Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-10

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🏛️ President Ahmad al-Shara visited the White House and met President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues. He also met with the Syrian community in Washington and stressed their role in reconstruction and representing Syria. Sources described the visit as a historic milestone in Syrian-American relations. - [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]
⚔️ Israeli occupation forces advanced with seven heavy vehicles in southern Quneitra countryside, erecting an earthen barrier west of al-Hanout village, in breach of the 1974 disengagement agreement and UN resolutions. - [Source]
🚨 Security forces raided ISIS hideouts in several provinces, conducting 61 raids and making 71 arrests, seizing explosives and weapons as part of a security campaign with general intelligence to neutralize the group’s threat. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🚨 The Internal Security Forces in Tartous graduated a new class from the training course, attended by the Interior Minister and senior officers. The ceremony featured military displays and stressed the importance of qualification, discipline, and coexistence, as part of efforts to equip units with qualified personnel. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
🤝 The Jordanian Hikma company donated an emergency shipment of medicines to the Syrian people worth $1.1 million as part of an aid convoy launched by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization. - [Source]
💰 The Central Bank of Syria released a report on the Syrian Pound exchange rate against foreign currencies according to the official bulletin. - [Source]
🎤 The Ministry of Defense opened the possibility for volunteer NCOs who defected from the former regime’s army to return. - [Source]
🏢 Damascus International Airport recorded an increase in flights and passenger numbers in October 2025, with active operations for arrivals and departures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🚨 A delegation from the Ministry of Interior participated in the INTERPA police academies conference in Turkey on combating cybercrime, showcasing latest methods and international cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 The U.S. government announced a new policy to support stability in Syria, suspending the Caesar Act and partially lifting sanctions to allow the transfer of U.S.-origin civilian goods, supporting reconstruction. The Syrian Ministry of Education welcomed the decision, noting its impact on economic recovery and education, and began studying ways to benefit from new opportunities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]

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💼 The Syrian Minister of Tourism held talks in Riyadh with the Saudi Minister of Investment about tourism investment opportunities and reactivating stalled projects in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💼 IREX 2025 Real Estate and Construction Forum will launch tomorrow in Damascus with the participation of over 1,200 figures from the real estate sector locally and internationally. - [Source]
🌍 The Arab Transport Ministers Council met in Cairo with Syrian participation, adopting Syrian proposals for infrastructure development and strengthening cybersecurity in civil aviation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏢 The Ministry of Energy restarted the first and second Taim power generation units in Deir ez-Zor after fifteen years, improving power stability in the eastern region. The minister thanked workers and affirmed continued rehabilitation of infrastructure, with electricity returning to the city after a long outage. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
💼 Amaryllis Biscuit Company has highlighted Syrian industry’s presence in external markets such as the Gulf, Iraq, and Lebanon, with support from the Ministry of Economy and Industry. - [Source]
🤝 Minister of Education Mohammad Turko received Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor, who donated 100,000 school desks to Syrian schools. They signed a globally adopted design, emphasizing the importance of education in community building. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🏢 Omran General Company in Aleppo organized a training course to enhance safety and occupational health standards at the Arab Cement Plant as part of efforts to develop technical capacities and the work environment. - [Source]
🎓 The city of Idlib saw the rehabilitation of 320 schools as part of an educational sector support program. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Ministry of Agriculture enhanced local production and sustainable development in October via field visits, workshops, infrastructure development, and cooperation with international delegations and organizations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 Syria participated in the Amman Health Financing Forum, represented by Deputy Health Minister Hussein Al-Khatib, who highlighted the significance of participation and developing Arab health cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 Minister of Health Musab Al-Ali discussed with the head of the International Organization for Migration mission ways to employ Syrian medical professionals abroad and their return, stressing the organization’s support for medical staff repatriation and hospital rehabilitation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced postgraduate scholarships provided by COMSATS University, Pakistan, for 2026 in various fields, with full tuition fee exemption. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🏥 A comprehensive vision campaign was launched in Aleppo to conduct cataract and treatable blindness surgeries starting November 21, 2025, in cooperation between the Ministry of Health and international organizations, aiming to improve health in northern Syria as part of efforts to address cataract cases. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 A workshop was held with local and international entities to discuss guidelines for the national report on people with disabilities and enhance their rights according to international standards. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Central Authority for Financial Control will soon release a documentary series highlighting real corruption cases and efforts to protect public funds. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 A national campaign in Syria addressed begging and discussed its humanitarian and social aspects, as the Ministry of Interior launched a campaign titled ‘Begging… Need or Profession?’ with awareness materials shared. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 SANA Agency presented its news brief for 10-11-2025. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💻 The Ministries of Communications and Health agreed to build an integrated digital infrastructure for health facilities, including a unified electronic health record and linking facilities to enhance health services and combat corruption. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 A new complaints office was opened in Latakia to enhance communication with citizens and improve service quality. - [Source]
🌍 Syria participated in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 1447H in Jeddah with the Minister of Religious Endowments and many representatives of Islamic countries. Events included sessions on improving Hajj services and meetings to enhance religious and intellectual cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🌍 The Syrian Minister of Information participated in the Hajj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah, praised the Kingdom’s achievements, and emphasized the media’s role in showcasing a positive image and promoting human interaction. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎭 The Syrian-French Council launched an honorary event in Paris on the occasion of the Syrian revolution’s victory. - [Source]
🎭 The Freij Arts and Design Festival in Qatar included participation from 21 countries, including Syria, with the Syrian Minister of Culture and several Syrian artists attending. Both Syrian and Qatari officials affirmed ongoing cultural cooperation and support for the Syrian plastic arts scene. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🎭 A press report covered the journey of the olive crop in Damascus countryside from fields to oil mills. - [Source]
🎭 The ‘Echo of Rust’ exhibition by artist Pedro Nadaf ended at Damascus National Museum, showcasing 37 artworks using metal materials from war zones, highlighting Syrians’ ability to turn destruction tools into creativity. - [Source]