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- ⚔️ Israeli airstrikes in areas of Lebanon killed 9 people, including children, and injured 2, raising the casualty total since March to 2,882 dead and 8,768 wounded according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. - [Source]
- ⚔️ The European coalition led by France and Britain plans a multinational naval mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. - [Source]
- ⚔️ Israeli forces entered western Daraa countryside, detained a young man for hours amid shelling and military movements, and searched civilian homes in Saida, Golan, as part of ongoing attacks in southern Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 GCC interior ministers held an emergency meeting in Riyadh to enhance security coordination amid regional tensions and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, discussing implications for global security and the economy. - [Source]
- 🚨 The UAE added 16 individuals and 5 entities linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah to its terrorism list in response to international cooperation to counter terror financing. - [Source]
- 🚨 Syrian Internal Security Forces arrested Nouri Abdul Rahman Al-Ali for involvement in hostilities with the former regime and sectarian militias in Idlib and Hama and referred him for investigation and legal accountability. - [Source]
- 🚨 The Internal Security Forces arrested a person involved in military campaigns against rebellious areas, and the case was referred for investigation to complete legal procedures. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Ministry received a World Bank delegation to discuss ongoing and future projects and enhance international cooperation, thanking the Middle East representative at the end of his term. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🚨 The Syrian Road Security Directorate has achieved concrete results in combating crime and ensuring the safety of travelers, as highlighted in the outcomes of its qualitative campaigns. - [Source]
- 🏢 Aleppo Water Authority and the Red Cross have maintained sterilization stations and upgraded wells and water stations in the city and countryside to strengthen the water system and ensure stable supply. - [Source]
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- 🏢 A UNDP delegation discussed with the Euphrates Dam Authority supporting maintenance and rehabilitation projects to ensure efficient dam operation and make use of international support for infrastructure upgrading. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🚨 Aleppo’s City Protection Unit continues its work discreetly to protect property and ensure continuity of life, according to a visual report. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Ministry of Energy issued a new executive regulation for licensing fuel stations, with applications to be accepted from June 2026, aiming to develop the sector and facilitate investment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Syria’s UN envoy stressed the importance of voluntary and safe refugee returns supported by recovery efforts, noting over one million returns and the need for international support to sustain them. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Minister of Transport discussed with the World Bank mission the development and rehabilitation of railways and their importance as a link between Europe and the Gulf through Syria amid supply chain disruptions. - [Source]
- 🤝 A workshop in Damascus discussed implementation mechanisms for the ‘Syria Without Camps’ vision to end the suffering of displaced families and provide sustainable solutions. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Interior Ministry signed a cooperation protocol in Ankara with the Turkish Gendarmerie to enhance security cooperation and improve personnel skills through advanced training programs. - [Source]
- 🏢 Drivers on the Aleppo-Latakia highway are warned to adhere to warning signs due to ongoing maintenance work. - [Source]
- 🏢 Construction of the new bridge at the Arida border crossing with Lebanon in Tartous is ongoing to enhance border infrastructure. - [Source]
- 💼 Syria signed a memorandum of understanding with international companies including TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and QatarEnergy to support oil and gas exploration in Syrian waters as part of energy sector development. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Syria presented its national recovery vision to donors at the OCHA meeting, focusing on rebuilding people, essential services, and supporting voluntary return through sustainable projects. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Syrian Bakeries Company renovated and reopened an automated bakery in Mahin, Homs to boost local food security. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Jandar power plant in Homs regained its full operational capacity for the first time in ten years after comprehensive maintenance, increasing output from 200 to 820 MW, enhancing power stability in the central region. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 The Hama General Drinking Water Establishment began replacing an old water pipeline in Al-Jarajmeh neighborhood to improve water supply and reduce breakdowns as part of a comprehensive service improvement plan. The Ministry of Energy commended these efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Syria and Azerbaijan discussed enhancing cooperation in housing and reconstruction. The Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing met with the Azerbaijani chargé d’affaires in Damascus, discussing experience exchange and Syrian participation in the 13th World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan with arrangements for bilateral meetings. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 An expanded meeting at Damascus Water Authority reviewed administrative merger steps with the Sewage Company and investment plans for water projects, focusing on service continuity and tackling technical challenges. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💼 The first Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum launched in Damascus to boost investment partnerships, noting that Syrian investments in the UAE have reached $40 billion since 2011. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Damascus Governorate called on taxi owners to visit approved centers to install the free identification sticker as part of a plan to regulate the transport sector, control vehicles, and improve services. - [Source]
