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- ⚔️ Daraa Governor Anwar Taha Al-Zoubi visited Syrian Army soldiers wounded by an explosion at a cleared war remnants site in Al-Ghazali complex on the Damascus–Daraa highway, which resulted in 3 soldiers killed, others wounded, and material damage, with ambulances and fire trucks responding immediately. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- ⚔️ Escalation continues between Russia and Ukraine with increased drone attacks on energy infrastructure and military and industrial facilities, ongoing clashes without decisive gains, and Ukraine requesting more military support and defense systems. - [Source]
- ⚔️ The Chief of Staff of Syria held a coordination meeting with a Lebanese Army delegation, discussing border issues, smuggling, and bilateral cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- ⚔️ Syrian army forces took control of Qasrak Airbase in Hasakah countryside following the withdrawal of coalition forces, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the final handover of military sites previously occupied by US forces. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces entered the village of Al-Asbah in southern Quneitra, searched civilian homes, and broke doors in repeated attacks in southern Syria. Syria demanded the withdrawal of occupation forces and international intervention. - [Source]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in Turkey to participate in the fifth Antalya Diplomatic Forum. - [Source]
- 🚨 Security forces arrested two ISIS cell members and seized weapons in Al-Safira, east of Aleppo, for involvement in assassinations and attacks. A coordinated operation in the same area resulted in the detention of another ISIS cell and the seizure of equipment and weapons, with identities revealed in anti-terror efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the official exchange rate bulletin for new and old Syrian pounds on 16-4-2026. - [Source]
- 💰 The Syrian Minister of Finance in Washington discussed supporting economic reforms, resuming the activity of donor agencies, and converting debts to investments through cooperation with the EU, EIB, international funds, and JICA Japan. - [Source]
- 💼 President Ahmad Al-Shara met businessman Hossam Tattari, head of the Syrian-Turkish Joint Business Council, in Damascus. - [Source]
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- 💰 The Minister of Finance participated in an IMF Spring Meetings panel, discussing capacity building, fiscal reforms, digital transformation, and partnerships with the IMF. - [Source]
- 💰 The Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor attended an Arab Group meeting with the IMF Managing Director to discuss the economic crisis, financial reform programs, and options for technical cooperation and support. - [Source]
- 🌍 Pakistan is mediating between Washington and Tehran with intensive negotiations, international optimism for de-escalation and containing fallout from the US-Israeli-Iranian conflict, and efforts for temporary arrangements for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. - [Source]
- 💰 The governor held a meeting in Tartous to enhance the investment environment in industrial and craft areas, address challenges, focus on infrastructure development, facilitate investment, and turn producers’ needs into actionable steps. - [Source]
- 🌍 A Syrian delegation met with Norway’s Minister of International Cooperation to discuss enhancing cooperation, lifting the sovereign investment ban on Syrian assets, supporting anti-poverty efforts, and the ‘Syria Without Camps’ initiative amid the World Bank and IMF meetings. - [Source]
- 🚨 A delegation from the Ministry of Interior attended the annual INTERPOL conference in Lyon to enhance cooperation, training, and develop the Damascus National Office. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian Minister of Transport met with his Saudi counterpart to enhance cooperation in land and rail transport, focusing on a railway link project between Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey via Jordan; facilitation, supply chains, and the outcomes of tripartite meetings with Turkey and Jordan were also discussed. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 💰 A report revealed a waste of 4 billion Syrian pounds in the General Company for Cement in Rural Damascus during the previous regime. Financial oversight also uncovered 3.9 billion pounds in corruption, referring those responsible to the judiciary and seizing their assets as part of anti-corruption efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏢 Rehabilitation of drinking water, sewage, electricity, and telecommunications networks has started on the main street in Deir Ezzor in cooperation with UNICEF. - [Source]
- 🚨 Al-Sharaa told Anadolu that the last foreign base in northeast Syria has left, the process of integrating the SDF into the state has begun, presenting a historic opportunity for stability; he highlighted the importance of Syrian-Turkish partnership for regional security, Syria’s role in energy and supply chains, and Turkey’s longstanding support for the Syrian revolution. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 🏢 Directors of agriculture and water resources discussed with a ministerial and technical delegation the possibility of reactivating and rehabilitating irrigation projects, setting plans for efficient resource use, and stressing coordination to support agricultural production. - [Source]
- 🌍 President Al-Shara affirmed that Israel confronted Syria with brutality and occupied the Golan, and that Syria opted for diplomacy to persuade the international community to assist and prevent escalation. - [Source]
- 🔧 The National Mine Action Center and Ministry of Emergency, with EU support, concluded a stakeholder workshop on Syria’s national mine action strategy, recommending adoption of a comprehensive strategy, institutional development, and survivor support. - [Source]
- 🌍 Syria extended condolences to Turkey for victims of the armed attack at a school in Kahramanmaraş and affirmed solidarity. - [Source]
