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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-03-13

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-03-13

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  • 💰 Metal markets experienced sharp fluctuations and rising nickel and aluminum prices globally, due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, the closure of Hormuz Strait, and impacts on global supply chains and shipments. - [Source]
  • 💰 Global oil prices jumped by 8% due to Gulf tensions and concerns about supply disruptions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing military escalation. - [Source]
  • 💰 The United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing the purchase of stranded, sanctioned Russian oil amid the global energy crisis, leading to oil prices rising above $100 per barrel and countries drawing from their strategic reserves. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Syrian Civil Defense signed a cooperation agreement with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to fund the rehabilitation of the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management building in Damascus as part of Saudi Arabia’s support for the Syrian people. - [Source]
  • 💰 The United States released 172 million barrels from its strategic oil reserves, and the International Energy Agency issued an additional 400 million barrels to ease price pressures following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and military escalation. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Trump threatened total destruction of the Iranian regime and commented about Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as mutual strikes between the US/Israel and Iran continue and threats rise in the region. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💰 The Minister of Finance announced the upcoming release of more realistic tax laws to serve citizens, traders, and industrialists, with a focus on digitizing procedures and supporting the industrial sector and economy, during a meeting with the Union of Syrian Chambers of Industry. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Rehabilitation works continued on the Rumailan-Homs pipeline to ensure the flow of oil to Syrian refineries. - [Source]
  • 💼 Syria and Jordan facilitated direct truck crossings between the two countries without transfer, agreeing to enhance commercial and logistical cooperation and simplify procedures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The president’s wife, Latifa Al-Droubi, visited ‘Ibda’a’ school in Daraya, Damascus countryside, to inspect the school following its rehabilitation and reaffirmed support for education and the school’s role in building generations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The southern region’s underground cables team completed emergency repairs on the Qaboun 3 – Arbeen 66 kV line, which feeds Eastern Ghouta, after a tampering attempt, ensuring power stability and infrastructure protection. - [Source]
  • 🚨 International reports warn of increased cyberattacks linked to Iran targeting American and European companies and institutions, with a “digital front” opening against crucial infrastructure. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Tabqa city council removed concrete blocks from streets in rural Raqqa to ease traffic flow. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Director of Driving Licenses at the Ministry of Transport inspected the Adra center for potential rehabilitation after years of inactivity, as part of a plan to turn it into an integrated environment for practical and theoretical tests with a modern infrastructure. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎤 SANA published its news briefing for March 13, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Syrian Airlines provided free transportation service between Damascus and Aleppo International Airport starting March 14, coinciding with the resumption of certain international flights according to security developments. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Mojtaba Khamenei affirmed the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage amid military escalation, warning of retaliation and noting Iran’s role in regional tensions. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the positive steps mentioned in the Independent International Commission of Inquiry’s report on Syria, viewed its recommendations positively, and reaffirmed its commitment to a national path balancing justice and stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Agriculture Directorate in Idlib conducted a comprehensive livestock census to support breeders. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Administrative Development launched the national volunteer platform “Bunat” to connect Syrian youth with development opportunities in government institutions within a unified digital environment. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Basmat Amal School inaugurated a dedicated pathway for the visually impaired, using tactile guiding corridors to ease movement and enhance integration, with plans to extend the experience to other institutions. - [Source]
  • 🤝 Mount Killi in the Idlib countryside closes the page of displacement as residents return to their towns and begin a new life. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Thousands of Syrians benefit daily from the Syrian consulate’s services in Bonn since its opening, with easier passport procedures and improved services for residents in Germany and neighboring European countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Dentists’ Syndicate in Homs honored the families of its martyrs in appreciation of their sacrifices. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Industrial City administration in Hassia, Homs countryside, granted 10 administrative licenses for new industrial facilities since the beginning of the year, with a total capital of 33 billion Syrian pounds. - [Source]
  • 🔧 An educational explanation was provided on the Code of Professional Conduct, clarifying rights and duties at work, organizing the professional relationship, and providing a video on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management conducted practical and theoretical training for 30 university students in Damascus to enhance safety concepts and emergency readiness, also publishing statistics on its activities in January and February. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Interior organized the third phase of the first post-liberation officer student course competition, including English language and ICDL tests, to select qualified personnel for institutional work and enhance candidate competency. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 A Ministry of Health delegation took over management of Ras Al-Ain National Hospital in Hasakeh from the Turkish Red Crescent after its supervision period ended, conducted a field tour to assess the hospital and ensure continued healthcare for residents. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education has suspended the supplementary exam for the equivalency of foreign certificates for Syrian students for the years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to facilitate their return to Syrian schools; the decision covers middle and secondary level foreign certificates. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Inspection campaigns were carried out in Quneitra markets to control prices and ensure food safety. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education directed the republication of the unified medical admission announcement after withdrawing the previous version. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Syrian Higher Education Ministry extended the application period for dropout students until May 28, 2026, as part of facilities for returning students involved in the revolution. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The educational situation in Deir Hafer and Maskanah is witnessing the implementation of a comprehensive plan to sustain education, including activating schools, providing staff, and improving the educational environment. - [Source]
