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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-14

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-14

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  • 🚨 Authorities dismantled a criminal gang specialized in kidnapping and extortion in the Damascus and Daraa countrysides, freed three hostages, arrested seven network members, returned the freed to their families, and referred the detainees to the judiciary. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The status of buying and selling in Daraa and the difficulties facing shop owners were reviewed. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issues the official bulletin for exchange rates in new and old lira on 14-1-2026. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Sharjah Charity Association distributed food and relief aid to 1,500 families in Shebaa, Rural Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The last families returned to Al-Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo after the closure of the final shelter center, with safe life and services resuming gradually under UN supervision. Mine removal and road opening continue, and a new group of returnees from Afrin has arrived. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🚨 The internal security in Al-Ghab, Hama arrested a former officer from the previous regime, Ali Musab Rajouh, accused of inciting sectarian strife and suspicious activities, and referred him to the competent authorities for legal procedures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Minister of Economy and Industry discussed with the head of the Swiss mission ways to advance economic relations, support recovery, and stimulate production in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🚨 Security forces in Al-Mayadin, Deir ez-Zor, recovered a 2010 kg high-voltage transformer and stolen electrical materials, handing them over to the General Electricity Company for further procedures. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Aleppo General Water Establishment, supported by UNICEF, implemented a solar energy project to operate water pumps in Al-Mukhayyam Al-Qatari and Naaman village, ensuring sustainable drinking water supply despite power outages. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Syrian and Dutch officials held talks on the situation of Syrian refugees, emphasizing cooperation and reviewing the return of over 3 million Syrians since December 2024. - [Source]
  • 🤝 A temporary census center was opened in Al-Ashrafiya neighborhood in Aleppo to collect residents’ data, aiming to facilitate aid distribution and ensure effective delivery of support. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri affirmed Lebanon’s keenness on the best relations with Syria, rejecting any threat to Syria’s security from Lebanese territory, and called for increased security coordination between the two countries. - [Source]
  • 🏢 UNICEF and Daraa Water Authority carried out a project to replace equipment at the northern Naima well and provide it with solar power, improving water supply in the area. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Rehabilitation of the high water tank in Mardes, north of Hama, continues to improve water service for over 6,000 people, in cooperation between Hama Water Authority and the Syrian Red Crescent. - [Source]
  • 🚨 The ministry allowed residents of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh to return to their homes after SDF was removed from the neighborhoods, with the central Aleppo response committee organizing convoys and civil defense teams providing aid and emergency support. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 Authorities issued over 100 consumer protection violations against establishments in rural Damascus for price, health procedure, and bread quality violations as part of monitoring campaigns to combat exploitation and fraud. - [Source]
  • 💰 Syria participated in the 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, supporting economic repositioning and sustainable energy strategies. - [Source]
  • 💼 A program was launched to develop one- and two-star hotels to improve tourism service quality and support sector recovery, in partnership with hotel owners, including facility and service upgrades for residents and tourists. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💼 The Ministry of Economy and Industry signed an agreement with Al-Maari Trading Company to invest in branches of the General Company for Garments in Latakia and Tartous to enhance operational efficiency, create jobs, and boost national production. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Aleppo International Airport announced its operational statistics for December 2025. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A field tour was conducted to inspect the irrigation project of Bab and Tadef plains in Aleppo countryside. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Maintenance and rehabilitation works on the Rastan Bridge in rural Homs are ongoing. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Rural Damascus electricity teams continued repairing snowstorm damages in Zabadani as part of an emergency plan to rehabilitate the electrical network and ensure service stability. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Homs Electricity continued to work in difficult weather conditions to ensure continuity of the electrical service, receiving praise for their efforts. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A well inactive for 12 years in al-Hamra, east of Hama, has been restored through mechanical and electrical rehabilitation to improve drinking water for over 3,000 residents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Awareness efforts focused on rationalizing electricity use and its impact on improving network performance, sustainability, reducing failures, and operational costs. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Aleppo Water Company is repairing water networks in Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to provide drinking water to residents. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Financial Supervision Authority uncovered financial corruption worth nearly 16 billion SYP in the General Housing Institution due to elevator contract violations, with ongoing investigations to recover funds and hold those responsible accountable. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The head of the Syrian Ports and Customs Authority discussed with the French chargé d’affaires ways to enhance technical and training cooperation in customs, combat organized crime and money laundering, and arranged for a French customs delegation visit to Damascus. - [Source]
