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- ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces advanced again in southern Syria today, entering around Sayda al-Hanout and al-Rafeed in southern Quneitra, using military vehicles and setting up temporary checkpoints. Syria insists on the invalidity of any Israeli actions in the south, calling for measures to deter Israeli practices, as these actions breach the 1974 disengagement agreement. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- ⚔️ The advisory board at the Ministry of Defense met with the Recruitment and Mobilization Administration to review work progress and discuss administration development and efficiency enhancement. - [Source]
- ⚔️ US forces took control of the Strait of Hormuz in a major operation after drone attacks hit the UAE and targeted an oil tanker. The US destroyed Iranian boats and threatened further escalation. Numerous Arab and international states condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE, calling for de-escalation, maritime security, and respect for sovereignty amid significant impacts on global oil markets. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
- 🚨 The Syrian Ministry of Interior foiled a major terrorist plot and arrested a Hezbollah militia cell preparing systematic assassinations targeting government figures and destabilizing several provinces. Weapons and equipment were seized, and investigations continue. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
- 💰 Syria opened new investment opportunities through meetings between President Ahmad Al-Shara and business leaders to boost reconstruction and form international partnerships. - [Source]
- 🚨 Security and civil defense forces found ammunition boxes and RPG rounds in a water well in the village of Al-Jid, western Hama countryside. The weapons were seized and handed over to authorities. - [Source]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the official bulletin of new and old Syrian pound exchange rates for Tuesday, May 5, 2026. - [Source]
- 🚨 The Ministry of Interior held a virtual workshop with Interpol on international bulletins and judicial prosecution mechanisms, with participation from Ministry of Justice judges, to enhance international cooperation and legal best practices exchange. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Minister met with the Director General for Global Affairs of the Swedish Foreign Ministry in Damascus to discuss cooperation, regional developments, and strengthening bilateral relations for investment and reconstruction support. - [Source]
- 💰 Al-Hasakah registered positive grain production indicators, boosting strategic reserves and supporting national food security and the economy. - [Source]
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- 🏢 The Telhoush irrigation project in western Homs countryside is developing infrastructure and supporting the future of agriculture. - [Source]
- 🏢 Debris removal works continue in Eastern Bweida, Homs countryside, supported by the “Fajr Al-Qusayr” campaign. - [Source]
- 🤝 Over 190,000 Syrian refugees have returned from Jordan since late 2024, supported by international aid, voluntary return programs, financial and transportation assistance, with further returns expected as stability and reconstruction are reinforced. - [Source]
- 🏢 A performance statistic for one of Syria’s international airports in April 2026 was presented. - [Source]
- 💰 Raqqa farmers demand a fair wheat price that covers production costs and labor wages to enhance local food security. - [Source]
- 🤝 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor held a meeting with a Human Rights Watch delegation to enhance cooperation on human rights issues, especially those concerning women, children, refugees, and workers, and developing social and humanitarian work, through joint meetings with the Ministries of Justice and Social Affairs. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Syrian Minister of Transport took part in a virtual ministerial dialogue on the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure, highlighting the necessity of railway connectivity and regional cooperation among Syria, Jordan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia and supporting joint logistics projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Syrian Arab Republic condemned the targeting of the United Arab Emirates’ territory. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Justice discussed with the Turkish ambassador in Damascus ways to enhance legal and judicial cooperation and shared issues. - [Source]
- 🔧 The General Secretariat held a meeting between the Syrian Development Fund and several ministries to develop a roadmap supporting service and development projects, emphasizing transparency and sustainability, especially in education, health, and food security sectors. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian Deputy Minister of Transport announced the formation of technical teams to benefit from Saudi expertise in developing the transport sector, following recent visits and joint discussions on modernizing land transport infrastructure and enhancing regional connectivity. - [Source]
- 💼 The oil blending plant in Homs increased its production and continued upgrading its production lines to support the local market. - [Source]
- 💼 Qatar’s QNB Group launched international card payment acceptance in Syria for the first time, based on a recent Central Bank decision to develop the financial sector and enhance financial inclusion and banking infrastructure. - [Source]
