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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-03

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-03

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  • 💰 The Syrian Engineers Union postponed implementing the increase in the cost per floor meter for one month to ease the financial burden on citizens and support construction activity. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The “Kiswa Deserves” campaign was launched to support and improve services for residents of Kiswa Governorate. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Syrian Minister of Energy participated in ADIPEC 2025, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, and discussed with ministers and global companies investment and cooperation prospects in oil, gas, and renewable energy, infrastructure development, and the latest technologies, as well as enhancing international partnerships with Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
  • 💰 The Minister of Agriculture discussed agricultural investment opportunities with Aleppo governor’s advisor and stressed the need to prepare an investment map for sustainable agricultural development. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Ministry of Energy announced a tender to purchase 7 million barrels of light crude oil to support local production and develop the energy sector. - [Source]
  • 💼 The General Establishment for Geology held a meeting with UCC Holding’s management to discuss investment opportunities in phosphate and iron, focusing on rehabilitating and expanding mining assets and processing raw materials into industrial products to support reconstruction and boost the economy. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani participated in the Manama Dialogue Conference. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Rehabilitation and beautification works have started at the entrance of Zamalka city in Rural Damascus to improve traffic and the general appearance. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Damascus International Airport terminals saw active movement and monitoring of workflow and passenger services. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Director General of the Public Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company clarified the new household electricity tariff in Syria, confirming the continued support for the first segment and no change in the industrial sector tariff, aiming to balance cost and service, encourage savings, and shift to smart meters. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💼 The Minister of Agriculture met with a delegation from the Al Manaseer Group to discuss investment opportunities and improving agricultural production using scientific approaches, with focus on fertilizers, feed supplements, and forming joint teams. - [Source]
  • 💰 The olive harvest season continues in Latakia, with fields producing large quantities that are sent to presses in the annual “Green Gold” celebration. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Deir Ezzor governorate launched its first government forum for the ‘Deir Ezzor 2040’ vision, with officials and partners coordinating future development plans and investment opportunities, recommending the experience be extended and highlighting service shortages. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing participated in the ‘Syria Reconstruction 2025’ exhibition to showcase its urban projects and present its activities through a visual report. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Electricity Transmission and Distribution Corporation in Aleppo completed the rehabilitation and extension of the 66 kV high-voltage line feeding Bab Al-Nairab substation after a 14-year halt, supporting electricity stability and improved service in eastern districts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Deir Ezzor resumed operation of the third sector government irrigation project after comprehensive maintenance, providing irrigation for about 11,000 hectares benefiting around 32,000 residents in eight villages. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the priority of Syria’s stability and territorial integrity for Turkey, called for enhanced security and regional cooperation, support for reconstruction, and criticized foreign interventions. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Vocational education is considered a support for the educational sector and a main pillar for the labor market in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Minister of Social Affairs Hind Qabawat thanked Al Habtoor Group and confirmed the national campaign against begging will continue. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a number of diplomats who had defected from the previous regime and signed a decision to reinstate them to the Foreign Ministry staff and resume their duties. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏥 A project is providing physical therapy services and awareness about war remnants in Idlib and Aleppo. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Renovation of the health center in Sourah al-Kubra village, rural Sweida, has been completed, with work starting on Sourah al-Sughra center, as part of efforts to rehabilitate health facilities and support residents’ return. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Energy replaced a transformer in Al-Husseiniyah, Damascus countryside, as part of a plan to improve the electrical grid and ensure service continuity. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Syrian transportation directorates continue registering new vehicles and transferring ownership with reduced fees across all provinces, under the new vehicle law aimed at simplifying procedures and organizing the vehicle market. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Deputy Minister of Transport Mohammad Rahhal conducted an inspection tour at Aleppo’s Transport Directorate to follow up on technical and administrative services, emphasizing service improvement, technological infrastructure enhancement, and performance efficiency. - [Source]
  • 💼 The industrial city of Sheikh Najjar in Aleppo is emerging as a main center for integrated production line manufacturing in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Administrative Development celebrated the graduation of 60 students from the new cohort of the Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management in government institutions and announced registration for the next cohort, as part of a program to develop human resources and improve government performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
  • 🎓 The Idlib Loyalty Fund restored and maintained several rural Idlib schools to improve the educational environment. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Authorities continued monitoring water quality in Tartous to ensure public safety, issuing regular reports on test results and preventive measures. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health launched a workshop for updating blood banks and digital transformation across Syria, including training programs and service standardization to enhance healthcare quality and digitalization. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 A pediatric heart catheterization campaign has started at the Damascus Cardiac Hospital under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and partner organizations to provide free surgeries for children with congenital heart defects, starting November 7, 2025. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Oral interviews were conducted for candidates in the educational supervision competition in Idlib to select qualified supervisory staff. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The nursing and midwifery school in Idlib has reopened after years of closure, fully equipped and located near the national hospital to facilitate practical training, as part of a plan to boost medical education and provide qualified cadres. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 SANA published a news brief for November 3, 2025. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Ministry of Health, in October, inaugurated centers and hospitals, launched medical and awareness campaigns, held conferences, and strengthened international cooperation as part of its health sector strategy. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Food Safety Department conducted awareness tours of factories in Hama to promote food safety culture and compliance with health standards. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Higher Education Minister Marwan Al-Halabi emphasized a plan to develop skills, link university education to the labor market, improve academic staff salaries, enhance education quality, and support scientific research. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice presented its key activities for October 2025 in an official report. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A meeting at the Ministry of Education discussed integrating students returning from abroad by updating data and assessing needs to facilitate their enrollment in the Syrian educational system. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education continued supervision competition interviews in Homs to strengthen personnel and develop the educational supervision system. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Higher Education signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Norwac organization to enhance scientific collaboration, develop teaching hospitals, and train staff. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Minister of Education Muhammad Abdul Rahman Turko discussed cooperation in education and culture with the new UNESCO Director-General Dr. Khaled Al-Anani at the 43rd General Conference in Uzbekistan. Al-Anani confirmed his support for Syria’s efforts in education and culture development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Al-Imam Al-Nawawi Institute in Idlib celebrated the graduation of its tenth cohort, ‘Victory and Liberation Class,’ of 310 students, attended by officials and a South African delegation, highlighting the role of Awqaf in supporting religious school students. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syria participated in the 27th Mediterranean Exchange of Archaeological Tourism in Italy with an official delegation, signing a twinning agreement between Palmyra and Paestum and taking part in events to promote Syria’s cultural and civilizational presence. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment published its monthly report on major meetings and initiatives in October to strengthen local governance and environmental services through new projects and collaborations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Al-Burda International Days festival celebrated Arabic poetry from the prophetic era, highlighting the importance of poetry as a spiritual and intellectual message. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Homs Directorate of Awqaf honored participants and finalists in the major Quran recitation competition at Al-Atassi Mosque, recognizing their efforts in Quran memorization and recitation, under the auspices of religious leaders. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the 26th Environment Committee meeting in Nouakchott, presenting plans to address climate change and drought, prioritizing environmental degradation reduction, and highlighting Syria’s return to the committee after years of absence. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 “Bye Bye Tiberias” was screened in Damascus as part of the Palestine Cinema Days 2025. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Damascus Environment Directorate celebrated the ‘National Environment Day’ with scientific events, exhibitions, and tree planting campaigns, with Tartous conducting similar activities to raise environmental awareness. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Homs Al-Fida won the Ministry of Sports and Youth men’s basketball Shield Championship by defeating Al-Wahda 58-55 in the final in Damascus. - [Source]


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