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- ⚔️ Minister of Defense Major General Merhef Abu Qusra received a US military delegation led by Major General Kevin J. Lambert to discuss regional developments and military cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia to discuss economic relations, regional connectivity projects, and international developments affecting regional security. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
- 🚨 Israeli forces conducted incursions near Ruwayhina dam and villages in Quneitra and Daraa countrysides, arresting residents. Syria demanded their withdrawal and a UN delegation visited to report suffering. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- ⚔️ Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra met with the Transitional Justice Authority to discuss the path of transitional justice and the army’s role in supporting stability and society. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🤝 A new community center was opened in Maaret al-Numan, Idlib countryside, to provide protection, psychological support, and livelihood opportunities for residents. - [Source]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the official exchange rate bulletin in new and old Syrian pounds for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. - [Source]
- 💰 The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria discussed with the World Bank providing specialized technical assistance to the reserve and gold management department to enhance financial stability and improve reserves management following the lifting of sanctions. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Minister of Interior discussed with an EU delegation strengthening security cooperation, police training programs, and security sector reform while maintaining the rule of law and international partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria affirmed that monetary stability is key to economic recovery, stressing the need to control inflation and maintain exchange rate stability despite regional pressures. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing approved five new decisions to organize engineering consulting fees for damaged, aid, and industrial projects, granting exemptions to encourage investment and support reconstruction. - [Source]
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- 🎓 The Women’s Police Institute at the Ministry of Interior received the first batch of female recruits for the women’s police members course, enhancing women’s empowerment in internal security through training and qualification programs. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The European Union reaffirmed its support for the transitional phase in Syria and discussed resuming its partnership and developing the suspended economic and trade agreement since 2011. The EU will discuss supporting Syria next month. - [Source]
- 🏢 Minister of Transport Yaarub Badr highlighted the importance of reviving road transit through Syria to stimulate the economy and reviewed challenges and future plans for railway connectivity with neighboring countries in cooperation with ESCWA. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launched a rubble removal project in northern Jabal Samaan and Azaz in Aleppo to improve infrastructure and facilitate the return of residents by reusing rubble. - [Source]
- 💼 Agriculture Minister Dr. Amjad Badr participated in Macfrut exhibition in Italy with international representatives to discuss developing agricultural supply chains and enhancing global cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority met with Lebanon’s ambassador to enhance cooperation and facilitate air navigation, cargo, and passenger movement as part of plans to boost air connectivity between Syria and Lebanon. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Former US President Donald Trump stated that extracting uranium from Iran after destroying its nuclear sites would be slow and difficult, and claimed the US received Iran’s stockpile despite Iranian denials. - [Source]
- 🏢 The ‘Zero Pothole’ project is being implemented in Aleppo to improve and repair road networks as part of efforts to rehabilitate the city’s road infrastructure. - [Source]
- 💼 Syria and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to produce diammonium phosphate from oil shale, aiming to enhance regional partnerships and develop Syria’s phosphate and processing industries. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Interior continues specialized training courses to enhance the skills of Internal Security Officers’ Institute staff in drug control, checkpoint management, strategic planning, and public communication as part of efforts to improve security performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 A volunteer campaign took place in Al-Karak Al-Sharqi in rural Daraa to rehabilitate destroyed roads and infrastructure with the participation of locals and the local council. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Opposition recorded its first representation in the United States with the appointment of a chargé d’affaires for its embassy in Washington, and Congressman Joe Wilson announced submitting versions to repeal the Caesar Act, highlighting Syria’s return to the international scene. - [Source]
- 🏢 Civil Defense carried out a comprehensive survey of Kafr Nabudah water station in northern Hama in preparation for rehabilitation and service improvement, after confirming it was free of unexploded ordnance. - [Source]
