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- ⚔️ Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed five people, including children, and wounded eleven others, bringing the death toll since March to nearly 3,000. - [Source]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Sharaa issued a decree appointing Eng. Omar Muhammad Shaqrouq as CEO of the Syrian Electricity Company (SEC). - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad al-Shar’a issued Decree No. 110 adopting the new harmonized customs tariff schedule, effective June 1, 2026. - [Source]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad Shar’a issued Decree No. 109 for 2026, introducing a new customs law replacing previous legislations as part of economic legislation development. - [Source]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria published the official bulletin for May 18, 2026, showing new and old Syrian pound exchange rates against foreign currencies. - [Source]
- 💰 Tartous port experienced significant commercial activity in the first quarter of 2026, receiving hundreds of ships and handling millions of tons of goods, reflecting continued logistical support for trade and regional transit. - [Source]
- 💰 The Quneitra Farmers Union demanded a review of wheat purchase prices, while Raqqa farmers organized protests for fair pricing covering costs amid ongoing debate about wheat pricing and agriculture. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara stressed at the World Health Assembly Syria’s rapid recovery, pursuit of strong international health partnerships, commitment to closing camps by 2027, and a key international health role. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12]
- 🤝 The Syrian Development Fund announced a plan to distribute $15 million in donations to the most in-need sectors, including economic empowerment, health, education, and safety, supporting recovery and reconstruction in affected areas. The Q1 2026 performance report was also issued. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 Tartous saw the graduation of the first batch of tourist police after a four-month training course, attended by officials and the public, to enhance security and boost the tourism sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10]
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- 🚨 Civil Defense teams recovered the body of a child who drowned in a branch of the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor amid calls for more riverbank safety measures. - [Source]
- 🤝 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, in collaboration with WFP, launched the National Social Protection Program focused on nutrition, to support vulnerable families and improve social and nutrition programs, also signing an MoU to develop national social registry databases. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
- 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing discussed with the Saudi Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs ways to enhance cooperation and a memorandum of understanding in housing and urban development during the Baku Forum. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Precise engineering manages global air traffic, not just lines drawn in the sky. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Minister met with UK Special Envoy Ann Snow on her farewell visit and praised her role in strengthening Syrian-British relations. - [Source]
- 🌍 Syria condemned the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. - [Source]
- 🤝 The Ministry of Social Affairs discussed with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ways to enhance social cooperation, especially protection for the most vulnerable, training, and capacity building, with the OIC affirming support for Syrian social programs. - [Source]
- 🏢 Syrian and Saudi Ministers of Public Works and Housing discussed strengthening urban cooperation and planning, signing an MoU in Baku to support sustainable development and urban transformation, including smart cities. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Tourism Directorate in Idlib resumed its work after more than ten years of inactivity, activating the unit for qualifying and classifying tourism establishments and beginning field inspections to regulate the sector and enhance service quality according to Syrian Ministry of Tourism standards. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 A Syrian delegation visited the Urban Planning Committee in Azerbaijan to discuss cooperation and exchange expertise in planning, reconstruction, and urban development, and reviewed reconstruction experiences in damaged areas. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The largest automated bakery in Atareb, Aleppo countryside, was restored after years of inactivity and has resumed service to residents. - [Source]
- 💼 The Spring Shopping Festival opened in Deir ez-Zor to boost commercial activity in the governorate. - [Source]
- 💰 A discussion seminar at the cultural center in Al-Bab city addressed the Syrian economy, its challenges, and prospects for recovery and local development. - [Source]
- 💼 The Companies and Commercial Registry Office was opened in Aleppo to simplify procedures and reduce transaction times, aiming to improve the business and investment environment. - [Source]
- 🔧 Applications are open for membership in the National Council for Disability Affairs until 27 May 2026, via special electronic forms for experts, people with disabilities, and civil society organizations. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Foreign Minister met with the UN Deputy Special Envoy to Syria to discuss joint work to support recovery, stability, and continued coordination with the UN. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💼 The Governor of Homs toured the Hassia Industrial City to assess the status of industrial facilities and challenges facing industrialists, aiming to enhance the investment climate during reconstruction. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Syria welcomed the EU’s decision to lift sanctions on certain Syrian government entities. The Foreign Minister praised the lifting of sanctions and called for enhanced cooperation with the EU to support reconstruction, while noting continued sanctions on some former regime figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🌍 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s positions in negotiations with Israel, emphasizing withdrawal, ceasefire, and army deployment on the border. He also stressed support for refugee return and economic aid after the 45-day ceasefire extension. - [Source]
