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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-28

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-28

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  • 🤝 The Agriculture Directorate in Sweida completed the distribution of seed and fertilizer grants to farmers in western rural Sweida. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The General Water Resources Authority discussed with FAO and WFP representatives projects to rehabilitate irrigation networks and pumping stations in Al-Ghab, Hama, aiming to improve irrigation efficiency and support agricultural production. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 President Erdoğan of Turkey discussed by phone with President Trump bilateral relations, regional developments including the Syrian file, the integration of SDF within Syrian state institutions, reaffirmed Turkey’s support for Syria, and praised Decree No. 13 granting citizenship to Kurds. - [Source]
  • 🚨 The Ministry of Interior enhanced its readiness in Tartous by deploying a new fleet of vehicles to increase safety and operational efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Minister of Finance discussed with the Turkish ambassador economic and financial cooperation, benefiting from Turkey’s experience in various sectors, and the possibility of Turkish support for infrastructure, energy, and water. Meetings with Turkish companies explored investment opportunities in Syria’s mining sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🤝 Syrian Civil Defense teams escorted an aid convoy to Ayn al-Arab east of Aleppo, in cooperation with the Red Cross and Red Crescent, providing medical and relief assistance and evacuating civilians through the humanitarian corridor to shelters. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Commission signed an MoU with the Central Authority for Inspection to strengthen financial oversight, integrity, and establish a law-abiding financial system, aiming to enhance Syria’s central bank position globally. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 Several displaced Afrin residents who had been living in Hasakah and Qamishli arrived in Shaddadi in preparation for their transfer to their villages and homes in Aleppo and Afrin. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Drinking Water and Sanitation Foundation of Damascus and its countryside, with the Red Cross and Syrian Red Crescent, completed equipping two wells in Harasta Al-Jabal project to enhance drinking water supplies for about 100,000 people. - [Source]
  • 💰 The financial watchdog revealed the waste of public funds amounting to 6 billion SYP at the Syrian Oil Company due to the procurement of used generators at inflated prices. The contractor has been apprehended and officials referred to the judiciary for harming public funds. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria announced a program to attract top graduates in economics, law, and IT as part of the 2026–2030 strategy to prepare skilled staff supporting financial stability and sustainable development. - [Source]
  • 🔧 An extension was announced for receiving absentees among the applicants for the first post-liberation NCO course to complete medical examinations and submit documents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Transport and the Governor of Deir Ezzor inspected damaged roads and bridges, providing urgent solutions with a priority for repairing the strategic Siyasah Bridge and planning transport network development after liberating the province from the SDF. The Minister and the Governor of Raqqa also toured bridge situations and discussed reconnecting the river banks with technical alternatives and future plans. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎭 The Syrian Minister of Culture visited Raqqa, inspected a bridge destroyed by the SDF, praised the city’s historical role and the resilience of its people, delivered a message on Syrian unity, toured cultural infrastructure, and offered condolences to families of two children killed by a mine from SDF remnants in Hajin. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🤝 The Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection rehabilitated production lines in Hama bakeries to improve bread quality and increase production capacity, in cooperation with the World Food Programme, as part of plans to develop the public bakery sector. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Relevant authorities in Hasaka increased flour distribution to rural areas to ensure continuous bread production, delivering convoys of flour to bakeries in newly liberated areas to support food security. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A ministerial delegation headed by the Syrian Minister of Religious Endowments visited Jordan, meeting with his Jordanian counterpart and ministry staff to discuss joint cooperation. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Syrian Trading Corporation in Aleppo announced public auctions for renting warehouses and the Al-Zabadiyah hall, as well as a request for investment proposals for land in Baramkeh, Damascus, under set technical requirements. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The EU affirmed that the former Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons constitutes a violation of international law and possible war crimes, following an OPCW report on the 2016 Kafr Zita attack. The EU praised the Syrian government’s cooperation in investigations and called for accountability for chemical attacks. - [Source]
  • 🤝 A team from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor met with civil society organizations in Raqqa to discuss their main challenges and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination to improve local community services. - [Source]
  • 💼 Omran Company enhanced its partnerships in Egypt by signing an MoU to supply clinker and boost industrial cooperation with Egyptian companies. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Jableh cigarette factory resumed production after introducing new 120mm filters, allowing efficient operations to resume. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A delegation from the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment participated in the Future of Real Estate Forum in Riyadh 2026, reviewed the latest waste and real estate projects, and discussed cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A branch of the Syrian Building and Construction Company was established in Raqqa to enhance construction and reconstruction in eastern Syria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Deputy Minister of Energy and the Director of the General Electricity Generation Corporation met with the JICA delegation to discuss cooperation in supporting power plants, increasing efficiency, and training Syrian technical staff on modern technologies. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Authorities reactivated the Al-Sabha power substation in Deir Ezzor and repaired its equipment after theft incidents during SDF control, with provincial support to improve electricity and water services for residents. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Air traffic continues at Damascus International Airport, and there was passenger activity at Aleppo International Airport. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health discussed enhancing cooperation and support with Japan’s JICA agency in the Syrian health sector, aiming to shift from aid to investment and emphasizing mental health, maternal and child care, and developing medical infrastructure. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 💼 The General Organization for Geology discussed investment opportunities in cement industry raw materials with a delegation from Sim Tech Group, as part of preparations for the 2026 Cement Industry Exhibition, and toured the geological museum. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Karakat bakery was rehabilitated and will soon be operational to provide bread for over 30 villages in the area. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Minister of Tourism announced that more than 3.5 million visitors entered Syria since liberation until the end of November, with government hotel profits up 170% amid tourism recovery and rising investments. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A meeting was held between the Syrian Deputy Minister of Energy and the Azerbaijani chargé d’affaires to discuss strengthening cooperation, exchange of expertise, and development of joint projects in the energy sector. - [Source]