- 🏢 An emergency maintenance project was implemented on M4 and M5 highways in Idlib to enhance road infrastructure and traffic flow. - [Source]
- 🌍 Syria participated in a meeting on urban innovation in Turkey to build a shared future through local solutions. - [Source]
- 🌍 Social Affairs Minister Hind Qubwat participated in a Berlin conference on building bridges for Syria’s future, met with the German Minister for Economic Cooperation, and discussed bilateral cooperation and policy. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 🏢 Damascus International Airport saw the resumption of several airlines’ flights, accompanied by daily media coverage of the activity. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Minister of Transport discussed with the head of the General Federation of Trade Unions the organization of the transport sector, improving workers’ conditions, and ongoing coordination with unions for internal and external sector development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Strait of Hormuz crisis, driven by US-Israeli-Iranian tensions, is accelerating the global shift to renewable energy, with international measures declared to reduce dependence on fossil fuels amid rising regional tensions and negotiations between Washington and Tehran. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💼 Damascus is preparing to host the 24th BUILDEX construction exhibition next June, with the participation of 630 companies and under the patronage of the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 The ‘Me and My Child’ Center in Tartous was rehabilitated and reopened in partnership with UNICEF to improve early intervention services for children with autism and disabilities, offering therapeutic and developmental programs for children and families. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Emergency organized a meeting with security and safety officials from ministries to discuss developing an integrated safety and security system and enhancing emergency readiness. - [Source]
- 💼 A delegation from the General Organization for Geology and Mineral Resources visited Turkey to discuss cooperation and expertise exchange in geology and mining with Turkish companies. - [Source]
- 🔧 A delegation led by the Attorney General visited correctional facilities in Hasakah as part of preparations to take over prison management and conducted an assessment tour to determine organizational and administrative needs. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Health Technical Institute in Aleppo was rehabilitated as part of the ‘Aleppo for All’ campaign to support medical education and develop health personnel, in cooperation with SAMS and Noor Al-Hayat Association. - [Source]
- 🎤 The Ministries of Justice and Administrative Development honored judges who had defected from the previous regime in Damascus, and decrees were issued to reinstate their rights to ensure their role in judicial reform. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Interior participated in the Second Global Conference on Legal Identity in Ankara to discuss digital identity systems, gaps in migrant identification, and enhance international cooperation. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Organizational Structures Committee approved new organizational structures for the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment as part of institutional restructuring, defining powers, improving management efficiency, and services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 Government officials stressed the need to implement the January agreement for the government to take over buildings, merge SDF institutions, and resume judicial work in Hasaka despite obstacles and some parties’ refusal in Qamishli. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 💻 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment signed an MoU with Turkey’s Türksat to enhance digital transformation, digital infrastructure, and information security for government institutions. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Energy announced that those dismissed during the Syrian revolution from the General Water Resources Authority and Agricultural Reclamation Institution should review designated sites to complete procedures for returning to work starting from 22/04/2026. - [Source]
- 💰 The ‘Qasioun Journey’ project was launched in Damascus as a social, cultural, and tourism initiative to create jobs and support local tourism and the economy, attended by officials and investors. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment announced a tender for supplying work uniforms for municipal cleaning workers, specifying conditions, technical tables, and the application deadline. - [Source]
- 🏥 A US medical mission performed advanced cardiac surgeries at SAMS Hospital in Idlib to enhance health services. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Excellence and Creativity Authority and Syrian Holding Company for Aviation signed an MoU to support outstanding students and their international participation, in the presence of civil aviation officials in Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development launched a specialized training program in reengineering administrative processes, in cooperation with Retaj Company, aiming to qualify transformation leaders in government work and benefit from international experiences. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 SANA’s news brief for April 21, 2026, covered the main events of the day in Syria and the region. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 Sessions were held at the Court of Cassation to follow up on the implementation of decision No. 2064 regarding clear dispossession lawsuits. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 Practical exams for the first training course began at Damascus Center for 2025–2026 to assess trainees’ applied skills in professional specialties. - [Source]
