Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-09

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• 🎭 The special edition of the Damascus International Book Fair continues with participation from over 35 countries, official Arab and foreign visits, and diverse cultural, artistic, and heritage events. The fair saw large attendance from visitors, students, and honored Syrian and Arab cultural figures. - [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], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35], [Source 36], [Source 37], [Source 38], [Source 39], [Source 40], [Source 41], [Source 42], [Source 43], [Source 44], [Source 45], [Source 46], [Source 47], [Source 48], [Source 49], [Source 50], [Source 51], [Source 52], [Source 53], [Source 54], [Source 55], [Source 56], [Source 57], [Source 58], [Source 59], [Source 60], [Source 61], [Source 62], [Source 63], [Source 64], [Source 65], [Source 66], [Source 67], [Source 68], [Source 69], [Source 70], [Source 71], [Source 72], [Source 73], [Source 74], [Source 75], [Source 76], [Source 77], [Source 78], [Source 79], [Source 80], [Source 81], [Source 82], [Source 83], [Source 84], [Source 85], [Source 86], [Source 87], [Source 88], [Source 89], [Source 90], [Source 91], [Source 92], [Source 93], [Source 94], [Source 95], [Source 96], [Source 97], [Source 98], [Source 99], [Source 100], [Source 101], [Source 102], [Source 103], [Source 104], [Source 105], [Source 106], [Source 107], [Source 108], [Source 109], [Source 110], [Source 111], [Source 112], [Source 113], [Source 114], [Source 115], [Source 116], [Source 117], [Source 118], [Source 119], [Source 120], [Source 121], [Source 122], [Source 123], [Source 124], [Source 125], [Source 126]
• ⚔️ A delegation from Syria’s Ministry of Defense participated in the 2026 World Defense Show in Riyadh to discuss cooperation with military entities and international companies and review latest defense technologies. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🌍 Minister of Defense Major General Merhaf Abu Qasra met Turkish ambassador Nuh Yilmaz in Damascus to discuss bilateral relations and enhance joint cooperation. - [Source]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued an official bulletin of exchange rates for the new and old Syrian pound on 9-2-2026. - [Source]
• 🌍 Israeli forces arrested three youths near Jbata al-Khashab in Quneitra and later released them; the Syrian government denounces Israeli actions and calls for international pressure for full withdrawal. - [Source]
• 🌍 Syria participated for the first time in the international coalition meeting against ISIS in Riyadh. Foreign Minister Shaibani and the Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized Syria’s role in combating terrorism, discussed security cooperation with international parties, and Syria reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism as part of the coalition. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
• 🤝 Civil works for a new bakery were completed in Busra al-Harir, rural Daraa, with WFP support to improve food security and support rural areas. - [Source]
• 🎤 An organizational session was held in Homs to follow up on the reintegration of defectors, enhance security, and benefit from their professional experience. - [Source]
• 🚨 The Ministry of Defense thwarted an attempt to smuggle toxic substances (scorpion venom and zanjibar) in Tartous and arrested 11 involved individuals, warning of the dangers these substances pose to public health and security. - [Source]
• 🏢 Authorities launched the second phase of the Bab al-Nayrab water pipeline replacement project in Aleppo, covering 1,850 meters, in cooperation with UN-Habitat to improve infrastructure and provide water. - [Source]