- 🏢 Furat program conducted emergency maintenance for Deir ez-Zor water stations to enhance service stability and efficiency in Al-Jazira regions. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 A humanitarian medical project performed cataract surgeries for over 150 Syrian pilgrims with the support of Saudi, Syrian health authorities and charity groups. - [Source]
- 🏢 As-Suwayda governorate continues rehabilitating affected villages and accelerating the repair of homes to facilitate the return of residents to their areas. - [Source]
- 🔧 Police and internal security forces in As-Suwayda presented their new visual identity in the presence of provincial and security leaderships. - [Source]
- 🏢 Authorities completed comprehensive renovation of the Atarib slaughterhouse in rural Aleppo to ensure safe and healthy meat supply to residents. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Foreign Minister met with the Executive Director of Human Rights at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to discuss cooperation in human rights and humanitarian fields. - [Source]
- 🌍 A Syrian delegation participated in the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health in Paris, as part of efforts to enhance international veterinary health cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The Minister of Communications discussed with the Governor of Daraa the development of communication services and announced the launch of the Silk Link gateway from the governorate to enhance digital infrastructure and increase internet capacity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Damascus International Airport security has raised readiness to secure pilgrims and facilitate their travel, enhancing emergency and ambulance services and providing necessary medical care during the Hajj season. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing announced free courses with a financial allowance for the 2025-2026 training year in construction sector professions across Syrian provinces, running from June 1 to October 1, 2026. - [Source]
- 🔧 Authorities opened the post office in Muhaymida, west of Deir ez-Zor, after 14 years to provide services, with plans for more centers, and opened another in Deir Hafer, Aleppo countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 A Syrian delegation attended the International Education Forum in London to discuss curriculum reform, education development, and AI, and met UK officials to discuss educational and scientific cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Syria participated in the 79th World Health Assembly to build partnerships in the health sector, support rehabilitation of national health infrastructure, enhance capacities, localize pharmaceutical industries, and discuss global health issues. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏥 A Syrian Health Ministry delegation led by Minister Musab Al-Ali participated in Geneva in launching the OncoCorridor initiative, linking cancer patients in conflict zones to global treatment centers, during the World Health Assembly. - [Source]
- 🔧 Traffic accidents increased in Maarrat al-Numan city and its countryside in Idlib, with authorities urging residents to take safety precautions to reduce risks. - [Source]
- 🏥 Health Minister Dr. Musab Al-Ali participated in the 64th regular session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Syrian Health Minister met with the head of the UAE delegation in Geneva to discuss health cooperation, sector rehabilitation, and staff training. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 The Eye Surgical Hospital performed its first corneal transplants with support from Sons of Homs group, enhancing ophthalmic medical services. - [Source]
- 🏥 The 79th session of the World Health Assembly opened in Geneva with the participation of the Syrian delegation led by Minister of Health Dr. Musab Al-Ali, under the theme ‘Reshaping Global Health… A Shared Responsibility’. - [Source]
- 🏥 Hama National Hospital resumed operation of two CT scan machines after maintenance, as part of the “Fidaa Lahama” campaign to enhance health services. - [Source]
- 🏥 A delegation from the Ministry of Health, led by Dr. Musab Al-Ali, participated in an event by the Mohamed Bin Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Impact in Geneva to enhance the role of health workers, on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly meetings. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Information discussed media development with SANA managers and visited the General Radio and Television Authority to support development and emphasize future vision. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🎤 The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections issued preliminary lists of electoral body members in Hasakah and Ayn al-Arab, made decisions regarding subcommittees, and opened the appeals process as part of election preparations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 SANA’s news summary for 18-5-2026 covered major events and developments in Syria, available on SANA’s Telegram channel. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Minister of Administrative Development discussed with the Head of the National Authority for Transitional Justice the development of the authority’s institutional work, organizational structure, training plans, and attracting national competencies, alongside improving employment mechanisms and staff efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 Minister of Health Dr. Musab Al-Ali met with Egyptian Minister of Health Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar in Geneva to enhance health cooperation between Syria and Egypt in medicine, healthcare, and addressing common health challenges. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor launched the National Strategy for Early Childhood Development 2026-2030, in partnership with the Syrian Commission for Family Affairs and Population and UNICEF, aiming for a fairer and more prosperous future for Syrian children. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Directorate of NGOs confirmed that ‘Beit Al-Akhawat’ is not a registered or licensed entity with the Ministry. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Student Affairs Committee at the Ministry of Higher Education discussed deepening educational qualification programs, establishing new colleges, bridge programs, and preparatory year student complaints. - [Source]
