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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-12

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-12

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  • 🏢 A World Bank delegation discussed with the Syrian Minister of Energy a grant to support the water sector, improve water supply, and enhance infrastructure efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🚨 The Syrian Ministry of Information announced significant security achievements on the first anniversary of liberation, affirming the Interior Ministry’s commitment to national protection. - [Source]
  • 🚨 An explosion occurred during a wedding in Abidin, rural western Daraa, injuring 33 people including children. The injured received treatment at local health centers. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏢 Syria signed the final agreement for its first World Bank project in 40 years, a $146 million energy sector grant for electricity line repairs, with further projects in different sectors under preparation. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Syrian Ministry of Finance dissolved the unions of insurance companies and insurance agents/brokers, appointed temporary management committees, and called for new board elections in 60 days, aiming to develop the sector, enhance governance, and combat corruption. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Canada renewed its welcome of Syria’s progress in political and economic reform, congratulated its achievements, and confirmed continued support for relief and development efforts. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The UN Office for Project Services presented support projects in health and education and discussed with the Syrian Minister of Transport the funding mechanisms to rehabilitate the Arida Border Bridge between Syria and Lebanon. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Flights from Damascus International Airport were redirected to alternative airports due to fog and bad weather, while flights at Aleppo Airport also remain suspended for safety reasons. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 The “Umrah of Victory” initiative was launched for the families of martyrs, wounded of the revolution, orphans, and survivors from detention. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Criminal Court issued a death sentence by hanging for criminals. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Syrian Revolution military exhibition concluded in Damascus, featuring models of military equipment, seminars on battles and heroism, large public participation, and educational visits for religious secondary students to strengthen national identity. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Syrians residing in Sudan to register their details for potential evacuation amid ongoing conflict and continues to monitor their situation, urging communication for safe return. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Albi stated at the ‘United for Syria’ conference in Washington that lifting the Caesar Act would open the way for Syria’s revival. The conference discussed a roadmap for future-building with Syrian community representatives. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 A popular campaign titled “Al-Sa’an in Our Eyes” was launched to improve services and education in Al-Sa’an village in Homs countryside, aiming to rehabilitate war-damaged schools and promote local development. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Olive Exhibition is set to launch in Idlib to highlight the importance of the sector and support local economic development. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, in partnership with Denmark, Finland, Norway, and UN Women, organized the first national forum in Damascus to promote the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, with government officials and international organizations attending. Part of the forum was held in Idlib as well. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 A medical team from King Salman Relief Center and the Ministry of Health successfully saved a patient’s life by removing a rare infection extending from the ear to the skull base and nasopharynx in two operations at Damascus Hospital. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment extended the deadline for receiving bids on its projects. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education organized the National Disability Conference under the patronage of the General Secretariat of the Presidency. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Golan National Hospital held an event on AIDS to highlight updates and the services of the National AIDS Control Program. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A media briefing of SANA news was presented on 12-12-2025. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Residents of Al-Harak in rural Daraa raised a 250-meter flag to celebrate the anniversary of Victory and Liberation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Al-Abadah in eastern Ghouta held a Victory and Liberation celebration attended by the Minister of Defense and the Governor of Rural Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A large public event was held in Qneinis neighborhood in Latakia marking the first anniversary of liberation, emphasizing national unity and sacrifices of martyrs, with local figures attending. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A Victory and Liberation celebration was held in Jeroud with the presence of the Rural Damascus Governor. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Barzeh district administration and neighborhood committees celebrated the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Children in Jiroud, eastern Qalamoun, took part in the Victory and Liberation celebrations. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syria, along with nine Arab countries, inscribed “Arab kohl” on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, making it the ninth registered Syrian heritage element and strengthening Arab cultural cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Homs Chamber of Commerce concluded the activities of “Liberation Day.. Unites Us”. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Scientific tests revealed 33 cuneiform tablets thought to date to the 2nd millennium BCE were forgeries, despite high-quality imitation. The Directorate of Antiquities emphasized efforts to counter forgery. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Information held the “Journey to the Heart of the Syrian Story” event to document the battle of repelling aggression, including discussion sessions and visual presentations about victory. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 Seventy-four media teams from 24 countries covered Syrians’ celebrations of liberation from the previous regime, with millions gathering nationwide and extensive coverage by regional and international channels for this major historical event. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 “Days of Liberation,” a visual documentary depicting the epic of Syria’s liberation, was showcased at the National Library in Damascus as part of victory celebrations. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syria witnessed extensive events marking the first anniversary of liberation, including celebrations and honors in multiple cities and universities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏆 The Syrian Arab Karate Federation organized a refereeing training course in Idlib with around 60 referees participating. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The women’s basketball league for the 2025 season started, with Al-Thawra team achieving a major victory over Salmiya in the opening match. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The second Victory and Liberation Indoor Football Championship started in Idlib. - [Source]


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