- 🏢 A project was launched to rehabilitate the sewage network on Tekaya Street in Deir ez-Zor to improve infrastructure, benefiting about 100,000 people within three months. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian ministries of Transport and Public Works and Housing discussed cooperation on road and bridge projects, focusing on improving project efficiency and leveraging international expertise. - [Source]
- 🏢 Officials conducted a field visit to assess damage at Baberi Station in Aleppo and expedite its rehabilitation to improve agrícola and industrial water supply and ensure stability of essential services. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Ministers of Local Administration and Environment visited Riyadh and held talks with Saudi officials on cooperation in local administration, urban planning, municipality and housing sector development, in addition to digital expertise exchange and municipal service applications. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 Statistics on complaints at Syrian airports for April 2026 were released, with a call for travelers to submit complaints via an official online platform. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Efforts to remove debris in affected areas continued during February, March, and April 2026 as part of recovery and infrastructure rehabilitation support. - [Source]
- 💼 The Geology Committee in Idlib documented sites of stone resources in Jabal Al-Zawiya and Jisr Al-Shughur to enhance reconstruction and exports of high-quality stone products. - [Source]
- 🏢 Tartous launched its summer irrigation plan, pumping water to irrigate about 18,000 hectares of farmland after maintenance works were completed. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🔧 The Minister of Information discussed with the head of the Central Financial Control Agency ways to develop the agency’s media performance by boosting coordination, adopting a decentralized approach, and using innovative communication to enhance audience engagement and the agency’s media presence. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Deputy Minister of Awqaf and the Director of Hajj and Umrah met with the Civil Aviation Authority in Damascus to ensure organized travel and services for pilgrims via Damascus and Aleppo airports for the 1447H Hajj season. - [Source]
- 🏥 Al-Ameen Organization and the Ministry of Health performed 60 free ENT surgeries at Homs National Hospital as part of a campaign, including examinations and distributing medications to those in need to support healthcare. - [Source]
- 🔧 The social services department in Al-Bab, Aleppo held a meeting with local civil society organizations to enhance coordination in providing services. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Syrian government opened the Khashra courthouse in western Deir ez-Zor to ease legal proceedings, and inaugurated the regional health administration building and several health and community centers in Al-Qusour neighborhood in Banias city, Tartous, to improve local services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Idlib transport directorate continued providing licensing services and processing thousands of transactions in April 2026, while recruiting educational staff to support education. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Arab Traffic Week kicks off under the slogan: “Slow down… we’re waiting for you.” - [Source]
- 🎓 The Syrian Ministry of Education opened 2,236 schools in eastern provinces, with over 500,000 students returning, as part of an emergency plan focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation and staffing in Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, and rural Aleppo. - [Source]
- 🏥 The headquarters of the central syndicate for nursing and allied health professions was opened in Barzeh, Damascus, after rehabilitation with Swedish support and partnership with UN and US entities. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministers of Public Works and Health agreed on plans to rehabilitate damaged health centers and build new hospitals, emphasizing the importance of coordination, speedy implementation, and improved service efficiency. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Assistant Minister of Higher Education participated in the Syrian-Jordanian forum to discuss developing higher education in Syria. - [Source]
- 🔧 Syria participated in the first session of the Universal Postal Union Board of Directors in Switzerland to discuss the development of the postal sector and support for digital services. - [Source]