  • 💼 For the first time, the General Company for Food Industries announced an internal sealed-bid tender to supply thermal nylon for bag packaging, inviting interested parties to review the requirements and submit offers within the specified period. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A center was opened in Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to settle the status of individuals who had previously joined the SDF. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministers of Interior and Higher Education discussed institutional cooperation and the exchange of expertise and training, as well as the possibility of establishing a university specialized in security sciences to support scientific research and staff development. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education issued a decision allowing staff transfers in several governorates to enhance educational stability, with the minister emphasizing the return of dismissed teachers, school preparations for the second semester, and evaluation and improvement of educational performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed a cooperation agreement with the Central Authority for Control and Inspection to enhance integrity, transparency, staff development, anti-corruption efforts, and link higher education with institutions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🏢 Authorities implemented a water project to rehabilitate the Tal Hawash well in northern Hama by equipping it with a solar energy system and modern pumps to improve services for residents. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Energy announced a local tender for cleaning and arrangement services for its building, warehouses, and guest apartment, with offers accepted until 24-2-2026. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health and the Customs Authority developed a strategy for cooperation to secure specialty medicines and enhance Syria’s pharmaceutical security, focusing on accelerating the import of cancer and biological drugs and combating smuggling. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The School Health Directorate concluded training courses titled “Saving Lives” as part of efforts to enhance the preparedness of school health personnel. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Schoolbooks and educational materials were distributed urgently in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa to ensure a successful start to the second semester. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 Aleppo Health Directorate organized World Cancer Day events at the Mohammed bin Zayed Oncology Hospital with the attendance of official entities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Interior Ministry directed the preparation of executive instructions to grant citizenship to Kurdish residents in Syria and cancel the 1962 census measures in Hasakah. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Civil defense teams completed a training course for gas vendors in Aleppo to enhance public safety and emergency response. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Hama National Hospital successfully removed a meningioma tumor in a patient as part of medical sector efforts. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Raqqa Justice Building was reopened and full judicial operations resumed following the liberation of the province. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management announced two sealed-bid tenders: one for laptops and another for printed employee ID cards. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice organized a workshop for judicial inspectors to enhance understanding of legal texts, inspection work, and to promote integrity and transparency. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Authorities allowed students admitted to public universities or institutes between 2011 and 2025 who have not completed registration to do so, provided they have not enrolled for the same or another degree elsewhere. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A seminar was organized in Salamiyah, Hama, to introduce the public to the volunteer management in the Ministry of Emergencies and disaster management. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The School Health Directorate initiated preventive and educational activities to raise health awareness among students and educational staff. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The General Organization for Seed Multiplication held a specialized wheat seed course with the Red Cross to improve seed quality and support food security. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting with the EU mission to enhance support for farmers, rehabilitate agricultural infrastructure, and address drought and water scarcity, emphasizing the importance of modern irrigation systems and seed multiplication support. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Homs Water Resources Directorate conducted a technical tour to assess the safety of the Howeisis pit east of Homs and enhance the water harvesting system to support livestock and local community development in the Syrian Badia. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Quneitra Water Resources Directorate carried out maintenance to improve water drainage and the efficiency of the Kudnah Dam irrigation network, including channel and crossing cleaning to protect agricultural lands. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Syria reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a culture of coexistence and peace on the International Day of Living Together in Peace, stressing the importance of dialogue and mutual respect among all components of Syrian society. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Youth and Sports completed preparations for the Syrian Youth Forum in Rural Damascus, with broad participation, to highlight the role and aspirations of youth. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management published a statement on the risks of war remnants in areas previously controlled by the SDF. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Local Administration discussed the draft national solid waste strategy to improve waste management and reduce random landfills, with World Bank participation. The project includes urgent actions in selected cities and plans to close about 1,400 illegal dumpsites. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Director General of the General Water Resources Authority and officials toured to inspect cleaning and maintenance work on Barada and Awaj rivers and their branches in Rural Damascus, aiming to improve water flow and resource sustainability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting with FAO to discuss a national drought management program, forming a national team to address drought and climate change challenges. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 Intellectuals and artists in Raqqa discussed ways to revive the city’s cultural role and enhance its cultural activity in an open meeting. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Daal city in rural Daraa experienced remarkable winter weather, which was documented in photographs. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A report was issued on rainfall amounts during the last 24 hours up to the morning of Wednesday 28/1/2026. - [Source]


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