  • 💼 The General Spinning and Weaving Company/Southern Region announced for the third time the offering of two properties for investment in rural Damascus under approved conditions. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Director General of Civil Aviation held talks with the French ambassador on technical cooperation to develop Syria’s civil aviation system and flight safety, as well as exchanging expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Justice discussed with Jordanian officials in Amman the prospects of judicial cooperation and system development, visited judicial and military institutions, and commended Jordan’s digital experience. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 💼 A representative from China’s MYANDE group visited Hassia Industrial City, explored cooperation and investment opportunities, toured facilities, and discussed plans to upgrade and strengthen future industrial partnerships. - [Source]
  • 🎤 SANA publishes its news summary for 14-1-2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 The Syrian General Glass and Ceramics Company announced an internal auction to sell raw materials at the Al-Qadam glass factory in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Emergency opened a civil defense center in Masyaf, western Hama countryside, as part of efforts to expand emergency response centers. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Interior met with the Dutch special envoy to Syria to discuss the conditions of Syrian refugees and ways to enhance cooperation and mutual support in relevant areas. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing accelerated completion of youth housing projects in Rural Damascus, resumed delayed projects in Qudsaya, Qura al-Sham, and Dimas, and delivered several homes to youth as part of plans to resolve obstacles and activate projects. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Information discussed with the Swedish and Turkish diplomatic officials the challenges facing Syria’s media sector, stressing enhanced media cooperation and expertise exchange, especially in digital media. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 Syrian Civil Defense completed over 220 responses in camps within two days due to the weather depression and heavy rains, providing services to mitigate the impact of the weather. - [Source]
  • 🎓 An education center was inaugurated in Al-Shir town, through cooperation between the UN and Ithar Association, as part of a project supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the coastal region. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A delegation from the Ministry of Interior inspected the police training process in Damascus, emphasizing discipline and the development of training to enhance professional competence. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A Ministry of Interior delegation visited the ministry’s training session in Damascus to review training conditions and upgrade training programs to improve police personnel efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Ten new supply monitoring vehicles were allocated to the Directorate of Internal Trade in Homs to enhance supply control. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Bread lines in Idlib ended following organizational procedures, with an inspection tour made to ensure smooth operations and continued production, leading to improved bread service. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Traffic police in Quneitra continue to regulate traffic to ensure road safety. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Turkish ambassador in Damascus Nuh Yilmaz inaugurated a Turkish visa services center in Al-Muhafaza, Aleppo, in the presence of the Turkish consul in Aleppo. - [Source]
  • 💼 Aleppo governor Azam Al-Gharib received Turkish ambassador Nuh Yilmaz; they discussed prospects of service and economic cooperation in the governorate, with the Turkish consul present. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Minister of Health discussed with the head of the Swiss mission in Damascus ways to enhance health cooperation, focusing on digital transformation, infrastructure upgrades, and experience exchange. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education discussed enhancing academic cooperation with the Danish embassy, reopening the Danish Institute, and development plans for the Arabic Language Academy, including updating governance and linking it to university curricula. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🤝 Syrian Civil Defense teams from the Ministry of Emergencies and Disaster Management responded to the weather depression from January 12 to 14, opening roads, addressing floods, removing obstacles, and providing emergency services including rescuing people and towing cars trapped in snow across provinces. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Deputy Minister of Education discussed cooperation with the Aga Khan Development Network on school renovation, early childhood education, teacher training, establishing vocational and language centers, and supporting modern technologies in education. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Education discussed cooperation prospects with ALECSO and confirmed the start of a new phase in education. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 A joint meeting between the Ministers of Education and Health discussed the integration of children’s right to health and education, and the formation of a joint committee to improve school services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education launched a project to train educational supervisors in Rural Damascus to enhance supervisor skills and improve the educational process. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Interior continues to receive applications from women wishing to join the tourist police, as part of efforts to empower women and enhance their role in policing, directing applicants to complete the required tests. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 Officials reviewed the status of health centers in Dael and Ibtaa in rural Daraa. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Deputy Minister of Education explained the mechanism for selecting directors of technical and vocational institutes based on unified standards focusing on competence, experience, and administrative capabilities. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health discussed with the Swiss chargé d’affaires the enhancement of cooperation in the health sector, supporting recovery, and the need for a long-term strategic partnership and equipment improvement. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Tameco company announces continued enhancement of pharmaceutical production and adoption of modern technological solutions in cooperation with the Ministries of Economy and Industry. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Ministry of Economy and Industry is conducting interviews to select a director for Raqqa’s industry sector to enhance competencies and develop the industrial sector. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Damascus Countryside Governor Amer Al-Sheikh reviewed local services, inaugurated Dumeir Boys’ School after its rehabilitation, and met city council and dignitaries to discuss Dumeir’s service needs and implementation methods. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Information clarified the circumstances regarding Shams TV’s non-broadcast of President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s interview and affirmed its right to air the interview on official platforms for public access. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The General Directorate of Internal Trade restructured its services through the digital transformation and technology directorate to enhance sector efficiency as part of digital transformation achievements. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are facing winter in tents at risk of collapse due to heavy rains. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Education discussed with the ALECSO Director-General the state of education in Syria and means of cooperation to support returnee education, curriculum development, and staff training, with the organization’s readiness to provide technical support for reconstruction and rehabilitation. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The industrial city of Al-Raee handed over two mosques to the Directorate of Religious Endowments in Al-Bab and its countryside as part of efforts to support public facilities and strengthen local community cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health launched the first national Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) in cooperation with WHO to strengthen surveillance and early detection of health risks in Syria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Hama Water Resources cleaned the protection trench in Merdash to prevent water from entering homes and to secure the main road, responding to the municipality and mitigating the effects of floods. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment visited the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 exhibition and participated in a forum focused on investment and innovation in sustainable infrastructure for energy and water sectors in the Global South. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Director of Agriculture in Aleppo inspected drainage channels and supervised clearing blockages in the southern countryside in response to recent weather conditions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 A community dialogue was held in the town of Sadad, eastern rural Homs, focusing on justice and strengthening social cohesion. - [Source]
  • 🌍 There is an unprecedented increase in the springs of western rural Hama after two years of drought, improving drinking water supply for over 150,000 people and supporting irrigation and other facilities. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Water levels in Quneitra dams rose after recent rainfall, and the Water Resources Directorate is monitoring storage to improve water conditions in the governorate. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Culture discussed with the World Bank delegation prospects for cultural and institutional cooperation, presented examples of community cultural initiatives, and the World Bank expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in culture and community development. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The General Authority for Management and Development of al-Ghab carried out fieldwork to drain floods, clear channels, and remove blockages at more than 50 sites in al-Ghab Plain in cooperation with Hama governorate in response to the weather front. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏆 The Ministry of Sports and Youth participated in the “Sports for Peacebuilding in Syria” conference held in Amman, with the participation of official, youth, civil society, international agencies, and donors. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 Al-Shughr archaeological castle in Idlib is a historical landmark overlooking the region’s valleys and mountains. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Children’s literature in Syria faces challenges but efforts are being made to continue it. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Culture discussed with the Director General of ALECSO enhancing cultural cooperation, heritage protection, and the registration of Arab kohl on the UNESCO list. The visit was noted as the largest ALECSO delegation to Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Flooding from the southern Kabir river submerged citrus fields in Akkar plain, Tartus, along the Syrian-Lebanese border. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Aerial footage showcased the Orontes River and Hama’s waterwheels after heavy rain in the city. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Snow covered the city of Zabadani in western Rural Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Syria participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers at the Arab League in Cairo. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Snow covered the village of Al-Sarkha in western Qalamoun, Damascus countryside. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A report on rainfall amounts over the past 24 hours until Wednesday morning, 14/1/2026, was released for various Syrian regions. - [Source]


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