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- 💰 Turkey’s exports to Syria reached about $2.57 billion in 2025, up 70% from 2024, with foodstuffs, chemicals, and electronics among the main exports. - [Source]
- 💰 Quarries in Quneitra have become a main driver for the construction sector and supported the local economy. - [Source]
- 💰 The Syrian Securities and Financial Markets Authority launched a dialogue on establishing investment funds as pillars for economic recovery and Syria’s reconstruction. Experts believe these funds gather local and foreign savings and offer financing tools for development projects, urging legal updates and leveraging international agreements and successful experiences. - [Source]
- 🚨 The Ministry of Interior received control of Cotton Prison in Raqqa from the SDF, with the army beginning the transfer of SDF elements from the prison area to Ayn al-Arab. Explosive devices planted by armed groups inside the prison were defused. The Deputy Minister of Interior visited the prison, and specialized teams were formed for security and inmate affairs. The Ministries of Interior and Justice announced restoration of state authority, rule of law, and protection of prisoners’ rights. Judicial committees began reviewing inmate cases, and judicial activities in Raqqa will start next week as official institutions resume their work. - [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], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21]
- 🏢 The Ministry of Energy conducted a field tour to assess damage in the oil fields of Deir ez-Zor, noted infrastructure deterioration due to unstructured operation, and announced the need for a gradual three-year rehabilitation plan relying on national expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Finance discussed with the Somali ambassador in Damascus ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, develop trade and economic relations, hold Syrian trade fairs in Somalia, and promote Syrian exports, praising Somalia’s recent financial reforms. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 The Syrian Ministry of Finance discussed with the Islamic Development Bank ways to develop cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and civil society, and reviewed proposed projects to support economic recovery and infrastructure development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 The Director of Industrial Cities conducted a field tour to rehabilitate facilities in Deir ez-Zor as part of support for economic and industrial recovery. - [Source]
- 🌍 Cooperation between Syria and the OPCW has increased, with Canada welcoming this support. The OPCW’s fifth report confirmed the use of chlorine gas by the former regime in Kafr Zita, Hama, in 2016, injuring 35 people. The report notes, for the first time, Syria’s full cooperation with the UN investigation team and continued review of human rights and international cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Reports documented the plight of eastern Deir ez-Zor residents crossing the Euphrates River after the destruction of Al-Baghuz Bridge, facing difficult humanitarian conditions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
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- 🌍 Turkey’s Foreign Minister emphasized Syria’s territorial integrity as crucial for regional security, warning against new conflicts and calling for a Syrian-led process. Iraq’s Prime Minister stressed cooperation for Syrian stability, while the US confirmed the transfer of ISIS prisoners from northeast Syria to Iraq. Official Iraqi-Syrian talks addressed border security and Syria’s unity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The General Manager of the Public Roads Corporation and his assistants toured liberated areas in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa to inspect damaged roads and bridges and set repair priorities, emphasizing safe movement as vital for economic and service recovery. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🚨 Ministry of Interior units continued their deployment around and at the entrances of al-Hol camp in Hasakah despite severe weather, confirming the readiness of forces to secure the camp that houses ISIS family members to maintain security and implement adopted security measures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🚨 The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented the killing of 22 civilians in Raqqa on January 18, 2026, mostly by sniper fire from SDF during a popular uprising and its withdrawal. Key bridges were blown up before the withdrawal, paralyzing movement. The Syrian government regained control of several villages under an agreement to integrate SDF into state institutions. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Ministry of Interior delegation met in Tunisia within the Arab Interior Ministers’ Council meetings to review systems and discuss proposals aimed at strengthening Arab security and achieving the Council’s strategic goals. - [Source]
- 💼 A Syrian ministerial delegation visited Alixir Group plants in Serbia to strengthen cooperation in chemical industries, transfer expertise, and develop technologies to support local industries and increase the added value of national resources. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Deputy Minister of Economy concluded his tour in Raqqa to monitor operations and address challenges, inspected the commercial registry administration, and directed improvements to services with the visits documented by reports. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏢 The Syrian Post’s director inspected damaged post offices in Deir ez-Zor in preparation for their rehabilitation and operation after years of disruption. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Ministry of Energy concluded technical meetings with the World Bank to discuss strategic water infrastructure projects such as the Upper Orontes project and rehabilitation of Euphrates dams. - [Source]
- 🏢 Three people were injured when the roof of an under-construction shop collapsed in Al-Dar’iya neighborhood, Raqqa city. - [Source]
- 🔧 Minister Mohammad Al-Bashir, during his visit to the east, confirmed the difficult service conditions and called for increased efforts to ensure delivery of basic services and evaluate fuel and gas plants to improve the service situation. - [Source]