- 🎤 President Ahmad Al-Shara received Mazloum Abdi and Ilham Ahmad, in the presence of the Foreign Minister and presidential envoy, to discuss completing the integration of the SDF into state institutions. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on diplomatic developments without further details. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🚨 Internal Security Forces in Ras al-Ain held a security parade in the presence of the security chief and began introducing a batch of police vehicles with new branding. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 There is daily passenger movement at an international airport. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Minister of Transport emphasized the importance of reviving land and railway corridors with neighboring countries to enhance trade, economic activity, and connect networks with Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian Construction Company continues building a 100 m³ water tank for the Vidio livestock facility in Latakia, aiming to ensure a sustainable and efficient water supply as part of production facility support projects. - [Source]
- 🏢 The director of the land reclamation project inspected machinery operations in the Naseeb crossing area as part of efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure, enhance services, and improve land for government and economic projects. - [Source]
- 🏢 Syrian Civil Defense teams, the Ministry of Emergency, and Disaster Management continue clearing debris from Jabal al-Akrad in Latakia countryside, having removed over 26,000 cubic meters so far. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Director General of Quneitra Water visited water and solar energy projects in Golan communities near Damascus, monitoring progress, honoring supporting associations, and emphasizing cooperation to meet residents’ needs. - [Source]
- 💼 The Coast Construction and Energy Exhibition was inaugurated in Tartous, offering companies an opportunity to showcase their products. - [Source]
- 💼 The Ministry of Energy announced the establishment of the Syrian Mining Company as a public holding company to manage mineral wealth investments efficiently, aiming to modernize the sector, attract investments, create jobs, and support reconstruction. - [Source]
- 💰 An agricultural team inspected wheat fields in the Akkar Plain and monitored crop health as part of field activities to support the agricultural sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 The Minister of Energy announced the restoration of water supplies to several villages and towns in eastern Maarat al-Numan countryside, Idlib. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Social Affairs listened to families of missing children and discussed with the investigative committee ways to facilitate information exchange and uncover the fate of their children. - [Source]
- 🏢 The electrical directorate prepared a mobile transformer station in Al-Darbasiyah after replacing the out-of-service station. It will supply Alouk water station and the city of Al-Darbasiyah, enhancing service and electrical stability in the area. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Sultan of Oman and the Emir of Qatar discussed regional crisis developments, stressing the need for a final agreement to end the war, address the roots of the crisis, and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. - [Source]
- 🌍 Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel following talks with the Lebanese president and Israeli prime minister, with readiness for direct US-supported talks and a historic meeting of the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 In cooperation with the Ministry of Health, King Salman Relief Center launched a virtual volunteer program to support health workers in Syria, targeting over 18,000 beneficiaries. - [Source]
- 💼 The Ministry of Tourism extended the investment opportunity announcement for rehabilitating and operating a hotel in Sarouja – Souk al-Hal, Damascus under a BOT contract for 25 years, inviting investors to submit offers until May 10, 2026. - [Source]
- 💰 The Ministry of Agriculture discussed supporting value chains for Syrian rural products to contribute to rural development and strengthen food security, highlighting the issue through media channels and explanatory videos. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 💰 The General Director of the Seed Multiplication Corporation toured the corporation’s branches in Homs, Tartous, and Latakia to review agricultural season preparations and multiplication stations, emphasizing technical support and the role of the institution in food security. - [Source]
- 🔧 A visual report highlighted the restitution of 230 properties to their original owners in Aleppo since the start of the Syrian uprising, detailing rights restoration procedures. - [Source]
- 🔧 A delegation from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights reviewed the conditions of detainees at Adra Central Prison, emphasized cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to ensure international standards in detainee treatment, and discussed improving the detention environment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Deir Ezzor Health Directorate and Al-Basar International Foundation launched a campaign to provide 40 free cataract surgeries and train health workers in the governorate. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Director of the Seed Multiplication Branch in Hama, along with supervisory committees, conducted a field visit to contracted agricultural fields to evaluate seed quality, oversee contract implementation, and provide technical guidance to farmers. - [Source]
- 🔧 Operations resumed at the Al-Bab Transport Directorate as part of a plan to improve services and facilitate processing in rural Aleppo. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Syrian Foreign Ministry opened its first consular office in Idlib to facilitate services for residents. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Director of Agriculture in Aleppo conducted an inspection tour of wheat fields to review crop conditions and agricultural status. - [Source]
- 🔧 Authorities conducted an inspection tour of Al-Atareb bakeries in rural Aleppo to ensure compliance with approved standards. - [Source]
