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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-04

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-04

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  • 🤝 The price of a bread bundle in Daraa was temporarily reduced with support from the World Food Programme, positively impacting citizens. - [Source]
  • 🏛️ A decree appointed Samih Mohammad Khaled Arabi as Deputy Chairman for Operational Affairs of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, as part of the authority’s restructuring. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 Currency replacement operations continue in several provinces, with the Central Bank supervising to ensure efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🤝 The Aga Khan Development Network continues launching service and development projects in Syrian provinces, with over 100 million euros allocated for 2026-2027. The projects focus on various sectors, with special support for rural women and restoration of Aleppo’s old markets, in cooperation with European partners and the Syrian government. - [Source]
  • 💰 The inspection and oversight authority uncovered corruption exceeding 19 billion SYP in the General Establishment for Railways during the previous regime in spare parts supply contracts, took legal actions against those involved, and referred the case to the judiciary. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Minister of Economy and the Central Bank Governor inspected currency exchange centers in Damascus to assess workflow and ensure service efficiency in the replacement program. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Directorate of Urban Planning and Development leads urban transformation by updating plans and empowering municipalities under the slogan “Gateway to Investment and Construction” to create a sustainable environment that supports national recovery and attracts investments as part of Vision 2030. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Extensive meetings and workshops were held with ministers and governors under the slogan “Syria without camps before the end of 2026” to address the needs and status of camps in several provinces, efforts to support displaced persons, speed up returns, repair infrastructure, fund housing projects, and conduct a comprehensive camp census. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏛️ The Secretary General of the Presidency conveyed President Ahmad Al-Shara’s greetings to Patriarch John X for Christmas and New Year; the Patriarch wished goodness and tranquility for Syria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Public Works and Housing and the Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority held a broad meeting with Aleppo’s governor and team to discuss reconstruction needs, housing sector challenges, expediting project implementation, overcoming obstacles, and enhancing institutional coordination and development for urban construction. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The seventh investigative judge in Damascus interrogated Daas Hassan Ali, former head of State Security Branch in Deir ez-Zor, as part of transitional justice and accountability for crimes against Syrians, with additional files against other former officials referred to justice. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Travelers arriving in Syria shared their opinions on travel procedures at Damascus International Airport. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Aerial footage showcased the new fleet of Ministry of Interior vehicles in Aleppo, reflecting discipline, coordination, and state presence on the ground. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Transport honored Khadr Fattoum and appointed Moaz Najjar as director of the General Road Transport Corporation, emphasizing institutional planning, road sector development, and launching workshops for road safety, quality, and sustainability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Rehabilitation of the Al-Sukkariyah water station in Al-Bukamal was completed, providing clean and safe water for residents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Construction efforts continue in Syria, one year after liberation, across various sectors. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Head of the Forestry Department inspected firewood preparation centers for IDP camps and reviewed supply readiness as per established plans. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Hama Water launched a project to rehabilitate the Tallisiya well to restore water to 10,000 residents, with additional projects to dig and equip new wells using solar energy for sustainable water in Hama countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Energy confirmed that sanitation is a government priority, with restructuring of companies and merging with water institutions to ensure continuous service, especially in affected regions and returning population. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education reviewed the educational process at the Fourth Faculty of Education in Quneitra and announced the development of laboratories, infrastructure, and the expansion of scientific research as part of the plan to support higher education in the governorate. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education held extensive meetings to review preparations for the 2026 general exams, showcasing plans to ensure efficiency, enhance staff readiness, review exam models, cancel automated tests, and focus on comprehensive exams. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The National Center for Curriculum Development announced its vision for advancing education, from content updates to a comprehensive educational vision, sharing materials showcasing development efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education continued distributing 1.5 million liters of diesel and 3,000 heaters to schools in Aleppo and its countryside to ensure a warm educational environment, ongoing studies, support for schools, student awareness for exams, and extensive media coverage of educational efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Ministers of Health and Justice discussed ways to improve forensic medicine in Syria by addressing staff shortages, enhancing the profession’s independence, improving the work environment, training new staff, and forming a joint committee for evaluation and development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Damascus Police College began receiving the first batch of officer cadets post-liberation, with precise procedures to prepare qualified officers for the post-revolution phase, continuing summoning, training, and evaluation professionally. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Authorities clarified the access routes to the Police College for applicants to the first officers’ course after liberation through the second gate, wishing success to those accepted. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The civil registry department in al-Bab city resumed work to improve civil registry services for citizens. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health launched a training course in Hama Health Directorate in cooperation with the Aga Khan Health Services to enhance integrated child development care, targeting 40 staff members to improve their skills according to global standards. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Political Affairs Directorate in Homs organized a lecture for university students on communication, speaking, and negotiation skills. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Practical exams started at the colleges and institutes of Hama University. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Authorities rehabilitated an irrigation canal in Zouq Barakat to direct Abrash river water to agricultural lands. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Renovation work continues on the Grand Mosque of Douma in Eastern Ghouta. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Syrian Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Environment and a technical team reviewed Turkey’s advanced experience in digital transformation, property records management, spatial data, and environmental support policies to advance administrative systems and decision-making. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Agriculture conducted an official tour of the General Commission for Agricultural Scientific Research in Damascus to discuss developing research programs, agricultural production, and resource efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment’s work in December 2025 included strengthening infrastructure, local services, and sustainable development, addressing environmental challenges, and turning challenges into opportunities for reconstruction and recovery. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A solar-powered street lighting project was completed in the Houla area of rural Homs to serve residents and provide clean energy. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Participants in a workshop in Homs discussed the role of media in countering hate speech. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The TEDx AlDablanStreet conference in Homs showcased inspiring youth and humanitarian experiences. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Information honored media activist Mohammad Rajeh Al-Abdullah for his media contributions during the Syrian revolution. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Khalifa dam in Tartous reached full capacity and overflowed after recent heavy rains, water harvesting projects achieved maximum storage, and vital facilities efficiency is continuously monitored. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The beauty of the Syrian countryside was highlighted in the village of Bakfla in western rural Idlib. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Orontes River flow resumed in Jisr al-Shughur, west of Idlib, after recent snowfall and rain. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Beit Jinn waterfalls flowed from the rocks following recent snow and rainfall. - [Source]
  • 🎥 Damascus Radio returns on February 4 in a new format for its 79th anniversary, as a fully digital platform broadcasting audio and video, with a new program lineup blending tradition and modernity. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Umayya Sports Club in Idlib organized an event to unveil its new visual identity and launched a fundraising campaign to support its football journey, attended by officials and citizens. - [Source]


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