- 🎤 Engineer Mohammad Anjarani emphasized that the return of land signifies the return of all Syrian people to a unified homeland, considering it the basis for building the state. - [Source]
- 🎤 In Raqqa, the Syrian flag was raised atop the highest building in Al-Naeem Square, signaling the return of state institutions and normal social activity. - [Source]
- 🔧 The National Committee for Renaming Public Places and Facilities held its first meeting in Damascus to establish standards and steps to implement this vital project. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Port of Latakia continued normal maritime operations despite a severe weather front, due to enhanced safety measures. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health supported the health sector in Raqqa by having the deputy minister visit hospitals, issue recommendations, and equip the National Hospital with 20 new dialysis machines. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 Efforts to develop education are reshaping the future of Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, and Aleppo, according to specialized media reports on the role of education during recovery. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Administrative Development concluded the ‘Field Change Leaders’ program in Idlib, Damascus, and Aleppo to empower youth and develop their leadership skills. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 The Deputy Minister of Health inspected medical facilities in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, confirming updates and renovation of health services along with urgent restoration plans to ensure continued recovery. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💻 The Syrian Ministry of Education participated for the first time in the BETT 2026 international education fair in London, with the delegation exploring the latest e-learning and AI solutions aimed at advancing digital transformation and fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Information visited northeastern Syria to boost attention to the region and start a new media era there. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Energy completed interviews with applicants for the Digital Transformation Directorate as part of a comprehensive technical, administrative, and personal evaluation to select the most suitable candidates. - [Source]
- 🏥 Work continues at Al-Tabqa National Hospital in Raqqa countryside. - [Source]
- 🎓 A visit by the ‘HAND’ delegation to Latakia enhanced the development of the ‘Mawared’ project, supporting local vocational training programs. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the Ministry of Health announced the end of the emergency in Aleppo, Deir ez-Zor, and Raqqa, transitioning to the recovery phase while continuing support for essential health services. - [Source]
- 🔧 Judicial activity resumed in Raqqa after Ministry of Justice committees arrived to organize courts and secure documents, with official warnings against violations as part of efforts to establish state authority. - [Source]
- 💼 Syria participated in the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair in Madrid, focusing on restoring Syria’s place on the global tourism map, enhancing investment and recovery plans, with notable cooperation and turnout at the Syrian pavilion from tourism sector representatives. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🌍 Syrian Civil Defense teams, the Ministry of Emergency, and other bodies continued responding to the polar weather front causing heavy snow and rain. Efforts included opening blocked roads, assisting stranded vehicles, and salting streets in multiple provinces, warning residents of ice dangers. Initiatives included snow removal and bread distribution in camps, amid significant hardship for displaced people and children. - [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], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24]
- 🎭 The Grand Halfaia Mosque in northern rural Hama was reopened after rehabilitation, attended by ministers, advisors, and a Turkish parliamentary delegation. The Turkish organization “Fateh Dar” supervised the reconstruction; the mosque is among the largest in the northern region. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 For the first time in Syria, an area was dedicated for deaf and mute worshippers at Imam Shafi’i Mosque in Damascus during Friday prayers as part of policies for social inclusion of people with disabilities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi praised Syrian efforts in closing the former regime’s nuclear activities file, stressing the need to complete verification operations with the support of the Syrian government in a transparent manner. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Abd Al-Rahman Bin Awf Mosque was inaugurated in Raqqa after Friday prayers with public attendance, marking ongoing religious and social revival and the restoration of vital infrastructure amid rainy conditions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 Young people in Raqqa celebrated by distributing sweets to internal security forces and residents as the Syrian Arab Army established control over the city. - [Source]
- 🎭 A Circassian Heritage Day celebration was held at the Culture House Theater in Homs to highlight the cultural presence and social role of the Circassian community in Syria. - [Source]
- 🌍 Syrians received warnings about the dangers of traveling due to snow and ice accumulation, with severe difficulties reported on roads in various regions amid ongoing unstable weather. Heavy rain fell in most provinces, and authorities continued road clearing and emergency services. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎭 The ancient Bosra Castle in Daraa is a popular destination for residents during holidays due to its historical and touristic value. - [Source]
- 🌍 Aerial footage and photographs showed winter scenes in several Syrian cities, including al-Kasra in western Deir ez-Zor, Sarmada, the Euphrates River, and rainfall in Raqqa, al-Suqaylabiyah, and rural Daraa, with continued snow and rain accumulation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
- 🌍 Cold waves and severe chilly weather persisted in rural Latakia due to the weather front. - [Source]
- 🌍 Official meteorological channels reported the rainfall amounts over a 24-hour period until the morning of January 23, 2026. - [Source]