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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-13

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-13

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  • 🤝 Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Hind Qubwat, met with the UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director to discuss developing and sustaining joint projects on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Humanitarian Peace Foundation celebrated the achievements of its project for children with autism spectrum in Idlib. - [Source]
  • 💰 A meeting was held in Raqqa to enhance trust between the financial administration and local commercial and economic sectors. - [Source]
  • 🏢 An abandoned residential building previously damaged by the February 2023 earthquake and earlier shelling collapsed in Al-Kallaseh, Aleppo, with no injuries reported. - [Source]
  • 💰 There were calls to strengthen supply supervision over commercial markets in Aleppo city. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Russian deputy envoy accused Israel of undermining Syria’s unity and spraying chemicals in Quneitra, praised the Syrian government’s efforts to protect citizens, reaffirmed support for Syria’s unity, and considered the integration agreement between the government and the SDF an important step toward unifying the country. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Interior showcased new modern vehicles on the streets of Homs during an official handover to enhance police unit readiness, with significant citizen interaction during the preparations to receive the new vehicles. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
  • 🏢 Syrian Transport Minister Yarob Badr announced at the Islamic Transport Ministers Conference in Istanbul that Syria has entered a recovery and reconstruction phase, supported the establishment of a sustainable land transport hub in Turkey, and presented a roadmap for regional transport infrastructure integration. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and discussed humanitarian issues and the Syrian situation during the Munich Security Conference. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Syrian Arab Red Crescent received 8 ambulances donated by the International Federation, in the presence of federation and organization officials. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The ‘Hand in Hand’ campaign distributed winter clothing to camp residents in Idlib. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Work began to fill holes caused by a tunnel collapse on Corniche Al-Sour Street in Raqqa. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Alabi affirmed that Syria’s international openness and diplomatic solutions do not mean waiving sovereignty or rights, and that new economic contracts reflect recovery. He highlighted the importance of international partnerships against terrorism, progress in the northeast, resolution of Kurdish civil rights, and upcoming parliamentary elections in two languages. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development, in coordination with Internal Trade, announced job and vocational vacancies in Syrian provinces, specifying application conditions and a deadline of 21/02/2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🌍 The UN Security Council and Deputy Special Envoy welcomed the comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, which covers civilian, economic, administrative, and military arrangements for northeast Syria. They stressed the importance of civilian protection, aid delivery, and Syrian territorial unity. Syria’s ambassador highlighted the integration of the SDF into state institutions, with regional and international support for the agreement and anti-terrorism efforts, including management of ISIS detainee centers. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with the Queen Noor Civil Aviation Technical College in Jordan to enhance the training and qualification of aviation personnel, exchange expertise, and improve aviation safety and security standards. An updated air transport agreement was also signed between both countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Turkey’s UN representative stressed that strengthening Syria’s unity and territorial integrity enhances its international responsibilities, highlighting significant steps to maintain Syria’s unity and sovereignty. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 “Understand Me” initiative was launched by Khed Be Yadi Foundation with government ministries to support autistic children through awareness, opening and equipping specialized centers in several provinces, with broad ministerial, diplomatic, and academic participation. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The General Electricity Transmission Corporation maintained the Raqqa–Hasakah 230 kV line to repair faults and restore power to Hasakah, cooperating with the Red Cross and security bodies to ensure worker safety and urging public cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Water in Homs is addressing contamination in the Safsafa neighborhood network and carrying out maintenance to improve distribution lines and ensure safe water for residents. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Pakistan’s permanent envoy to the UN condemned Israel’s violations of the 1974 disengagement accord and called for its withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The United States called for supporting Syria’s anti-terror efforts and facing humanitarian challenges, welcomed Presidential Decree No. 13 which increases Kurdish involvement, supported the comprehensive agreement with the SDF, and reaffirmed its commitment to a united, sovereign Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🌍 The representative of Bahrain praised Syria’s efforts in combating terrorism, welcomed its joining of the international coalition against ISIS, and called on the international community to support Syria in restoring sovereignty, stability, territorial unity, reconstruction, and refugee return. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 A project to strengthen Syriatel stations was implemented to improve internet service in Salamiyah, Hama countryside. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Arab Group at the UN affirmed its support for the Syrian government in recovery and reconstruction, praised the implementation of the roadmap in Sweida, rejected any attempts at division, and commended Syrian national steps in dialogue, constitution, elections, and fighting drugs and terrorism. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏥 The Syrian Minister of Health toured Hasakah to assess the health situation, support hospitals, strengthen staffing with international support, and inspected Al-Shaddadi Hospital in preparation for its opening. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Minister of Justice discussed with the committee searching for missing children of detainees and their families the means to uncover the truth and enhance accountability, and received the Director of International Cooperation to discuss bilateral cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 Final preparations have been completed for the consular office in Idlib province to resume services. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Restoration and maintenance work continues at Al-Qadisiyah School in Taqad, Aleppo countryside. