperation during the 2025 Manama Dialogue Forum and participated in a session on managing political transitions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16]
  • 🤝 The Stabilization Support Unit held a meeting between returnees from al-Hol camp and humanitarian organizations to discuss assistance and social integration. - [Source]
  • 💼 Investors at the ‘Rebuilding Syria 2025’ exhibition confirmed that Syria is heading for a promising investment boom, with companies from various countries preparing to enter the construction, energy, and services sectors. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Returnees to Salma villages in rural Latakia are facing major difficulties preparing for winter due to widespread destruction in the village. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The General Water Administration showcased its vital projects and water sector developments at the Syria Reconstruction Expo. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 Maintenance work began on the Saraqib-Ariha road to facilitate traffic and ensure the safety of residents. - [Source]
  • 🎤 In his speech at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2025, Shaybani affirmed that Syria is a diverse country seeking to promote civil peace and justice, welcomes cooperation, and mentioned over 250,000 missing due to previous regime practices, stressing law as the basis for justice and national unity. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 💼 Promising investment opportunities in Idlib have been announced, including smart city projects, twin towers, and agricultural, industrial, and tourism initiatives to develop infrastructure with broad local and Arab participation under an integrated development plan. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The ‘Train of Joy’ project launched a community initiative to support orphaned youth getting married in Hama. - [Source]
  • 💼 The General Organization for Food Industries announced an internal closed-envelope tender as per the attached notice. - [Source]
  • 🔧 One month’s due salary has been paid to employees in 29 departments in Sweida as of today, with remaining salaries to be processed according to official procedures. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A scout training camp was held for volunteer teams in Latakia to enhance emergency response capabilities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏢 Syrian Telecom announced a change in Hama governorate’s area code to 013 instead of 033, effective tomorrow morning, as part of a plan to unify telecommunication services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Masharah town in Quneitra continues reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure despite the damage. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Technical teams at Al-Zara station are conducting preventive maintenance and restoring maximum load for the second steam unit to stabilize electricity supply and improve production efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Assistant Minister of Transport met with the Director of Transport in Idlib to follow up on services and workflow after the full resumption of work at the directorate. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The General Construction Company continues rapid execution of Tartous University project, improving university buildings’ quality. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A Syrian Ministry of Interior delegation took part in the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) conference in Istanbul with delegates from 85 countries to discuss prison system reforms and exchange expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministers of Administrative Development and Local Administration held a meeting to discuss restructuring the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment, and also met with the Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority to study administrative restructuring to support governmental development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Justice Palace and courts in Tartous processed around thirty thousand cases since judicial work resumed, reflecting an acceleration in case resolution and recovery of the judicial system. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice conducted a written exam to select lawyers for appointment as judges, marking the start of new judge selection tests in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Post Corporation started offering tax and fee payment services in Damascus in cooperation with the Tax Authority, with plans for expansion to other provinces soon. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Administrative Development Directorate continues to implement training programs to empower government staff, achieve digital transformation, and accelerate procedures towards a smart and sustainable work environment. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Minister of Health discussed with the Libyan ambassador in Damascus ways to enhance health cooperation, focusing on hospital rehabilitation, staff training, expanding pharmaceutical investments, meeting Libya’s pharmaceutical needs from Syria, and exchanging medical expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Primary Health Care Conference began in Latakia. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 The Central Financial Control Authority announced the names of those accepted for the written exam for Assistant Inspector positions in various provinces and specified the exam details and date. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Communications issued a report on its October initiatives to promote digital transformation and explained new upcoming electronic projects and services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education discussed ways to improve educational performance and quality by enhancing administration, teaching methods, employing technology, and training programs in line with its strategic plan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced the start of applications for the placement of preparatory year students in Syrian public universities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education approved a new list of 14 non-Syrian educational institutions recognized in Syria to expand study abroad options. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Ubada Koujan met with newly appointed media directorate heads in Damascus and its countryside to evaluate performance and provide guidance for improving media work quality. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Hassieh Industrial City has seen extensive facilitation to support production and attract investors as part of government efforts to boost the industrial sector. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Institute for Teacher Preparation in Daraa graduated 260 students in a ceremony highlighting the importance of the education sector in the region. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education announced the preparation of transfer and bridging admissions procedures between public and private Syrian universities, ensuring transparency, fairness, and quality, with implementation instructions to be announced later. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The admissions process for transfer and equivalent conversion to private Syrian universities concluded with high participation from students worldwide. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Faculty of Dentistry at Idlib University provided free health care to citizens and helped meet the region’s health needs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The admissions committees in student affairs and IT directorates continue intensive work to prepare university admission results for the 2025-2026 academic year as soon as possible. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Higher Education Council held its third meeting, chaired by Minister Marwan Halabi, to discuss developing the higher education system and supporting research and innovation. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A training workshop was organized in Hama for lawyers on documenting serious violations during the previous regime and opening new legal cases. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Health Directorate in Idlib launched a vaccination campaign for children against measles and rubella and to bolster routine immunization in cooperation with UN and local organizations. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A Ministry of Agriculture delegation conducted a field tour to assess damage from a tornado that hit Tyro village in Banias countryside and reviewed farmers’ losses to support those affected under the relevant compensation systems. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Maintenance and rehabilitation works of the sports hall in Tartous have started as part of a sports facility development plan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Youth Affairs Directorate launched the “Leader” volunteer program to develop a generation of young leaders and promote volunteering and community responsibility among Syrian youth. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management received the President of the Syrian American Council. They discussed enhancing cooperation in environmental initiatives, reforestation, forest rehabilitation, volunteer work, and the role of Syrian diaspora talents in supporting national recovery and humanitarian development initiatives in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A project was launched to rehabilitate and beautify the Thawra Street corridor up to the Faihaa Bridge in Damascus, aiming to improve the urban appearance and facilitate traffic flow. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Educational Circles Directorate of the Ministry of Awqaf held a coordination meeting in Homs to develop Quranic and educational work and strengthen cooperation among staff. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Awqaf Directorate in Homs organized a training course entitled “Introduction to Sharia Policy” to enhance the awareness of imams and students and to instill a balanced religious discourse. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Awqaf spokesperson reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to building, unity of word, and faith values in Syrian society. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Awqaf emphasized the status of scholars, the need for prior coordination of religious activities, and its commitment to mercy and national unity in the new Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The National Translation Symposium was held in Damascus titled “Translation in Modern Technologies” to discuss the role of technology in translation with an exhibition of translated books. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Homs Water Resources Directorate continued cleaning waterways and maintaining dams in preparation for the rainy season as part of the Ministry of Energy’s plan. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The University of Aleppo and the Awqaf directorates of Aleppo and Idlib honored 90 finalists of the major Quranic competition in recognition of their memorization and efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎭 Syria is participating in the 27th edition of the Mediterranean Exchange of Archaeological Tourism (BMTA) in Naples, where the Syrian pavilion showcases the country’s cultural richness and reconstruction of archaeological sites. - [Source]
  • 🏆 An investment plan was set to rehabilitate and develop Tishreen Sports City in Damascus to upgrade sports services and enhance youth activities. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The first “Kalima” cultural festival concluded in Salamiyah city, with wide participation from writers and intellectuals. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Poets from the Burda International Festival visited Aleppo Citadel and Aleppo University as part of activities highlighting the city’s significance in art and civilization. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Sports and Youth invited those interested in culture and arts to participate in the ‘Syrian Cultural Inspirations Festival’ to promote identity and creativity, supported by Japan and in cooperation with the Ministries of Culture and Youth and UNDP. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🌍 Baqeen water retains its purity despite facing challenges. - [Source]


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