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- ⚔️ Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese villages and towns killed six and injured eight, as attacks on southern Lebanon continue and the death toll since March rises to over 2,715. - [Source]
- ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces continued their incursion into Wadi al-Raqqad in western Daraa countryside, with military deployment and ongoing violations against citizens, as Syria called for the withdrawal of the occupation and rejected all its actions in the south. - [Source]
- ⚔️ The International Maritime Organization announced that 1,500 ships with 20,000 crew remain stuck in the Gulf due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis since February, affecting global navigation and needing urgent solutions. - [Source]
- 💰 Global energy disruptions worsened by the Middle East war and the Hormuz Strait crisis have raised oil, gas, and food prices, with inflation expected per international reports. - [Source]
- 💰 The Cotton Office manager at the Ministry of Agriculture visited eastern Aleppo and Raqqa countryside to assess the cotton crop status, discuss seasonal challenges, production development, and inter-province cooperation. - [Source]
- 🏢 Aleppo International Airport saw over 24,000 passengers last April, with an increase in flights and passenger complaints, and procedures were implemented to improve services as international air traffic to Syria accelerates. - [Source]
- 🏢 Projects were implemented to improve water supply in al-Malihah, rural Damascus, involving rehabilitation of wells, installation of a solar power system, and provision of an electricity line exempt from rationing, in cooperation with ‘Rahma Without Borders’ to meet water needs. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏛️ Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa received an Emirati economic delegation led by Mohamed Ali Rashid Alabbar, with meetings focused on economic and investment cooperation between Syria and the UAE, including discussions with the Minister of Economy and Emirati business leaders. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🌍 Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Qubwat met Saudi Ambassador Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel at the end of his term, discussing ongoing cooperation, preparation for a memorandum of understanding, the situation of Syrians in Saudi Arabia, voluntary return, and strengthening social protection. - [Source]
- 🌍 Mikhail Onmacht confirmed that the Syrian-European dialogue in Brussels strengthened relations and supported economic recovery, discussing recovery, reconstruction, refugees, and lifting of economic sanctions except on former regime figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
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- 🤝 The ‘Bridges’ project in Damascus concluded its activities to enhance social cohesion in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment, presenting recommendations for increased community trust, participation, and institutional development. - [Source]
- 💰 The Board of the General Authority for Taxes and Fees, chaired by the Minister of Finance, discussed progress on tax reform, digital transformation, combating corruption, goldsmiths’ tax settlements, and advance tax on imports. - [Source]
- 🤝 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor conducted training for its staff on participatory assessment and discussion sessions with returnees from camps, aiming to enhance humanitarian support and identify their needs in cooperation with the UNHCR. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Minister of Foreign Affairs inaugurated the Syrian General Consulate in Jeddah and raised the national flag in the presence of an official Saudi delegation and representatives from several countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🌍 The Embassy of Bahrain in Damascus held a farewell ceremony for the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Oman, attended by diplomats, with emphasis on the ambassadors’ achievements in strengthening cooperation with Syria. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Minister of Public Works discussed with Idlib MPs ways to boost reconstruction, improve infrastructure, support the return of displaced people, expand investment, enhance public-private partnership, and develop supportive legislation. - [Source]
- 🔧 Bunat announced new volunteer opportunities now available in Deir ez-Zor through its platform, providing direct application links and news updates. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
- 💼 Mastercard announced readiness to process international card transactions in Syria for the first time in over 15 years, supporting financial inclusion and remittances. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Minister of Public Works and the Governor of Raqqa made an inspection tour of housing and development projects in the governorate, including bridge rehabilitation, forming a follow-up committee, and discussing housing and reconstruction. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🌍 The Minister of Justice participated in the main session of the Justice Matters conference in The Hague, delivering a speech on the role of justice in stability with broad Arab and European participation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🌍 Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Qubwat met a Swedish delegation led by Mikael Lindvall to discuss social cooperation, Syria’s achievements in social cohesion, the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and Sweden’s readiness to reopen its embassy in Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Aleppo International Airport’s operational statistics for April 2026 were released. - [Source]
- 🏢 The health area headquarters and the ‘Qasour’ and ‘Me and My Child’ centers in Banias were rehabilitated and reopened in cooperation with UNDP, with uninterrupted medical services during renovation. - [Source]
- 🏥 A joint delegation from the Syrian and Turkish health ministries visited Deir ez-Zor to assess damages and support development of health services. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Education and the Planning and Statistics Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance statistical work, educational planning, and staff training on data collection and indicator development, linking education with the economy and society. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 Hama Health Directorate continued rehabilitating the neurology department at the National Hospital as part of the ‘Fidaa for Hama’ campaign to ease residents’ suffering and improve medical services. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development continued its technical meetings with the EPLO delegation, focusing on updating HR management policies, digital transformation, leadership development, and agreeing on executive priorities for legislative reform. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health launched a national survey for patients with rare diseases or on biological treatments to establish an accurate database, with registration open until end of May and a call for patient participation in the health survey. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 The Director of Civil Status, Abdullah Abdullah, announced an extension of the period for nationality applications by 15 more days in al-Jawadiya, al-Hasakah, and Qamishli due to increased demand, stressing the ministry’s commitment to fairness for all applicants. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Hama’s Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor organized an awareness event about autism spectrum disorder, featuring success stories and interactive sessions to promote integration and community support for people with autism, in cooperation with charitable associations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Education issued new instructions for transitional exams for ninth-grade students returning from Turkey and abroad, detailing exam procedures, success/failure criteria, and document facilitation. - [Source]
- 🎤 The ‘al-Kabbani’ family house in al-Rawda neighborhood, Damascus, was returned to its rightful owners after more than six decades of seizure, as the Higher Council of Fatwa handed over the building in coordination with the heirs, highlighting the family’s struggle for property restitution as part of transitional justice in Syria. - [Source]
- 🏢 Two sites were designated for establishing water barriers in Idlib with support from FAO and Al-Bunyan organization to strengthen water security and support agriculture, along with evaluation and improvement of water projects and operational efficiency in rural Idlib. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Tourism organized a workshop entitled ‘Building a Tourism Strategy’ focused on Syria’s tourism assets, as well as employment and promotion, aiming to develop a new tourism vision. - [Source]
- 🎓 Architecture students visited the ‘Damascus, a Rose and Heritage’ exhibition at Damascus Citadel, aiming to combine academic learning with field experience and deepen their understanding of heritage. - [Source]
- 🔬 The Center for Strategic Studies organized a lecture on gene technology, precision medicine, and modern applications in public health, with participation from experts in forensics and medical laboratories. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Minister of Culture inaugurated Syria’s national pavilion at the Venice Biennale in Italy through the ‘Tadmor Tower Tomb’ project by artist Sara Shamma, emphasizing art’s role in reviving human memory, with the Syrian chargé d’affaires present. - [Source 1], [Source 2]