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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-10

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-10

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  • 🌍 The international coalition welcomed Syria as the 90th member in the coalition against ISIS, reaffirming its support to defeat the group, transferring detainees, reintegrating families, maintaining a ceasefire, and integrating the SDF into state institutions. Syria’s participation marks a new chapter in regional security with commitment to joint efforts against ISIS. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Syrian Minister of Economy discussed establishing a joint business council with the Italian ambassador and met with a UN delegation to enhance economic cooperation and support development projects with the participation of local and international private sectors. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 The Association of Syrian Revolution Detainees, in cooperation with a Turkish charity, provided financial aid to released detainees in Rural Damascus. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Syrian Minister of Finance concluded his participation in the Al-Ula Conference in Saudi Arabia and discussed with the Asian Bank financing infrastructure reconstruction projects in Syria. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Central Bank of Syria discussed with a French delegation the development of financial systems, enhancing financial stability, and exchanging expertise. - [Source]
  • 💰 Saudi officials stated that new contracts between Syria and Saudi Arabia advance economic cooperation and support investments in multiple sectors, while the Saudi cabinet emphasized support for combating terrorism, a political solution for Palestine, and warned against rumors concerning Gaza. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 An agreement was signed to maintain Jandar power station in Homs, supported by UNDP and Japan, valued at $12.4 million to stabilize energy and improve supply in several Syrian provinces. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏢 The project to rehabilitate the Cement Bridge on the Homs–Hama road aims to enhance traffic safety and connect both sides of the highway over five months, funded by UN-Habitat. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Technical steps were accelerated to activate the Tadif and Al-Bab irrigation project in Aleppo countryside according to approved standards. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Hama Water and the Danish Council started electric and civil works for the ‘Mizer’ water project in northern Hama countryside to enhance infrastructure efficiency and supply water to several villages. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 A dialysis center project was launched in Maarrat al-Numan to ease patients’ suffering, alongside an initiative in Austria to equip a health center in the town in Idlib countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 The Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor in Deir Ezzor, in cooperation with organizations, distributed heating clothing to residents and diabetic children in neighborhoods of the city. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🚨 The National Mine Action Center continues clearing Jobar district in Damascus from war remnants, in cooperation with Halo Trust and the Red Cross, to secure roads and protect residents. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Director of Social Insurance clarified that Decree 29 of 2026 incentivizes employers to settle their status without extra fines, supporting the national economy and resolving outstanding debts. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Director of International Cooperation at the Foreign Ministry received Sweden’s Deputy Minister of Migration in Damascus; they discussed bilateral cooperation, voluntary return of Syrians, support for development projects, and status of Syrians in Sweden. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 A Polish surgical delegation concluded a free surgical campaign at Homs National Hospital in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Al-Ameen Organization, conducted oncology and general surgeries, exchanged expertise with Syrian staff, and plans to repeat the campaign in Idlib. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The head of the Civil Aviation Authority met the Saudi ambassador to discuss enhancing cooperation, exchanging expertise, and developing the aviation sector between the two countries. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Nighttime images from Hazarin, Idlib countryside, show streetlights installed by Basma and Zeitouna organization under the supervision of the governorate. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Lattakia Water Resources Directorate intensified maintenance of irrigation networks in Jableh and executed new projects to improve canal and drainage efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Damascus and its countryside are preparing the ‘Fazaat Ahl Al-Sham’ initiative to support those affected by Idlib floods, with civil defense teams cleaning roads and protecting camps. The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor visited affected camps and met humanitarian organizations. Damascus University also launched a donation campaign for Idlib camps. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🎓 About half a million children returned to schools in newly liberated areas (Raqqa, Deir Ezzor, rural Aleppo). - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 The director of Adra Industrial City announced new facilities to boost investment. - [Source]
  • 🏢 An on-site visit was conducted to Aleppo pumping stations, and workers were honored for their efforts in maintenance, operation, and ensuring water supply for irrigation and drinking despite challenges. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Turkish Foreign Minister praised progress in Syria, emphasized the importance of dialogue with the SDF and unity, lauded government reforms on Kurdish rights, stressed the importance of nuclear dialogue between countries, and showed no concern about a near U.S.-Iran war. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria and Saudi Arabia discussed enhancing cooperation in civil aviation, developing Aleppo Airport, and launching new budget airline routes as part of a broader partnership involving other vital sectors. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Vocational education supported Deir ez-Zor schools with thousands of desks through a volunteer project implemented by craftsmen, teachers, and students in recently liberated areas. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Jdeidet Yabous border crossing shifted to faster service thanks to the single-window hall and simplified procedures. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Damascus International Airport witnessed active daily passenger movement. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Energy issued a statement regarding the restoration of Tawi Rumman and Jarwa stations in Raqqa. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Aleppo met with FAO and ACSAD to discuss and rehabilitate modern irrigation projects to support agriculture and productivity in Deir Hafer, Maskana, and southern Aleppo countryside, with a field visit to review water usage efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Justice received the Swedish Deputy Minister of Migration and Development Cooperation to discuss judicial cooperation, the citizen’s role in public rights protection, and enhancing judicial inspection. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Energy received the head of the Central Authority for Control and Inspection to discuss enhancing oversight in the energy sector and improving services for citizens. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Transport conducted a field tour in Daraa to inspect the progress of work and discuss challenges with the governor. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Deputy Minister of Transport met with the Daraa Transport Directorate to discuss developing the transport sector and improving citizen services as part of ministry efforts. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Latakia Transport Directorate completed over 83,418 transport transactions during 2025. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A meeting between the Minister of Higher Education and the European Union discussed reopening the Erasmus+ office in Damascus, expanding academic exchange, and strengthening scientific and research cooperation between Syrian universities, along with sector priorities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health held a capacity-building workshop on governance and leadership in health professions education, with participation from the Ministers of Higher Education and Health and WHO, discussing support for mental health and medical education programs with a MedGlobal delegation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Energy launched an online survey on fuel stations in Syria to improve service and enhance safety and quality standards. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Assistant Minister of Transport visited the Transport Directorate in Tartous to monitor services and challenges, focusing on clearance certification and insurance, and stressed continuing extra working hours to ease waiting times. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Hama Water authority completed installing a solar power system for Harbnafseh well in the southern countryside to improve drinking water, with community and institutional support. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education discussed with international organizations an inclusive education plan, formation of a national team for students with disabilities, digital toolkit development, and vocational education enhancement, and held a meeting to plan implementation with focus on inclusive environment and staff training. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Administrative Development supervised the enhancement of the technical system for managing government human resources, held a meeting on digital transformation, and oversaw initial trials in the Ministry of Justice alongside drafting the new civil service law. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice issued decision No. 335/L for 2026 accepting nominated experts and summoned them for the legal oath in provincial courts from February 15 to 24, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 The Ministry of Justice denied reports about the promotion of Judge Catherine Daghlawi, confirmed the start of investigations into the allegations against her, emphasized judicial independence, denied rumors of criminalizing Syrian revolution participants, and clarified the matter concerns only routine rotations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Weis strengthened judicial inspection to protect judicial independence and support citizens, providing full protection for complainants and witnesses as a safeguard for public interest and prevention of recurrence. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Syrian Youth Forum launched its activities at Damascus University in the presence of officials, providing a dialogue platform for youth in preparation for the National Youth Conference. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Education sent a message of appreciation to teachers across Syria, especially in Idlib and the north, praising their role and affirming efforts to improve their living conditions. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Digital Transformation Committee assessed the state of electronic services in Daraa. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Damascus University announced the start of registration for open education returning students for the first semester of 2025-2026 until March 10, with a warning that extensions will not be permitted. - [Source]
  • 🔧 SANA provided a summary of events and news for February 10, 2026. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Homs Health Directorate launched the ‘Your Procedures Guide’ project to simplify administrative and medical procedures. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Idlib Water Establishment announced for the second time a tender to install a solar power system for operating a water well in Hantoutin village. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A new building for the Homs Religious Endowments Directorate was inaugurated with official attendance, repurposing a former Baath Party facility for religious service. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Official efforts in Latakia are ongoing to address floods in the northern countryside, bolster dam reserves, open roads, and clean waterways and infrastructure. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Political Affairs Director in Hasakah met elders and intellectuals in Al-Shaddadi to emphasize social cohesion and rejection of hate speech. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced a list of specialized lectures as part of the Damascus International Book Fair events. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Excellence and Creativity Commission’s Board launched new plans and pathways for developing its work post-liberation, focusing on discovering talents, integrating innovation, honoring innovators, and building national and international partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 Damascus Governorate and the Italian University of Venice organized a planning workshop to set a future vision for Damascus focused on sustainability and linking heritage with modern planning within an urban development program. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Education visited the Ministry of Sports’ booth at the Damascus Book Fair and reviewed programs and content. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Awqaf visited Al-Tal city and held a meeting with scholars, preachers, and students to enhance religious outreach and field cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Raqqa Health Director and the Ministries of Agriculture and Health denied the presence of deadly poultry diseases, confirmed the sector is free of epidemics, continuous monitoring is ongoing, and warned against misinformation, stressing the sector’s health and safety. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🎭 The Department of Mosques in the Ministry of Awqaf announced a series of lectures titled “Ramadan Breeze” as part of a broad religious awareness program in preparation for Ramadan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Awqaf offered condolences on the passing of Sheikh Abdul Tawab Al-Rawdan, a leading figure in Quranic renaissance in the eastern region, praising his contributions and teaching. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Water Resources Directorate in Idlib opened roads and responded to floods in Jisr al-Shughour and its countryside, continuing water drainage and securing passage within an emergency plan to address rain damage. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Emergencies launched a tree-planting campaign in Tartous to boost vegetation cover and started debris removal projects in Jabal al-Akrad, Latakia, to improve services and expedite the return of residents. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Endowments inaugurated the restored Khalifa Omar bin Abdulaziz Complex in eastern rural Idlib, including a mosque, mausoleum, Quran memorization institute, and garden, in cooperation with a Turkish organization and with the attendance of religious and official figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎭 An exhibition in Azaz, rural Aleppo showcased the creations of visually impaired individuals under the patronage of the Directorate of Sports and Youth. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Most Syrian regions are affected by a weather front causing heavy rainfall on the coast and in some areas, with warnings of strong winds and high waves, and precautionary advice until Friday. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 A third-grade girl recited a poem about the Prophet Muhammad’s family at the Damascus International Book Fair. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Syrian Sports Medicine Federation organized an advanced course on sports injuries and physical therapy in Al-Fayhaa, February 12-14, 2026, with participation from specialized medical and sports staff as part of continuous education plans. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The fifth day of the Khair Festival in Douma saw active shopping ahead of Ramadan. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A scientific event was held in Latakia to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A tree planting campaign in Tartous planted 8,000 new saplings to increase green spaces. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Nawa won against Saida 4-0 in the second division league in Daraa. - [Source]


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