- 🏥 A visit was made to Al-Atareb Surgical Hospital (Al-Maghara) to review the progress of field health projects. - [Source]
- 🏥 New medical departments were opened at Qatana National Hospital in Rural Damascus, including radiology and CT services, expanded care, and incubators, as part of a campaign to improve the health sector. - [Source]
- 🔧 The new Hama Media Director, Basel Al-Mohammad, received recommendations to enhance media performance during his meeting with the Deputy Minister of Information. - [Source]
- 🏥 Relevant authorities conducted oral interviews for candidates who passed the written exam for blood bank jobs in Syria. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health provided advice on preventing complications of spring allergies as part of a health awareness campaign. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Surgical Eye Hospital in Homs continues to provide free cataract and lens implantation surgeries for low-income individuals. - [Source]
- 🎓 Deputy Minister of Culture Ahmad Sawaf inspected the progress of the third-level empowerment exams as part of adult education development and the launch of an online registration portal. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Administrative Development Directorate in Raqqa launched a training on operational planning for heads of government departments as part of the ministry’s program to qualify personnel and develop institutions. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Deir ez-Zor completed maintenance and cleaning of irrigation networks and channels in Sector Five, also upgrading the system and fixing faulty flow meters to ensure sustainable irrigation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Raqqa intensifies maintenance of irrigation networks and pumping stations to ensure continued irrigation and support agricultural production. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Hama has started cleaning the G3 concrete channel in the al-Ghab area in preparation for the irrigation season to enhance network readiness and support agricultural production. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia continues rehabilitating infrastructure damaged by the recent weather, including road clearance and cleaning water channels to ensure water flow and public safety. - [Source]
- 🏢 Baniyas Refinery in Latakia is conducting maintenance on the Mashqita Dam’s pumping stations in preparation for the irrigation season, aiming to improve pumping efficiency and support agricultural production. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia continues diverting water from the Dheifa River to the Tarjano Dam through a dedicated tunnel, supporting water security and agricultural development plans. - [Source]
- 🔧 Minister of Awqaf Mohammad Abu Alkhair Shukri visited Daraa to meet with imams and religious educators, discussing the development of religious and endowment work and improving services for citizens. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education inaugurated the International Scientific Week at Aleppo University, discussed academic issues with the Aleppo Governor, and stated efforts to enhance scientific research and higher education in the region. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏆 The Ministry of Sports inaugurated Al-Fayhaa Hall in Damascus with a friendly basketball match between Syria and Lebanon and an artistic show, attended by the president and officials, marking the start of sports facility reconstruction in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
- 🌍 A field day was held in Homs countryside to introduce farmers to modern wheat varieties and smart agricultural practices. - [Source]
- 🔧 The head of agricultural production support in Idlib visited farmers’ lands in Sayha to assess flood damage and receive claims from those affected. - [Source]
- 🔬 The first International Scientific Week started at Aleppo University with broad participation and scientific and industrial exhibitions, reflecting the state’s support for science and innovation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 🌍 Radiation preventive measures were implemented at Banias Refinery to reduce risks and enhance the safety of workers and facilities. - [Source]
- 🎭 The National Library in Damascus opened a children’s book fair with more than 30 publishers and cultural activities to encourage reading, attended and organized by the Minister of Culture. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
- 🌍 A meeting between the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and the UN-Habitat program focused on developing digital needs assessment mechanisms, promoting sustainable environmental interventions, and improving local services through precise data. - [Source]
- 🌍 Rainfall in rural Idlib promises a bountiful agricultural season for local farmers. - [Source]
- 🎭 An art exhibition was held in Idlib on World Art Day, focusing on hope and the triumph of will despite hardship. - [Source]
- 🔬 The National Gene Bank at the Ministry of Agriculture preserves thousands of local plant varieties to support food security and sustainable agricultural production in cooperation with FAO and ICARDA. - [Source]