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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-02

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-02

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  • 🏛️ Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed cooperation opportunities with US company Chevron for oil and gas exploration on Syrian coasts, in a meeting attended by SPC representatives and international energy figures. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Syrian Ministry of Transport discussed with the Arab Union of Land Transport ways to reactivate the unified Arab transit document and update vehicle axle weights, aiming to enhance regional cooperation and facilitate trade and tourism between Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon, agreeing to strengthen Arab coordination in the sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The foundation stone was laid for the Deir ez-Zor gas power plant with a capacity of 1000 MW, attended by the Minister of Energy and UCC HOLDING, as a strategic project within a plan to construct four power stations in Syria to support reconstruction and stabilize the power grid. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Hama Water Authority and Heks Eber Organization launched a project to rehabilitate the pumping station in Karrakat village, North-Western Hama, to provide drinking water for over 5,000 returning citizens, and installed a solar energy system. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Agriculture Department in Salamiyah is following up on registering farmers for the interest-free loan launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, facilitating and processing applications in the area. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Agriculture discussed with a delegation from Expertise France cooperation in agriculture, rural project support, technical development, and future plans. They reviewed projects underway in northern Syria, considered expansion to other provinces, and agreed on a framework MoU for future cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The 15th session of ARABOSAI ended in Saudi Arabia with Syrian participation and nomination to the executive council, marking Syria’s return to Arab oversight work and exchange of financial and audit expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏢 Official visits improved the power grid in Hama by developing transformers and increasing capacity, and a new conversion center in Maarrat al-Numan was equipped to enhance network stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Minister received the US special envoy to Syria, discussing regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🤝 An awareness campaign on the dangers of war remnants was organized for school students and residents in Jabal al-Akrad, Latakia. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Ministry of Sports and Youth discussed with UNICEF ways to enhance cooperation in youth empowerment and preparations for the National Youth Conference, also exploring the potential for a strategic partnership to expand community engagement programs. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the United Arab Emirates’ government and people on the 54th National Day and emphasized Syria’s pride in the fraternal relations between both countries. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued an official statement on current issues with no additional details. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A campaign was launched to address begging in Damascus and its countryside, with social care centers continuing to receive unaccompanied children as the minister inspects their situation as part of official efforts to curb the phenomenon and protect children. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🤝 A government and international delegation visited Manbij to assess needs in health, education, water, and food, with the goal of supporting urgent projects for infrastructure and services improvement in cooperation with the UN and local authorities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health continues nutrition surveys to enhance food security and public health, and discusses with UNICEF ways to strengthen cooperation, accelerate SMART surveys, and develop community health and solar energy projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 The British government announced promising business and investment opportunities for companies in Syria following the easing of sanctions, clarified export mechanisms and compliance guidelines, and inaugurated the Syrian-British Business Council in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Syria International Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition began in Damascus with about 90 companies and delegations of businesspeople and investors. The event will last four days and include partnership agreements and experience exchange. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A workshop for Syrian ministries and government institutions on voluntary refugee return, organized by the UNHCR, concluded discussions on coordinating national efforts, integrating refugees, and developing a national framework, attended by ministries, local institutions, and international experts. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Deputy Minister of Energy inspected maintenance works of the fourth steam unit at Jandar power station in southern Homs countryside to improve operational efficiency and enhance electricity system stability. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The ‘Shuhada Shanan’ school in rural Idlib was reopened after renovation with support from the EU and Solidarités International, providing a safe educational environment for over 900 students as part of education and reconstruction support projects. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Sinjar area in Idlib has been supplied with new medical devices and equipment to improve the level of health services provided to residents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A new project was launched to enhance the sustainability of drinking water in Kafr Zita to support the area’s water infrastructure. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Rehabilitation works continue on the main water reservoir in Halfaya, northern Hama, to improve water supplies as part of a plan covering over 40 projects in Hama province to support the return of residents and enhance services. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Justice discussed with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology ways to enhance cooperation against cybercrime, accelerate provisional seizure systems, digital transformation, and e-government services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A survey of residents’ opinions regarding the water situation in Sahnaya was conducted to improve services and water quality as part of the Public Water Authority’s efforts. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Social Protection Committee, chaired by Minister of Social Affairs Hind Qabwat, held a meeting to discuss a national framework focusing on improving services for Syrian families, supporting incomes, alleviating poverty, and developing human capital. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Justice met with the chargé d’affaires of the Moroccan embassy in Syria to discuss judicial cooperation, advancing transitional justice, and exchanging expertise, with both sides affirming the reactivation of bilateral judicial agreements and benefiting from Moroccan experience in transitional justice. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Information discussed with the Yemeni chargé d’affaires in Damascus ways to enhance media cooperation, agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation between news agencies and establish a direct contact point, and addressed bilateral relations, political developments in Yemen, and support for the Syrian government. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Fuel distribution began for Aleppo schools and essential materials were secured to maintain the educational process during winter as part of the Ministry of Education’s plan to ensure continued attendance. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Health discussed with a Turkish delegation ways of cooperation in the health sector, especially operating and equipping hospitals, and joint projects to improve salaries and accommodate patients in Damascus hospitals. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The 110 emergency line was reactivated in Deir ez-Zor after a four-year halt as part of efforts to develop emergency and ambulance services, now capable of supporting over 350 emergency cases per month. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A training workshop was organized in Homs on preparing local development plans to enhance institutional capacities and develop communities. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Deputy Minister of Transport conducted an inspection tour at the Lattakia Goods Transport Organization to monitor truck movement and improve drivers’ services. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Syrian Engineers Syndicate and American company Rheem signed a memorandum of understanding to train Syrian engineers through advanced programs in heating, cooling, and energy, supported by practical equipment and knowledge transfer, in support of reconstruction efforts. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Deputy Minister of Transport carried out an inspection tour of the Lattakia Transport Directorate to review workflow and improve procedures for citizens. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Energy reviewed its main activities for November 2025, including participation in the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Exhibition and efforts to improve citizen services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 A delegation from the Ministry of Transport conducted a field visit to Quneitra Transport Directorate to identify challenges and enhance services to meet citizens’ needs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A joint meeting was held between the Ministers of Administrative Development and Education to approve the organizational structure of administrative development directorates and restructure educational complexes to enhance performance efficiency and achieve comprehensive institutional transformation in the education sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment participated in the ‘High Tech 2025’ exhibition to review modern technological solutions and build partnerships supporting the digital transformation and cooperation between the public and private sectors. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Administrative Development, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, announced job vacancies in public blood banks in several provinces, with details on competition and application. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education launched live online seminars to explain high school exam question formats in various subjects to enhance transparency and prepare students for exams. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Working Women’s Exhibition in Tartous saw wide participation to showcase handmade products, supporting the economic and social empowerment of Syrian women. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education announced results for the private universities’ vacancy filling and for Arab and foreign students for the 2025-2026 academic year, inviting students to check the results online. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Education Directorate, supported by UNICEF, organized a psychological support course for art, sports, and music teachers in Daraa to enhance the psychological health of the teaching staff. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health continues its oversight of Syrian pharmaceutical products through inspection tours of factories in rural Damascus to ensure quality. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced new facilitations for Syrian expatriates, including free passport copy attestation, easier return for children born abroad, free attestation of students’ documents, extension of student passports, and cancellation of consular ticket and registration fees. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A judicial training mission was sent to Germany in the fields of transitional justice and rule of law to enhance the efficiency of Syrian judiciary. - [Source]
