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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-10

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-10

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  • 💰 The Ministers of Agriculture and Finance discussed challenges in financing and developing production facilities and supporting agricultural sector sustainability, focusing on solutions for production, economic returns, and converting facilities into joint-stock companies to attract investment. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Returnees from Rukban camp to Palmyra recounted the camp’s lack of basic services such as water and medicine, documenting their difficult conditions before returning to liberated areas. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor inspected displaced persons in an Idlib camp, signed an MoU with Rahma Without Borders to rehabilitate juvenile centers and improve services for children, launched a women’s security and peace event, and signed a $2.2 million agreement to rehabilitate juvenile care centers in Damascus and its countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🏢 The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority met with the acting Italian ambassador in Damascus to discuss achievements, future plans, and reactivating bilateral agreements to resume air traffic and strengthen civil aviation cooperation with Italy. - [Source]
  • 💼 One year after liberation, the General Sugar Company recorded distinguished production, effective marketing, and sustainable investment. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Central Auditing Organization in Syria uncovered financial corruption cases worth about 8.49 billion SYP at Dar Al-Baath during the previous regime, involving financial and administrative violations and tax evasion, as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 The textile industry in Syria made significant investment and production advances, with recent sector achievements highlighted a year after liberation. - [Source]
  • 🔧 For the first time, Syria’s Foreign Ministry and concerned bodies celebrated International Human Rights Day with an official event attended by ministers and UN/international representatives, emphasizing human rights, Syria’s openness to international cooperation, the start of transitional justice, establishment of national bodies, and the state’s commitment to judicial reform, accountability, and rights guarantees. - [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]
  • 🏢 Thick fog caused the cancellation of some flights at Aleppo International Airport. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority stated it is monitoring the situation and plans to upgrade navigation equipment to improve service and safety. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Turkish Foreign Minister affirmed support for Syria’s territorial unity and stability, highlighted Turkey’s role in Syria’s international reintegration, ongoing refugee returns, reconstruction projects, and support for the two-state solution for Palestine. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Damascus and Countryside Chamber of Industry launched its strategic plan for 2026 at an official economic event attended by top officials, with the finance minister affirming state support for the industrial sector’s recovery. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 Authorities aim for safer conditions in civil aviation. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin congratulated Syria on Liberation Day, emphasizing Russia’s commitment to supporting Syria and strengthening their bilateral relations in political, military, cultural, and economic areas. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Training institutes have served as a foundation for graduates and an important pathway for advancement in Syria’s job market a year after liberation. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate in Latakia received three modern fire engines from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to support wildfire firefighting and enhance emergency response in the governorate. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Health Minister met with the Executive Director of Dubai Charity Association to discuss support for the health sector, focusing on rehabilitating health centers, providing medical equipment and medicines, establishing a cancer treatment center in Deir ez-Zor, and enhancing humanitarian and health cooperation with the UAE. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Information met in Abu Dhabi with the Jordanian Secretary General of Government Communication and the UAE National Media Office head. They discussed strengthening media cooperation, sharing expertise, and developing the sector using digital and AI technologies. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Syrian diaspora event “Bridges of Hope” was launched in Utrecht, Netherlands, aiming to connect Syrian expertise abroad with domestic service sectors and enhance cooperation in medical, educational, and social fields. A follow-up meeting is planned at the beginning of 2026 to discuss implementation mechanisms. - [Source]
  • 🏥 A meeting discussed the status of livestock with a focus on foot-and-mouth disease, confirming the provision of 1.8 million vaccine doses distributed across most provinces and urging efficient vaccine use and reduced livestock movement. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The ‘Disability is a Start’ association organized an event in Damascus on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, discussing challenges and empowerment with participation from ministries and institutions, focusing on improving quality of life, tax incentives for supporting companies, and reaffirming state commitment to full inclusion. - [Source]
  • 🎤 A US congressman confirmed there are enough votes in the House of Representatives to repeal the ‘Caesar Act’ sanctions on Syria, with the law awaiting a vote and referral to the President amid Syrian demands for lifting sanctions. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Bayan Model School was inaugurated in al-Bab, Aleppo countryside, to support the educational process and advance reconstruction efforts in liberated areas. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Idlib Directorate of Industry began preparations for the Olive Expo 2026 in coordination with the Agriculture Directorate, aiming to highlight the economic and agricultural significance of olives and support related activities and participants. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Teachers’ Syndicate held a central celebration at Damascus University auditorium for the first anniversary of liberation, attended by ministers and officials. The event included artistic performances, honoring outstanding children of teachers. The Education Minister announced a new law project to improve teachers’ status and stressed institutional partnership, school restoration, and integrating sports into curricula with support from the ministries of development and finance. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment approved a comprehensive digital transformation plan with seven pillars and three main projects, aiming to modernize services and enhance government performance through digitalization. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education inaugurated the COMSATS-COMSTECH IT center in Damascus on the liberation anniversary to boost digital transformation and scientific research. He also opened the new Virtual University campus and announced expanded admissions. A scientific exhibition was held as part of the celebrations, highlighting achievements in university infrastructure and digital solutions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