- 🏥 A memorandum was signed to convert an endowment building in Souk al-Khamis, Aleppo, into a hospital, supported by the Investment Authority, Aleppo Governorate, and a German firm, to boost the health sector. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Public Works and Housing issued a decision granting a one-month extension for those covered by a previous decision to complete required procedures, supporting work organization and facilitating timely transaction completion. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that students can apply for scholarships offered by COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan, for the Fall 2026 session via the designated website. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The special competition for undergraduate scholarships in Uzbekistan for the 2026/2027 academic year is now available via the ICESCO website. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Information canceled the licenses of media institutions that did not renew after December 8, 2024, granting a final two-week grace period to settle status, organizing licensing procedures for channels and electronic platforms, and imposing legal measures against violators. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Aleppo Health Directorate reopened the Health Technical Institute after rehabilitation with modern equipment to train specialized health staff. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 Alibi affirmed before the UN General Assembly that transitional justice and victim redress are fundamental to building a new Syria, announcing state commitment to an organized process of truth and accountability, and called for international partnership to support this path. - [Source]
- 🔧 SANA provided a news brief for April 16, 2026. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Minister of Health denied any increase in drug prices and affirmed continued efforts to provide specialized medicines and ensure pharmaceutical stability. - [Source]
- 🔧 An extensive meeting was held in Aleppo to discuss the service reality in the Dabbaghat area of Ramouseh and to support local industrialists. - [Source]
- 🏥 More than nine thousand people benefit monthly from the services of the supervisory health center in Salamiyah, Hama countryside. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health, under the ENAP program, has implemented measures to improve neonatal care, reduce child mortality, and promote a healthy start. - [Source]
- 🎤 Finance Minister Mohammad Yassar Bernaia expressed optimism on Facebook about international support for Syria’s future, citing potential reconsideration of the ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ label and efforts to strengthen institutions and trust. - [Source]
- 🎓 The National Quality Authority at the Ministry of Higher Education conducted oral interviews for pharmacy graduates from non-Syrian universities. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Awqaf received a delegation from the Union of Islamic NGOs to discuss cooperation on mosque reconstruction and support for religious, health, and educational endowments. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Administrative Development organizes a training workshop for health sector managers on leadership standards, governance, and improvement of health service quality, focusing on performance indicators and continuous improvement methods. - [Source]
- 🔧 Training sessions ended in a government institution focusing on capacity development and digital readiness under the director of planning, with preparation for similar sessions in other provinces as part of administrative development and digital transformation plans. - [Source]
- 🏢 The General Director of Latakia Water Corporation and the UN-Habitat regional director in Syria discussed enhancing cooperation to support water projects in Jableh and rural areas, highlighting the importance of improving services and sustaining resources. - [Source]
- 🎭 A woman from Daraya planted a tree in her missing husband’s name as part of the “Fig Gardens” initiative, where 60 fruitful trees were planted to honor the names of the deceased and missing from the city. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Homs continued maintenance of facilities and irrigation networks in preparation for the upcoming season to ensure water flow and improve transfer efficiency. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Directorate of Water Resources in Deir ez-Zor discussed with a FAO delegation support for irrigation projects and pumping stations to enhance water stability and support the agricultural and water sectors. - [Source]
- 🌍 Eastern Ghouta in Rural Damascus experienced flourishing and prosperous seasons. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Homs University honored its robotics team. - [Source]
- 🎭 Authorities in Daraa have started documenting purebred Arabian horses. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Al-Tadamon neighborhood in Damascus renewed its pledge to honor the martyrs on the thirteenth anniversary of the Tadamon Massacre. - [Source]
- 🌍 The almond crop in Homs was damaged by March frost, and the Ministry of Agriculture started assessing damages to support farmers. - [Source]
- 🎭 The story of displacement from Daraya to Idlib is told as a narrative of building a new homeland. - [Source]
- 🎭 The ‘Freedom Marina’ event saw a large turnout at the municipal stadium in Latakia in celebration of the anniversary of the Syrian revolution and demonstrations against the former regime. - [Source]
- 🌍 The water police in Daraa continued efforts against illegal well drilling, confiscated non-compliant drilling rigs, and completed legal measures to protect water resources. - [Source]
- 🎭 A religious statement was issued calling for prayers upon Prophet Muhammad, serving as a general religious announcement. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎭 The event “Horan: A Story of Cardamom and Henna” was organized to highlight the authentic heritage in Daraa. - [Source]
- 🔬 A field day was held at ICARDA in Aleppo to exhibit wheat and barley varieties and agricultural practices. - [Source]
- 🏆 Syrian doctor Mohammad Imad Qassas achieved a milestone by founding the Romanian club Metaloglobus, becoming the first Syrian to own a club in a European top division, following a journey from Idlib to successful sports and business achievements in Bucharest. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎭 The April Homs Festival started with heritage, cultural, and entertainment events in Al-Arbaeen Square, attended by the Minister of Culture and Homs governor, running until April 24. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🌍 Footage showcased the natural beauty of Wadi Al-Raqqad and the agricultural lands in rural Daraa and the villages of Sadd al-Shahba, Azaz, and Haritan in Aleppo countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2]