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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-23

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-23

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  • 🚨 The Interior Ministry valued the UN report on halting illegal Captagon production, reaffirmed commitment to combating drug trafficking and manufacturing, enhancing international cooperation, and continuing to seize and destroy quantities and apprehend those involved. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💰 Hesya Industrial City offers a comprehensive investment environment and promising opportunities despite the current challenges in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Quantities of soft wheat were supplied to Idlib silos through Latakia port to ensure continuous bread production and meet bakery needs. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Mhardeh power station was inaugurated as a new step to increase electricity production in the region. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syrian and Russian officials held virtual talks to enhance Russian wheat imports to Syria, continuing to review offers that support food security. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria and Japan announced the resumption of relations, opening a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 A market inspection tour was conducted in Bab Srije, Damascus, to monitor prices and availability of food and services as Christmas and New Year approach. - [Source]
  • 🤝 A charity bazaar was organized in Damascus under the slogan “Syrian Hands” to support microprojects and market handmade products, empowering small project owners. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Damascus International Airport witnessed active aircraft movement in preparation for travel seasons. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Syrian specialized export clothing exhibition “MOTEX Khan Al Harir” opened in Damascus with over 250 national companies to support exports and open Arab and international markets. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏢 Authorities rehabilitated and equipped the new Saida Police Station east of Daraa to start providing security services after updating its facilities. - [Source]
  • 💼 A team from the Lattakia Directorate of Industry conducted field visits to dairy and cheese establishments to assess their readiness and activity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Syrian Minister of Transport met a delegation from Qatar’s UCC to discuss developing the Damascus International Airport road and designing a modern gateway reflecting national identity as part of transport sector upgrades. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Deputy Director of Railways made an inspection tour of Banias station to review operations and improve services and work environment as part of the Tartous branch plan. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Saudi Council of Ministers welcomed the lifting of the Caesar Act on Syria and praised international and Saudi roles in supporting Syria’s stability and promoting security and development in the region. - [Source]
  • 💼 The General Company for Glass and Ceramics Industries in Damascus announced an internal auction to operate the silicate melting station for third parties according to set conditions. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A water purification station was opened in Adra Jadida, Damascus countryside, to provide safe drinking water for about 10,000 people in cooperation with the Czech embassy, at a cost of $415,000. The project included ion-exchange systems, solar energy, and rehabilitation of networks and tanks. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 💼 The Directorate of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection in Aleppo rehabilitated and upgraded the Companies Department. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 60% of slaughterhouse restoration and rehabilitation operations in Homs have been completed to support food safety. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Schools in eastern Daraa (Busra al-Sham) began rehabilitation as part of the ‘Abshri Houran’ campaign to support education in the region. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Restoration work has started on the real estate and financial services building in Maarrat al-Numan to enhance property and financial services in the city. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Emergencies and Disasters organized a workshop in Damascus to prepare a comprehensive national risk register and unify disaster response, focusing on updating risk databases and strengthening national readiness. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The specialized labor hospital in Homs reopened after development and expansion, raising capacity and improving medical services for workers and city residents. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education discussed with Armenia’s ambassador ways to strengthen academic and student cooperation and develop partnerships in education and research. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Sixteen new schools were opened in southern Idlib countryside as part of the “Loyalty to Idlib” campaign, with official and popular attendance to support the education sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💻 A meeting was held at the Ministry of Transport with stakeholders in digital transformation to discuss digital development projects, unify databases, and activate e-payment to enhance integration and improve services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Transport held a coordination meeting with the IT Directorate to discuss linking ministry services to the ‘Hader’ platform and facilitating digital services for citizens. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced that private university admission results will be released next week, with regulatory rules being prepared. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Administrative Development organized a training course on leadership and project management to enhance managers’ skills and improve government performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The “Tamayyoz” program, the first national government initiative to honor outstanding talent, expanded its impact across various departments and employees to improve government work quality. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Ministry of Agriculture released a report on its key projects in November aimed at enhancing production and investment in the agricultural sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 Authorities inaugurated Harim and Jisr al-Shughur health centers in Idlib after rehabilitation, along with Saraqib hospital and five new health centers in rural Idlib to improve health services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Interior Minister Anas Khattab clarified that the “Your Voice Reached” app is meant only for ministry complaints and should be downloaded from official platforms following the instructions. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The National Transitional Justice Authority launched an introductory meeting in Latakia to outline its roles and contribution to advancing transitional justice mechanisms. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education adopted the ‘Empowering Education’ curriculum to support self-learning, inclusion, technology, and life skills in line with children’s rights and sustainable development. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment is implementing seven digital transformation and technical infrastructure projects to improve government efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🏥 A Health Ministry delegation visited the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan to learn from global experiences and cooperate on developing cancer treatment services in Syria, including training and setting national standards for health centers. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs processed 12,000 inquiries and requests via the MOFA SY application, most of which related to passports and consular transactions, with high efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The General Secretariat of the Presidency announced an official holiday on December 25, 2025, for Christmas, with essential services continuing to operate. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Khan al-Harir in Damascus preserves traditional crafts and textile industries, supports job creation, stimulates the economy, and attracts those interested in traditional textile industries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Hama Water Authority inaugurated two projects to improve drinking water using solar energy in Kafr al-Toun and Kafr Aqid to serve over 10,000 people and boost renewable energy use. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Syrian Construction and Contracting Organization in Aleppo continued implementing the contract to manufacture and repair irrigation canal gates in Deir Hafer to support agriculture and resource sustainability. - [Source]
  • 🏥 An awareness seminar was held in Daraa on the risks of water pollution and preventive health measures, with specialists and local officials participating. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syrians work as train conductors in Austria and hope for the future return of the Damascus-Sham train. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The first gathering of Syria’s Quran Competition Team was held at Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Aleppo, organized by the Ministry of Awqaf to support the Quranic movement in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Culture invited the public to the closing ceremony of the first Sculpture Forum at the National Center for Visual Arts in Damascus in December 2025 to celebrate young artists’ creativity and contemporary experiences. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Syrian Journalists Union extended the application deadline for the annual journalism award until the end of the month to encourage participation and professional creativity. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Sports and Youth met with the head of the Football Federation to discuss plans to support the federation, develop national teams, and outline the upcoming phase. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture launched a forestation campaign on Tree Day under the slogan: “Our forest is an epic created by our heroes’ sacrifices.” - [Source]
  • 🏆 Equestrian Abu Namer al-Hassoun achieved significant accomplishments in Syrian horse racing, including the Qourieh Championship, following a career in horse care and local competitions. - [Source]


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