  • 🏥 A set of medical training courses was launched in Tartous with support from the American organization Med Global, aiming to enhance the competence of Syrian healthcare workers and improve medical care quality, featuring international lecturers and practical training programs in intensive care, surgery, and infectious diseases, as part of a strategy to strengthen international medical cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🏥 On International Human Rights Day, the Syrian Ministry of Health affirmed its commitment to protecting and ensuring the right to health without discrimination. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Teams from the Syrian Ministry of Health continue nutritional surveys to protect the health of children and women. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Syrian Virtual University announced the opening of online registration for the Fall 2025 admission for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, inviting students to check the admission guide and conditions on its official website. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Finance celebrated Liberation Day with a ceremony attended by the minister, finance directors, and staff, honoring achievements of 2025, outlining the 2026 plan, and recognizing dedicated employees for their loyalty and hard work. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Transport affirmed its seriousness in reinstating dismissed employees, asserting their right to return to enhance institutional stability and leverage their expertise. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The French Foreign Minister and the German Minister for European Affairs awarded Syrian activist Fared Al-Madhhan, known as ‘Caesar’, the French-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law in recognition of his efforts documenting violations in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Various Syrian regions held widespread public and official celebrations for the first anniversary of liberation, including artistic shows, honoring students, rallies, dialogues, community price-reduction initiatives, and participation from the diaspora. Civil defense ensured safety, and the role of civil society in protecting liberation gains was highlighted. - [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 Education Directorate in Idlib launched the ‘Empowerment Generation’ exhibition showcasing students’ and teachers’ efforts on the occasion of the anniversary of victory and liberation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Center for Biological Treatments was inaugurated at Damascus University’s Faculty of Medicine on the occasion of Victory and Liberation Day, aiming to advance research and training in biological therapies for the medical community. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Stories were shared of displaced people returning to their original areas after years of hardship, including a testimony of a man’s return to his home in rural Daraa and narratives from mothers of martyrs in Umayyad Square confirming the value of the martyrs’ sacrifices. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Sports and Youth launched the ‘Syrian Youth Forum’ across provinces to gather youth ideas and proposals for shaping future national decisions and reinforcing their role in the country’s future. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Sports and Youth announced the largest national event for Syrian youth called ‘Points on the Map’, aimed at creating opportunities and real change. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Minister of Culture Mohammad Yassin Al-Saleh honored Tamer Turkmany for preserving the Syrian revolution’s archives and documenting its events, highlighting the significance of archival work as a legal tool for accountability, following a seminar on the importance of documentation in the revolution’s course. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the 7th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, where its delegation focused on water priorities, climate adaptation, and pollution control, highlighting the burden of environmental disasters and their overlap with conflicts. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A Syrian woman turned her disability into an inspiring and ongoing success story, overcoming challenges through determination and willpower. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The ‘bisht’ was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage as part of a joint Arab file during a meeting in India, with Syria stressing the importance of preserving its heritage and participating in joint Arab efforts to safeguard and promote it internationally. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Al-Hamra Theater in Damascus staged a play titled ‘Waiting for Ismail’ depicting the issue of forcibly disappeared persons in Syria, written and directed by Ghazwan Khouja, emphasizing the central role of art and theater in expressing Syrians’ suffering and collective memory. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A Christmas tree was lit at St. George’s Church in Jdeidet Artouz, Damascus countryside, and another ‘Tree of Love’ event in Al-Mazina, Homs countryside, celebrating both Christmas and liberation to emphasize love, peace, and coexistence in post-victory Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Early Warning Center at the Ministry of Emergencies warned of widespread fog formation in several provinces, advising citizens to follow safety measures and avoid night travel for safety. - [Source]
  • 🔬 A unique geological phenomenon was observed with flames emitted during the drilling of a water well in Jabal Turkman, Latakia countryside, attracting expert attention. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Syria won first place at the Asian Powerlifting Championship for men and women in Turkey, earning 61 medals and reflecting the excellence of Syrian sports in this field. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏆 The Syrian men’s football team delivered a remarkable performance and is preparing to face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the Arab Cup after qualifying from the first round, with high hopes for positive results. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏆 Deir ez-Zor hosted the first Victory Horse Race (10 km) under the patronage of the Ministry of Sport and Youth, with wide participation from purebred, national, and international horses and the offering of valuable prizes for attendees. - [Source]


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