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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-16

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-11-16

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  • 🚨 Syria handed over 17 Lebanese nationals to Lebanese authorities after their illegal entry into Syrian territorial waters via three fishing boats; the handover was conducted at the Arida border crossing after healthcare provision and coordination with Lebanese General Security. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The national committee investigating the Sweida events presented its results in a press conference, affirming its neutrality and commitment to justice. The committee’s role ended by referring suspects to the independent Syrian judiciary and making legal recommendations to prevent future violations. - [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], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23]
  • 💰 The Minister of Agriculture discussed with the Syrian-Russian Joint Committee delegation the development of agricultural cooperation, updates to agreements, and reviewed the state and prospects of the agricultural sector and exchange of expertise. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Energy and UNICEF strengthened cooperation to achieve sustainable development in the water sector, focusing on rehabilitating vital projects and supporting the most affected areas. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Israeli occupation forces entered Saida Al-Jolan village in Quneitra countryside briefly then withdrew; ongoing attacks violate international law and agreements. - [Source]
  • 🚨 A gas cylinder exploded in Al-Wuroud district of Damascus, injuring four people with minor wounds who were taken to Al-Mouwasat University Hospital. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 A field visit was conducted to endowment lands in Al-Quniya, Daraa to discuss a fair lease agreement that maximizes the use of endowment resources. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Homs refinery continues operations until the completion of the new Furqlus refinery. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The government irrigation project in the fifth sector of Deir ez-Zor resumed operations after maintenance, supporting irrigation and local farmers. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Foreign Minister Asad Hassan Al-Shibani will head to China tomorrow for his first official visit to hold talks with Chinese officials. - [Source]
  • 🤝 A discussion session in Damascus addressed the integration of families leaving Al-Hol camp, where participants discussed challenges, opportunities, the need for a national reintegration plan, accelerating family exits, and enhancing support and coordination with relevant organizations. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Damascus International Airport continues to witness daily passenger traffic with ongoing facilitation of services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Restoration works on the vital Rastan Bridge in Homs continue. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Maintenance of central roads in Tartous continues to improve road safety and traffic flow. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Justice held a series of meetings with Arab counterparts to enhance judicial cooperation and Syria’s return to its Arab environment, stressing Syria’s keenness to strengthen relations with all Arab states. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🌍 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of Syria’s territorial integrity, refugee return, rejecting any threat to unity, supporting stability, and cooperation with the Syrian government. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria and Belgium discussed ways to enhance cooperation in transport and logistics, emphasizing the importance of facilitating the movement of travelers and goods and making Syria a regional logistics hub. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Tallada Water Station in rural Aleppo was opened to provide clean water for residents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The authorities inaugurated the Daret Azzeh water station in Aleppo after rehabilitation and installation of a solar power system to improve water services for over 25,000 beneficiaries. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The General Water Company in Deir ez-Zor announced tenders for rehabilitating the main and secondary pipelines in the governorate. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Aleppo conducted field training for gas sellers on safety procedures and firefighting. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor met with the French presidential adviser, the ambassador, and officials to discuss Syrian-French relations, support for women, vocational training programs, and the national employment strategy. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Information discussed with the new Jordanian ambassador ways to boost media cooperation, coordinate media events, exchange expertise, and training, highlighting the role of media in facing regional challenges. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Emergencies stressed its vital role in Syria’s recovery during the ‘Day of Dialogue with Civil Society’, presenting disaster risk reduction and mine clearance plans and emphasizing partnership with civil society. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Rural Damascus Transport Directorate saw improvements in vehicle services, expanded procedures, infrastructure upgrades, building renovations, upgraded work environment, issuance of new plates, and the opening of new technical inspection centers. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria and Qatar discussed enhancing cooperation in anti-corruption efforts, developing oversight mechanisms, and emphasized exchanging expertise and learning from the Qatari experience. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Social Affairs Minister Hind Qabawat inaugurated a new juvenile center in Tartous and launched the “Tanmo” project, visited the institute for the deaf and mute, met with civil society to discuss strengthening social work and NGO support, inspected juvenile care center services, and joined discussions on challenges with civil society organizations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 A Ministry of Transport delegation visited the Idlib Directorate to assess needs and support operations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health discussed with the chargé d’affaires of the Indian embassy ways to strengthen health cooperation, develop pharmaceutical industries and training programs, and agreed to send Syrian doctors to India, with India also providing cancer medications and expertise programs. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 A training course was held in Busra al-Sham, Daraa, on child protection and risk response. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment asked governors to study local internal transport fares and hold urgent meetings to ensure compliance with updated fares after fuel price reductions, considering operating costs and routes. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 Pharmacists in Maaret al-Numan, Idlib held a coordination meeting to improve pharmaceutical work and medical services, drug factories inspections continued in Bab al-Hawa, and slaughterhouse renovations were completed in Maaret al-Numan to enhance meat safety. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education clarified the university admission and vacancy filling process for the 2025–2026 academic year, advising students to register as many preferences as possible and explaining the selection systems. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education introduced a modern and secure design for Syrian general diplomas starting from 2025, including technical features like watermarks and QR codes for authenticity and easier certification. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Ministers of Interior and Health discussed enhancing cooperation to develop rehabilitation services for drug addicts, expand reintegration programs, and support public health. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Results for general and parallel admissions to Dummar Center for Tourism and Hotel Training diplomas for the 2025-2026 academic year have been released. The ministry invited students to complete paperwork and published accepted names on the official channel. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 A Civil Society Dialogue Day was held as a platform to exchange views and experiences, discussing youth empowerment, sustainable recovery, and transitional justice. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health discussed with a delegation from the Arab Federation for Physical Therapy developing the profession, establishing regulatory standards, creating new centers, and training staff. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health supervised the follow-up of routine vaccination services and enhanced coordination between health directorates in Quneitra. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Attorney General visited Deir ez-Zor Courthouse to evaluate judicial and administrative performance, provide guidance for service improvement, and expedite case resolution. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Syrian American Medical Society organized the first specialized training for intensive care doctors in Syria using portable echo technologies to enhance rapid diagnosis skills and critical case handling. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor delivered opening remarks at the “Syrian Civil Society Dialogue Day” conference. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Free medical campaigns to combat cataracts and prevent blindness were carried out at the Eye Surgery Hospital in Homs. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Damascus Transport Directorate continued to develop services and improve the work environment for citizens. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Heads of administrative development departments in Aleppo took the intermediate Excel exam as part of the administrative staff development plan. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The rehabilitation project for Tishreen Olympic Pool in Damascus’ Tishreen Sports City aims for a complete renovation of the facility. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Syrian Honey Festival launched a campaign to restore its position in the Arab market. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Culture inspected the security system of the National Museum and followed up on the investigation into the theft incident. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 The clans of Al-Sanamayn in rural Daraa have overcome disputes and begun a new phase of cooperation and stability. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Damascus witnessed media tours highlighting the city’s daily activities, vibrancy, and various developments. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Awqaf organized the first Loyalty Festival in Daraa to commemorate the province’s martyred doctors. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Directorate of Quranic Affairs honored the winners of the major Quranic competition, with the Minister of Awqaf awarding fifty winners from various provinces at the Damascus Opera House, and honorees in Aleppo as well. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 A running campaign was held from Al-Jalaa Sports City to Omayyad Square in Damascus as part of breast cancer awareness and early detection activities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The Water Resources Directorate in Raqqa Governorate started cleaning irrigation drains in several areas to improve water flow and support local agriculture. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia completed cleaning and maintenance in several areas to improve the water situation and ensure its sustainability in the governorate. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 Public opinions were reviewed regarding whether begging is a profession or a necessity. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 A nighttime tour was conducted in the streets of Hama city. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The cultural bus arrived in Al-Mayadin, offering various activities for children to enhance knowledge outside traditional centers. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Sports and Youth received his Russian counterpart to discuss sports cooperation, infrastructure development, and joint projects. - [Source]
  • 🎭 An art project integrates the traditional craft of Damascus glass smelting with modern methods, showcasing how contemporary techniques reflect the spirit of Syrian heritage in this industry. - [Source 1], [Source 2]


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