- 🌍 Discussions continued regarding Syrian-European rapprochement, focusing on mutual interests and prospects for enhanced cooperation, amid questions about the future of relations. - [Source]
- 🏢 Construction works are underway for the second terminal as part of the first phase of the Damascus International Airport development project, in cooperation with a consortium led by Orbakon Holding. - [Source]
- 🏢 A new transformer was installed at the Tishreen substation in Rural Damascus to improve the reliability of power supply and connect it to the Tishreen thermal power plant. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Justice visited the Netherlands and participated in the Justice Matters 2026 conference. - [Source]
- 🏢 Works on the Qantara pumping project in rural Salamiyah are accelerating to improve the water situation, serve dozens of villages, and ensure stable supply for about 50,000 people through a new pipeline and maintenance of water networks and tanks. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🌍 A Syrian delegation headed by the Director-General of the Regulatory Authority for Communications and Postal Sector, Khaled Al-Homsi, participated in the Global Forum for Regulatory Authorities in Ankara. Meetings were held with Arab delegations to enhance regulatory cooperation and develop legislative frameworks, with the participation of the Turkish Minister of Transport and international officials. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💼 Tartous port saw active shipping with the docking of two vessels carrying about 32,000 heads of livestock bound for Jordan, reflecting a revival in maritime trade. - [Source]
- 🏢 Rental allowances and tenth-year compensations began to be disbursed to eligible Marota City residents within the alternative housing project in Damascus under the new system. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Production Director of the Seed Multiplication Institution conducted a field visit to wheat fields in Idlib to assess the crop and provide guidance to farmers. - [Source]
- 🏢 The head of the Civil Aviation Authority inspected Damascus International Airport to check department readiness as air traffic increases, emphasizing service quality. - [Source]
- 🔧 The director of the Syrian Development Fund warned against unauthorized entities collecting donations or representing the fund, emphasizing the need to transfer funds only through official accounts to prevent fraud. - [Source]
- 🏢 Authorities upgraded the Sayyad water station in rural Hama with a modern pumping system and solar energy to serve over 15,000 residents in Sayyad and Kafr Zita, as part of efforts to enhance water supply efficiency, with participation from international aid organizations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 The Damask rose picking season in Killi, rural Idlib, has become an important economic resource for local families and supports rural development. - [Source]
- 🎓 A project to rehabilitate 10 schools in Rural Damascus and Homs has started to improve education quality and infrastructure. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Latakia Transport Directorate opened a unified and upgraded driving test center, simplifying procedures and increasing efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 The sewage network in Jazmati neighborhood, Aleppo, was rehabilitated after damage caused by random digging, in cooperation with UNDP. The project included replacing damaged lines, improving infrastructure, and preventing recurrence of violations without official permits. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture began procedures to re-contract employees dismissed in Idlib due to involvement in the revolution or events, aiming to reintegrate them and preserve their rights, with the process ongoing in other provinces until a final decree regulates their status. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment organized a workshop on internal control and governance to promote integrity, prevention, transparency, and accountability. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏥 The Raqqa Children’s Hospital received over 13,000 visitors in April, highlighting significant pressure on the local health sector. - [Source]
- 🎓 The ‘Tech Talent Building’ event was held at Digit Center with decision-makers and entrepreneurs, aiming to train tech talents and connect them to the labor market, with contributions from the Ministry of Higher Education and discussions on training and strategic partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 A dialysis center and several health centers were opened in Idlib countryside to develop medical services, expand clinics, offer psychological support, and provide dialysis services in cooperation with local and international organizations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 💻 The Syrian Ministry of Justice approved e-notification as an official method in litigation procedures to improve the speed and reliability of the judicial process, requiring parties to fill out a form. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 The Ministers of Education and Social Affairs and Labor inspected the progress of exams for students with hearing disabilities in Damascus, emphasizing a suitable exam environment and enhancing equal opportunities for social inclusion. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Syrian nursing staff efforts were highlighted on International Nurses Day for advancing the health sector and improving care quality, including reviews of education and career development paths. