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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-11

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-11

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  • 🌍 Syria and the Netherlands discussed cooperation in mine clearance as the Syrian Minister of Emergency met the Dutch envoy to discuss recovery and demining programs. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Energy signed an agreement with the governments of Italy and Norway and the UNDP to rehabilitate the Deir Ali power plant for $10.7 million, including urgent maintenance and technical training to restore 120 megawatts, improving electricity supply for over two million people. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
  • 🏢 The national potato seed project’s production has reached Idlib farmers after an interruption, with the Seed Multiplication Institution starting the distribution to subscribers. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Syrian government launched new measures to regulate freight movement through official crossings with strict requirements and the activation of transport offices, aiming to support the economy. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The water purification plant in Sbeina, Damascus countryside, was reinstated after rehabilitation through a Czech government and ADRA-funded project, serving about 15,000 residents. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A new water treatment station was inaugurated in Sbeineh, Rural Damascus, funded by the Czech government and implemented by ADRA, to improve drinking water reliability for 15,000 people using reverse osmosis and electrical connection. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Association of Syrian Revolution Detainees and the Turkish Ummah Charity provided financial support to freed detainees from former regime prisons in rural Damascus. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Syrian Development Fund discussed with the Syrian American Business Council ways to introduce expatriates to the fund’s development programs and its strategy for supporting local projects. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Energy discussed with a high-level Turkish delegation cooperation in gas, electricity, and oil investment to enhance relations and joint energy projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Central Financial Control Agency uncovered a financial corruption case nearing two billion lira in the state Foreign Trade Institution under the Ministry of Economy from the former regime era, causing major financial loss. Responsible individuals were referred to the judiciary, required to repay amounts, and relieved from their positions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Damascus Internal Trade Directorate began using QR codes for businesses, enabling electronic evaluation and complaints to regulate the market and enhance transparency. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A tender has been announced to construct a high water tank in Ma’arat al-Nu’man, Idlib, funded by Al-Wafa Campaign, with bids accepted until 25/2/2026. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Syrian Development Fund clarified that recent donation campaigns in several provinces were not under its official activities and that its resources came from official and some individual donations, affirming transparency and readiness to launch new development programs. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Residents of Yabroud in rural Damascus participated in the “Fazaat Ahl Al-Sham” campaign, collecting in-kind donations for Idlib’s affected civilians, continuing civil society’s support for aid campaigns. - [Source]
  • 💰 In Istanbul, a program for investigative and developmental solutions for Syrian businesspeople was launched to improve business networking, develop the business environment, and provide practical solutions, with international organizational support. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria and Jordan signed a new air transport agreement in Amman to update the previous one, expand cooperation and aviation networks, and ensure the highest safety standards. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A glimpse of the daily passenger movement at Aleppo International Airport. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Statistics of Aleppo International Airport’s work for January 2026 were announced. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Damascus International Book Fair saw large public attendance and diverse activities, with participation from ministers and ambassadors from over 35 countries, as well as prominent literary and cultural figures. The fair included awards, seminars, artistic events, and received wide media coverage. - [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]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Agriculture reviewed its activities and results for January 2026 regarding support to the agricultural sector and food security. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 Authorities extended the deadline for investors’ settlement, boosting investment activity and enabling new industrial projects in Hassia Industrial City. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Communications signed a memorandum of understanding with Mastercard to enhance Syria’s digital and financial infrastructure through fintech projects, training, and incubator programs. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Maintenance was performed on the dirt bridge between the banks of the Euphrates in Deir ez-Zor, including repairing iron parts and cleaning the bridge entrance to ensure safe passage. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Damascus Chamber of Commerce discussed with the French Development Agency the launch of joint programs to support and finance small and medium enterprises and enhance the business environment. - [Source]
  • 🚨 War remnants disposal teams continue destroying unexploded ordnance to protect civilians and enable farmers to safely use their land. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Director of Road Transport visited Suwayda governorate to inspect a proposed site for establishing a transport sub-office and to prepare for service improvements. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the 6th conference on eliminating child labor in Morocco and called for child protection and enhanced social protection. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Local Administration announced the start of establishing an interactive real estate database and map to connect state institutions and facilitate government services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Syrian civil defense teams began a debris removal project in Jabal al-Akrad, Latakia, to improve services and facilitate residents’ return. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Deir ez-Zor Health Directorate sent specialized medical teams to Al-Hol camp to provide health services and improve humanitarian response. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed an agreement with Marv Energy to generate 700 megawatts of electricity to support renewable energy. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Renovation projects are revitalizing Homs schools after comprehensive infrastructure and facility repairs, with video coverage. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Higher Education honored the Qatari “Ata’a Bila Hodood” medical team after they performed hundreds of heart surgeries in Damascus. The Qatari Red Crescent also launched a second medical convoy to conduct about 100 cardiac catheterization procedures with the ministry’s cooperation, supporting the health sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🤝 Civil defense teams evacuated families from Kherbet al-Jouz camps in Idlib to shelters due to floods and managed water issues. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A comprehensive renovation campaign is underway for rural Aleppo schools in Kafr Hamra, Huraytan, and Anadan to repair networks and facilities and provide a suitable educational environment. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Syrian Chambers of Commerce Union discussed with a delegation of Turkish businesspeople boosting investment partnerships, especially in oil derivatives, health, water, and reconstruction. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib School was inaugurated in Saqba, Damascus countryside, after renovation, attended by the Minister of Social Affairs and the Director of Education. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Road Transport Director held a meeting with transport managers and legal specialists to discuss solutions to legal issues, propose legislative amendments, and improve work mechanisms. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 A Syrian Ministry of Emergency delegation visited the National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan to learn about disaster management techniques and exchange expertise. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The solar power project to operate Ain al-Bayda pumps in al-Bab city is nearing completion to improve water services. - [Source]