  • 🏥 War leaves invisible effects on mental health, and experts recommend adopting healthy habits and seeking psychological support for recovery and societal balance. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education continues efforts to rebuild the educational system in Raqqa and enhance the learning process through urgent measures for education provision and a safe environment. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development, in coordination with the Ministry of Local Administration, announced job vacancies in Deir ez-Zor governorate, explaining application details, required qualifications and criteria, and electronic application procedures via the provided links. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Certified medical advice was offered to kidney patients and for the prevention of kidney diseases on World Kidney Day. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Airports across the country are experiencing increased passenger activity as Eid al-Fitr approaches. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A Ramadan iftar was held at the university campus under the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education to promote solidarity, along with a collective iftar for students in Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Director of Endowments in Hasakah conducted a tour in Al-Arisha, meeting mosque preachers and imams, reviewing challenges of religious work, and distributing financial grants to mosque staff. - [Source]
  • 🎓 A Ramadan forum for Sharia secondary students was held in Idlib under the ‘Iman Yajma’una’ campaign, featuring guidance talks and faith-based activities to enhance educational values. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A collective iftar was held for around 1,200 sanitation workers in Aleppo in appreciation of their efforts, alongside a service meeting in Afrin to review the city’s conditions with regional officials and the Turkish consul. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 Minister of Awqaf Mohammad Shukri Abu Al-Khair delivered a speech in the Grand Mosque in Yalda after Tarawih prayer, and the speech is available through media sources. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The third episode of the ‘Waqafat Tadabburiyya’ contest has been released under the ‘Iman Yajma’una’ campaign, allowing participation in Quranic understanding through watching the video and answering questions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The ‘Wamda & Huda’ program in Aleppo featured a segment by student Abdelkader al-Sayed Ali on the virtue of supplication in Ramadan, targeting religious secondary school students. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Latakia’s Awqaf Directorate inaugurated Anas Bin Malik Mosque in Ghneima village after restoration and upgrading, attended by officials and community representatives. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Two lectures were held at the Sharia high school in Rural Damascus on the student’s role in family and society and strengthening faith values as part of the “Faith Unites Us” campaign. - [Source]
  • 💼 The Minister of Tourism participated in a Ramadan iftar organized by the Damascus Chamber of Tourism, gathering ministers, decision-makers, and tourism facility owners to strengthen professional and social ties in the sector. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Tourism organized a Ramadan iftar event for people with disabilities at Shalalat Al-Salam restaurant in Rabweh, in cooperation with tourism establishments, fostering solidarity and values of participation during Ramadan. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A religious program, “Q&A”, was held in Nab’ al-Sakhr in Quneitra countryside about the rules of Zakat al-Fitr. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Endowments organized two religious festivals in the courtyard of Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs, including religious activities and lectures to promote faith values during Ramadan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Aleppo’s Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate organized an awareness and entertainment event for children at the production market. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Endowments gave a speech at Imam Shafi’i Mosque in Yalda, Rural Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The Family Guidance Department at Idlib Endowments launched the “Take My Hand” initiative to foster children’s love for mosques from an early age as part of the “Faith Unites Us” campaign, with media presence on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The Awqaf Directorate in Rural Damascus held a Ramadan seminar as part of the “Iman Unites Us” campaign to enhance faith and identity, including answers to jurisprudential questions. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Idlib hosted the first specialized fencing course for physical education teachers. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Sheikh Mohammad Jabr gave a speech after Tarawih prayers at Shamsi Basha Mosque in Homs titled “The Virtue of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan,” available in text and video. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 Damascus highlighted religious fraternity between Muslims and Christians, with minarets standing beside church bells representing coexistence, and examined the history of patriarchal churches and the Umayyad Mosque as examples of living together. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Taraweeh prayers were held at Al-Arfi Mosque in Deir ez-Zor. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The suhoor meal has evolved from simple dates and water to diverse spreads, reflecting changes in Ramadan culture. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Friday sermon at Mohammad Al-Hamed Mosque in Hama was delivered by Sheikh Moaz Rayhan under the theme ‘I will not stop until I reach.’ - [Source]
  • 🎭 A snippet of Tarawih prayer at Al-Zahraa Mosque in Maarrat Misrin — Idlib, recited by Sheikh Saher Al-Masahar. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A recording of Tarawih prayer at Al-Nour Mosque in Banias, Tartous, was featured with recitation by Sheikh Abdelkader Al-Jundi. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A recording of Tarawih prayer at Al-Fath Mosque in Ariha, Idlib, was featured with recitation by Sheikh Abed Aari. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A recording of Tarawih prayer at the Umayyad Grand Mosque was featured with recitation by Sheikh Amer Al-Mahlhall. - [Source]
  • 🔬 The Minister of Higher Education chaired the General Authority for Biotechnology meeting to discuss the research plan, restructuring, the needs of research centers, and enhancing coordination with relevant bodies. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria will be affected by a strong weather depression starting Saturday dawn, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Authorities warn of floods and urge citizens to follow safety instructions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 Tartous lit its streets with lanterns in a Ramadan event aimed at promoting the spirit of love during the holy month. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Preparations for the World Youth Kickboxing Championship continue with strong enthusiasm and extensive media coverage, including video materials. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]


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