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 A joint meeting at the Ministry of Administrative Development approved the new organizational structure of the Ministry of Higher Education to improve administrative performance and clarify authorities. The specialized committee also adopted the new structure to enhance institutional efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 SANA’s news summary for 13-5-2026 highlighted political, social, and economic events in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education discussed with private university presidents curriculum updates, degree equivalency, digital transformation, increasing foreign student admissions, aligning education with the labor market, and opening new faculties. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The ‘Labbaik’ initiative launched an online platform to receive citizens’ complaints and turn them into actionable results as part of the government’s interest in addressing citizen requests. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour met with the Director of the Women’s Police Academy to review training programs and sign an MoU to promote women’s empowerment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Justice formed a committee to review and update the 2008 Arbitration Law, with the committee holding its first meeting and establishing a methodology to propose updates. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The General Authority of Customs and Border Crossings presented figures on the voluntary return of Syrians from neighboring countries until the end of April, indicating improved stability and national recovery. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Director of the Consular Department at the Syrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the adoption of the Saudi riyal for consular fees at Syrian missions in Saudi Arabia to facilitate procedures for Syrians and provide payment flexibility. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Syrian Ministry of Education emphasized the need for discipline during exams and stressed strict penalties for cheating, including referral to accountability or disqualification when necessary. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Internal Trade Directorate in Idlib intensified market inspections ahead of Eid al-Adha to ensure basic goods are available and prices are controlled. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Social Affairs appointed Wathiq Hallak as Director of Social Policies as part of the ministry’s plan to reinstate employees dismissed during the revolution. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Syrian Hajj Administration provided comprehensive services and continuous care for pilgrims in Mecca to ensure their comfort and safety. - [Source]
- 🎓 A seminar in Al-Bab, Aleppo, discussed employing artificial intelligence to develop and enhance educational outcomes. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Administrative Development Directorate in Raqqa launched a training program on operational planning and execution tracking to enhance staff skills. - [Source]
- 🏥 Authorities discussed organizing night shifts for pharmacies in Bosra al-Sham to ensure continuous availability of medicines and pharmacy services for citizens. - [Source]
- 🏥 The need for awareness campaigns and enhanced safety measures emerges to reduce drowning incidents as temperatures rise and visits to water bodies increase. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in cooperation with WHO to strengthen health security. - [Source]
- 🎓 A training course was held for judges in Damascus on human rights and transitional justice to enhance legal culture and protect fundamental rights. - [Source]
- 🏥 Hepatitis cases declined in Mahja, Daraa, as a result of health awareness campaigns by nursing students. - [Source]
- 🔧 A statistics report was issued on the number of pilgrims departing through Damascus International Airport on the fourth day. - [Source]
- 🏥 Idlib University Hospital succeeded in performing advanced heart and vascular surgeries in cooperation with the Syrian-German Association to support the health sector. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Awqaf met with the head of the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments on the sidelines of the first Syria-UAE investment forum to discuss the ministry’s programs and religious and scientific activities. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Syrian Women Engineers Committee conducted a training workshop on media presence engineering and presentation skills to enhance engineers’ competence in communication and media. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Sports and Youth invited Syrians at home and abroad to participate in the national youth strategy survey, stressing their role in shaping the country’s future. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The fifth day’s report documented the numbers of Syrian pilgrims departing to Saudi Arabia, with all facilities and services provided. - [Source]
- 🎭 An orientation and preparatory meeting for the 1447 Hajj season took place at the Umayyad Mosque, providing religious and organizational guidance to participants. - [Source]
- 🎭 Syria confirmed its cultural presence at the 2026 Doha International Book Fair through the Syrian Book Authority, presenting various literary and intellectual publications during the event held from May 14 to 23. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎭 A video report highlighted the stages of manufacturing the Kiswa of the Kaaba and the services of the King Abdul Aziz Complex in Mecca. - [Source]
- 🎭 The International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography in Mecca presents the life of Prophet Muhammad using modern technology in a unique architectural masterpiece. - [Source]
- 🎭 Artist Amal Baytar drew inspiration from her personal experience for her artworks, enhancing the emotional character of her paintings. - [Source]
- 🌍 The General Water Resources Authority signed an agreement with the National Center of Meteorology to enhance climate and water data integration, upgrade monitoring systems, and boost cooperation in addressing climate change. - [Source]