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Consulate in Bonn began receiving citizens by appointment via a special app to organize operations and improve consular services, moving gradually toward digital services for Syrians in Germany. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health inspected the rehabilitation works at Tadmor National Hospital, reviewed services and needs, as part of plans to resume hospital operations and expand healthcare services in the Badia region. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Aleppo Governor met with heads of administrative units to discuss improving services in the governorate. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Sweida Governor Mustafa Al-Bakour inspected the Al-Matouna checkpoint and reviewed traffic flow in rural Sweida. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Minister of Higher Education Marwan Halabi met university dormitory students at Damascus University to hear their complaints and take steps to improve living conditions and services, and visited the technology incubator to review student projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Dr. Nasreen Obeid highlighted at the Damascus International Book Fair the importance of educational books in supporting parents with children in difficult situations, and called for active dialogue with children and the prominence of books in the digital age. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🌍 Minister of Information Hamza Al-Mustafa met a Turkish delegation to discuss media cooperation, countering disinformation, and exchanging expertise in digital systems, along with reviewing the ministry’s efforts at the book fair. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎤 The SANA news brief covered the main local events on February 13, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The General Secretariat of the Presidency set Ramadan working hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all ministries, allowing flexibility for institutions providing continuous services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Education continues to reinstate dismissed teachers to their jobs, with more than 14,600 teachers returning to support teachers’ rights and educational stability. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management announced a tender for the supply of manual handling equipment. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The National Authority for Quality and Accreditation announced the first round dates for the 2026 national unified medical exams, highlighting efforts to enhance the quality of medical education and standardize national assessment criteria. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Information announced the launch of the Professional Code of Conduct on February 15. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor continues workshops to discuss amending the Associations Law, aiming to improve the legal environment for associations with the participation of civil society representatives. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment stated that eliminating administrative inefficiency and reinstating dismissed employees are ministry priorities to ensure institutional effectiveness. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Sports and Youth announced a training workshop to support and develop youth entrepreneurial skills in Idlib and Aleppo. - [Source]
  • 💻 A delegation from the Syrian Postal Corporation visited Ankara to learn about the Turkish postal service and its digital offerings. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The General Organization for Seed Multiplication presented the available varieties produced by the National Seed Multiplication Project. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Damascus International Book Fair hosted diverse cultural and artistic activities with broad Syrian and Arab participation, including inclusion initiatives, workshops, book signings, and extended visiting hours. - [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]
  • 🎭 Residents of Al-Ma’allaqa in rural Quneitra renovated the village mosque through a community initiative. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Friday sermons are being translated into sign language in Damascus mosques with the support of the Ministries of Social Affairs and Labor and Awqaf, to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque was reopened in Al-Khadra village, rural Latakia, after renovation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Syrian Minister of Information met a delegation from the American IREX organization to discuss the state of media and prospects for its development, emphasizing media freedom, supporting training programs, and building international partnerships for media workforce development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 Cultural activities were held on the seventh day of the Damascus International Book Fair, with the Ministry of Awqaf’s pavilion continuing to offer diverse scientific and intellectual programs, attracting visitors and affirming support for moderate religious culture. Jordanian preacher Alaa Jaber visited the pavilion and praised the ministry’s efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
  • 🎭 The cultural bus initiative and children’s corner continued at the Damascus International Book Fair to encourage children’s reading and development through daily events and activities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Several Syrian provinces experienced a severe weather front with heavy rain and thunderstorms, especially in the coastal, northern, and western areas. Authorities issued warnings for floods and raised the emergency state, with civil defense teams working on rainwater drainage in affected areas. Scenes of heavy rain and increased water flow in several rivers and dams were recorded. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11]
  • 🎭 A motivational phrase highlighted the importance of books as the best companion and solace in life. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A news item discussed the life of Badawi al-Jabal, Muhammad Suleiman al-Ahmad, as one of the most prominent contemporary Syrian Arab poets, present with his words on homeland and authentic poetry. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Damascus International Book Fair provides an opportunity for civilizations, cultures, and people from around the world to meet in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Coverage of the traveller and content creator Yasser Dallab, who toured most Syrian regions on his motorcycle to convey a positive message about the country. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A statement was issued regarding the amount of rainfall during the 24 hours up to the morning of February 13, 2026. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Al-Ashari Valley in western rural Daraa is a natural destination attracting locals during holidays. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Homs Al-Fidaa advanced to third place in the Premier Football League. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Zilal Al-Muallem was elected president of the Syrian Table Tennis Federation, with a new board appointed to develop the sport. - [Source]


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