- 🏥 The 9th annual Occupational Safety and Health Conference began in Damascus under the theme “Ensuring a Psychosocially Healthy Work Environment,” with participation from ministries and economic bodies. The Social Insurance Director General stressed the importance of preventive culture and protection of workers both mentally and physically. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health highlighted preventive and early diagnosis measures for asthma on World Asthma Day, with increased awareness in Syria about symptoms and early treatment to improve patients’ quality of life. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Justice issued several decisions regarding the preparatory course and the Judicial Institute, including accepting reserve candidates and removing non-attendees from training programs. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 The Directorate of Cultural Development and Adult Education at the Ministry of Culture launched an advanced national path for adult education and building a knowledge-based society, along with a new digital education platform. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development announced its intention to contract expert trainers to develop institutional capacities in public entities, providing further details via a dedicated online link. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, reviewed the Saudi real estate registry experience and discussed opportunities to transfer advanced technologies to improve real estate services, automation, and the protection of ownership data. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 SANA News Bulletin presented the main events of May 5, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Family Qualification Department director at the Ministry of Awqaf visited Latakia to discuss developing training programs, opening a new training center, and honoring a new group, aiming to strengthen institutional and family qualification work. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Hama Directorate of Administrative Development organized an interactive seminar on leadership challenges and execution gaps as part of a national tour to enhance leadership capabilities and improve institutional performance in the public sector. - [Source]
- 🔧 A training program at the Administrative Development Directorate in Latakia focused on computer skills according to ICDL standards to enhance digital transformation and improve staff efficiency in public institutions. - [Source]
- 💻 The Minister of Local Administration and Environment reviewed NHC Innovation’s digital transformation and smart city solutions during his visit to Saudi Arabia, discussing enhanced technical cooperation and knowledge transfer in digitizing local services and smart city management. - [Source]
- 🏥 A delegation from the Turkish Ministry of Health inspected health facilities in Raqqa to assess the health situation and needs to improve services. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health honored midwives on International Midwives Day under the theme ‘Midwives… A Living History’. - [Source]
- 🏥 The CT Department at Lattakia Cardiac Hospital continues to provide advanced diagnostic services daily, focusing on diagnostic accuracy and supporting treatment plans. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Justice issued Decision No. 1248 to regulate arbitration centers’ procedures and ensure adherence to professional and legal standards in Syria. - [Source]
- 🔧 Authorities reactivated the driving license center in Tartous to simplify procedures for citizens. - [Source]
- 🏥 An advanced platelet separation device was supplied to the blood bank in Daraa to support the health system. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed an MoU with GOAL International Organization to enhance water and sanitation projects and develop water and sewer infrastructure in Syria, focusing on sustainability, solar energy, and groundwater monitoring. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 Homs enhanced water sustainability and increased safety measures at the Mazayna Dam by replacing worn pipes and intensifying warning efforts to protect citizens. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎭 A delegation from Idlib’s Awqaf visited Aleppo’s Awqaf Directorate to discuss improving endowment work and strengthening scientific and religious partnership. - [Source]
- 🌍 Authorities continued reinforcing earth embankments in Siyaha, rural Aleppo, to mitigate storm and flood risks, protecting water resources and the safety of nearby villages. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔬 A team from ACSAD conducted a field evaluation of a planned agricultural research station site in Al-Rouj, Idlib, to study its features and launch a new research project supporting agricultural development and sustainability. - [Source]
- 🌍 Deputy Ministers of Local Administration and Environment visited SIRC in Riyadh to learn about waste management and recycling practices, aiming to exchange expertise and benefit from Saudi sustainability solutions and transfer the experience to Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Culture held the “Directorates Forum for Achievement and Cooperation” in Damascus, attended by the minister and agency directors, to promote integration and enhance sustainable cultural performance through a unified strategic vision. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Culture organized the “Kurdish Culture Days” festival at Dummar Cultural Complex in Damascus from May 13 to 17 to mark Kurdish Language Day. - [Source]
- 🎥 Minister of Information Hamza Al-Mustafa praised the impact made by Al-Ikhbariya TV on the national media scene on the first anniversary of its launch, affirming continued content development, broad outreach, staff support, and media work enhancement. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎭 Aerial footage showcased Wadi Dorin village in Latakia countryside. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Hama Center for Rearing Biological Enemies continues breeding the predator ‘lion aphid’ to boost biological pest control, reduce chemical pesticide use, and maintain environmental balance. - [Source]
- 🌍 Raqqa city experienced rainy weather this evening. - [Source]