  • 💼 Gold assayer units were launched to regulate and document gold that lost paperwork during the war. Preparations were made to open a vocational training center in Latakia and select its staff. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A broad meeting was held at the Idlib Awqaf Directorate to discuss administrative development and improving service quality, aiming to enhance governance and workplace environment as per the ministry’s vision. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Faculty of Education at Idlib University held a scientific seminar on mental health during disasters and crises, discussing the importance of psychological support for students and families in such situations. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Damascus University organized a workshop in cooperation with the German Newiversity Foundation on integrating artificial intelligence in university education, with participation from Syrian and German experts and professors. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment held the first coordination meeting with governors to discuss national strategic plans, basic services, investment priorities, transportation, and activation of environmental directorates. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Latakia schools inaugurated “Hikayat Balad” exhibitions as part of liberation anniversary events, where students showcased artistic works reflecting victory and patriotism under the supervision of the education director. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Aleppo school students organized national activities celebrating Liberation Day through artistic and theatrical performances and songs emphasizing national values and Syrian resilience. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Information prepared for the first anniversary of Liberation Day with a comprehensive work plan to enhance national awareness through several axes. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Deputy Minister of Energy for Water Resources attended the World Water Congress in Marrakech, stressing Syria’s commitment to develop regional and international cooperation in the water sector, and sharing sustainable solutions and successful experiences. Syria also participated officially to present sustainable water resource management projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 A wastewater treatment plant was inaugurated in Zibdin and Maliha, Eastern Ghouta, with UN support to improve water and agricultural security for 50,000 people and transform wastewater into safe irrigation, as part of efforts to address climate change and drought. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The final workshop to draft the professional code of conduct concluded in Damascus with the participation of the Ministers of Information and Culture and about 50 media professionals to discuss and develop professional and media ethics codes. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 A delegation from the Ministry of Religious Endowments offered condolences to the families of Bayt Jinn martyrs, affirming that their sacrifices will remain sources of pride for the nation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A youth session titled “Victory Forum” was held in Busra al-Sham, Daraa, to empower youth and celebrate the national liberation anniversary. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Culture and Minister of Information discussed enhancing cooperation between both ministries to strengthen the national narrative, launch youth initiatives, connect cultural heritage with the present, cooperate in drama, and document propaganda of the former regime. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The locals and community organizations held a public event in Tel Rifaat, Aleppo, marking one year since the city’s liberation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The international conference to revive the Waqf Library was held, along with the opening of the Prophetic Biography Exhibition at Aleppo University, attended by the Ministers of Endowments and Culture, affirming the importance of Islamic heritage and the university’s role in its preservation. - [Source]
  • 🏆 President Ahmad Al-Shar’a congratulated the national football team for their victory over Tunisia and affirmed continued support. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The National Library in Damascus announced the launch of a cultural creativity competition in rhetoric and poetry on the anniversary of Syria’s liberation, setting participation criteria, encouraging youth, and holding qualifying rounds in the provinces leading to finals in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syrian artisans participated in the ‘Banan’ exhibition in Saudi Arabia, showcasing Syrian craft heritage to the Arab audience and highlighting the beauty and authenticity of Syrian craftsmanship. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Ministry of Sports and Youth launched the ‘Liberation Walk’ activities on the anniversary of the national victory, with athletes and volunteers participating to promote national belonging and honor martyrs, accompanied by a press conference to launch the Liberation Day Walk as part of the national celebrations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Sports and Youth inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the destroyed Al-Hamdaniya Sports Hall in Aleppo, directing that the process be expedited to support sports activity in the province. - [Source]
  • 🎭 An art exhibition was organized at the cultural center in Daraa on the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation, displaying creative artworks by students and local artists. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Officials from the Ministry of Sports and Youth met with Professor Walid Kassas, president of the Lebanese and Arab federations for shooting and self-defense sports, to enhance cooperation and support technical and administrative staff for the development of combat sports. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Central Equestrian Club in Al-Dimas is preparing to host the National Liberation Show Jumping Championship with broad participation on the 5th and 6th of this month. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Syrian Football League draw for the 2025–2026 season resulted in an early match between Al Wahda and Al Karama, with home-and-away schedules and measures to ensure fair competition and audience attendance. - [Source]
  • 🏆 An official body called for public participation in evaluating the Syrian national team’s performance against Tunisia to gather fan opinions. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Nahda University team defeated Başakşehir University in the Victory University Championship in Al-Bab as part of the ‘Aleppo for All’ campaign. - [Source]
  • 🎥 A chess tournament for children and youths was launched in Jableh, Latakia, in commemoration of Liberation Day. - [Source]


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