  • 🏥 A Saudi-Polish medical team performed a hip replacement surgery at Idlib University Hospital as part of international medical cooperation. - [Source]
  • 🔧 An observer in the Temporary Registration Departments at the Ministry of Transport visited several departments to review service quality, receive feedback, and direct improvements. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Ministry of Justice Circular No. 6 emphasized the need to document file handovers using the official liability ledger. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and MedGlobal discussed developing medical education and mental health, focusing on treatment programs, training, and national mental health development. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Information received the final version of the professional code of conduct to enhance media performance, accompanied by a video report on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Health announced interview dates for the third and fourth batches of dismissed employees, inviting them to attend specialized authorities between February 15 and 26, 2026, and published the lists of names. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 SANA’s brief covered the main local and international developments for 11-2-2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The ministerial committee continued its work at the University of Health Sciences and Gaziantep University branches to assess legal and academic conditions. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Deputy Health Minister discussed investment opportunities in the Syrian pharmaceutical sector with US companies, inviting them to visit Syria and explore strategic partnerships. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated the MOFA SY app to speed up passport issuance for expatriates as part of its digital transformation plan. - [Source]
  • 🏥 A school vaccination campaign was launched in Quneitra for 2026, targeting first and sixth graders and unvaccinated students from last year, covering 206 schools with safe vaccines under the Ministry of Health’s plan. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Awqaf launched the first batch of electronic educational projects in Latakia to support digital transformation and improve religious education. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Pakistan announced its solidarity with Syria following floods in Idlib and Latakia and started an emergency response and evacuation campaign for the affected. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health organized a capacity-building workshop on governance and leadership for health professions in partnership with the WHO. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Raqqa residents demanded a return to the old children’s hospital due to the limited space and shortage of beds, aiming to improve child health services. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and Save the Children organized a workshop for staff at social care centers to discuss child protection and psychological support. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Supreme Committee for People’s Assembly Elections formed a sub-judicial committee in Raqqa for the two electoral districts to complete appeals and legal preparations for the 2025 elections. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Ministry of Justice circular no. 5 affirmed the responsibility of court secretariats for issuing notification memos to litigants. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Education affirmed support for teachers and improving their conditions, especially in the north, amid ongoing union actions to ensure rights and safeguard education. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Syrian flag was raised in central Raqqa, symbolizing the restoration of security, stability, and state presence. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education’s pavilion at the Damascus International Fair continues to receive visitors and delegations to review university publications and research projects. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Awqaf discussed with Belgian and French delegations ways to support Islamic outreach in Europe and exchange experience, with the delegation inviting the minister to visit Europe. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Minister of Social Affairs discussed with the Chairman of Germany’s Latin Bishops’ Council ways to enhance interfaith dialogue and promote coexistence. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Endowments inaugurated the new Endowments Directorate building in Homs, previously a Baath Party headquarters, as part of a program to restore endowment properties for religious and institutional work. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Tourism honored top graduates of the Dummar Tourism and Hospitality Training Center and outstanding instructors, supporting sector quality and recognizing excellence in tourism. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Authorities improved water infrastructure in Aleppo by completing phase two of the Bab al-Nairab water pipeline replacement in cooperation with UN-Habitat. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A fair was held in Azaz, rural Aleppo, showcasing the creations of blind individuals under the supervision of the Sports and Youth Directorate, aiming to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities and promote their social integration. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Energy signed an agreement to implement a wind power project of 700 MW by installing 140 turbines and connecting them to the national grid. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 Raqqa City Council began cleaning and pruning trees near the Maternity Hospital and Al-Naeem Roundabout to improve the city’s appearance and service quality. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education released the list of special lectures scheduled for Wednesday at the Damascus International Book Fair. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Aleppo is witnessing renovation works in sports facilities, including the maintenance of Al-Shahbaa Hall and the renovation of the players’ hotel in Hamdaniya Stadium. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Omari Mosque in Rastan was reopened after rehabilitation as part of efforts to restore religious buildings and strengthen community cohesion. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Awqaf’s pavilion at the Damascus International Book Fair continues to welcome visitors as a platform for those seeking religious knowledge and thought. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Agriculture Ministry confirmed after tests that water and plants in rural Quneitra are free of any toxins that could threaten public health, following the Israeli agricultural aviation’s spraying of unidentified substances. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Culture attended the Damascus International Book Fair, reviewed the activities, and emphasized the importance of supporting cultural events. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Emergency continued tree-planting campaigns in Hama to enhance vegetation cover, in cooperation with the Agriculture Directorate. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Emergency launched the “Green Tartous… Breath of the Future” tree-planting campaign, involving volunteers and local organizations to boost vegetation cover. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Youth and Sports granted financial rewards to Shabiba and Ahli Aleppo clubs and their fans, recognizing sportsmanship and promoting respect and fair competition during the basketball league match. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Minister of Sports discussed development plans with Al-Fayhaa Club’s management and confirmed providing support to enhance the club’s competitiveness and community involvement. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Ministry of Youth and Sports pavilion hosted a meeting with Syrian champions to honor their achievements and support success stories at the book fair. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The first Ramadan indoor football tournament was inaugurated at Al-Jalaa Hall in Damascus, initiated by the Ministry of Sports and Bahrain Embassy to support Syrian sports. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The first Ramadan futsal championship began at Al-Jalaa Sports Hall in Damascus, with 16 teams participating in daily competitive matches. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Ali Madad, the Arab boxing champion, won his first medal and looks forward to future achievements. - [Source]


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