- 🔧 Raqqa residents demand the opening of a branch for Immigration and Passports in the city to ease burdens and speed up official procedures. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Syrian Ministry of Education explained the procedure for handling answer sheets for basic and secondary certificate students in the 2026 exams, stressing the need to follow instructions to ensure proper procedure. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Directorate of Awqaf in Raqqa, with the Deputy Minister of Awqaf, discussed the status of waqf work and ways to enhance investment in endowment properties. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and ministry members visited Mari University to review the educational process and hear students’ needs. - [Source]
- 🎤 The Syrian government has taken over the administration of Ain al-Arab in eastern Aleppo and started activating public service institutions to enhance stability and support cooperation among local communities. - [Source]
- 🏥 The Syrian delegation led by the Minister of Health participated in a high-level Arab-Swiss health dialogue in Geneva, focusing on artificial intelligence, the future of health systems, partnership enhancement, digital transformation, and AI governance. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education confirmed ongoing action for qualitative salary increases and fair executive instructions for all employees, to be officially issued upon approval to ensure justice and job stability. - [Source]
- 🏥 A medical initiative in Mecca provided cataract examination and treatment services to pilgrims as part of their healthcare coverage. - [Source]
- 🏥 A training course was organized in Aleppo to enhance the readiness of teams participating in the leishmaniasis control campaign. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration reviewed the mechanisms of the Complaints Division, the outcome of complaints received in the first four months of 2026, and efforts to enhance communication and citizen services. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the start of registration for medical specialties from Tuesday and a period for objections, with registration for non-medical specialties extended until the end of June 2026 for postgraduate studies. - [Source]
- 💼 The Zabadani and Eid markets were opened as part of the monthly ‘Made in Syria’ shopping festival to encourage local production and stimulate markets before Eid al-Adha. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Local Administration announced legislative reforms aimed at making administration more efficient and fair, covering expanded powers, environmental and sanitation laws, digital transformation, and international partnerships. - [Source]
- 🏢 Minister of Energy Mohammad Al-Bashir affirmed that efforts by water resources teams optimized rainwater use and protected agricultural lands from floods through clearing channels, expressing gratitude for their achievements during the past rainy season. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Aleppo University and Baker A Holding signed a contract for a project to recycle debris from Al-Kindi Hospital to support its reconstruction, turning rubble into reusable materials as per environmental standards. - [Source]
- 🔧 Authorities have decided to temporarily exempt vehicles of Syrians returning for Eid al-Adha from entry fees between May 18 and 31, 2026, to facilitate their return, and announced that Eid al-Adha will fall on May 27. - [Source]
- 🔧 Pilgrims departed from Aleppo International Airport for Hajj, with full facilitation and services provided for their journey. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 Relevant authorities supported youth initiatives to turn ideas into real achievements by strengthening trust and community support. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Director of Mosque Affairs announced a new phase integrating all mosques into a comprehensive government guarantee system to enhance scientific and preaching roles and improve conditions for religious staff. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 An awareness campaign was launched to encourage electricity consumption rationalization to maintain service stability and reduce network load. - [Source]
- 🎭 An upcoming youth event was announced in Syria, aiming to strengthen the energy and ideas of young people from across the country. - [Source]
- 🎓 Al-Shamal Private University held a specialized Engineering Science Day with researchers and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education to link academic education with the labor market and develop engineering research. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Third International Conference on Islamic Civilization was held at Gaziantep University in Azaz with over 130 researchers from 22 countries discussing challenges, scientific and cultural cooperation, and stability enhancement. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Transport advised drivers to follow safe driving guidelines due to expected strong winds on Monday in several parts of Syria. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Minister of Tourism and the Governor of Hama visited tourist facilities and archaeological sites in western rural Hama to assess readiness for the tourism season. - [Source]
- 🌍 A joint patrol conducted field campaigns in rural Latakia to combat illegal tree cutting, apprehending offenders and referring them to the judiciary to protect forests. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🌍 Awareness campaigns were launched in several Syrian provinces to prevent agricultural and forest fires during harvest and summer seasons, including activities in Quneitra and Latakia to educate farmers on the importance of fire prevention. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🎭 The anniversary of the passing of Syrian thinker Mohammad Tayeb Tizini was commemorated on May 18, highlighting his intellectual legacy, progressive project, and advocacy for freedom and dignity. - [Source]
- 🎭 The National Crescent Sighting Committee announced that Tuesday, May 26, will be the Day of Arafah and Wednesday, May 27, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha. - [Source]
- 🎭 The poem of Antarah ibn Shaddad is included in a project to revive Arabic poetry, aiming to connect poetic heritage with modernity and strengthen cultural identity for new generations. - [Source]
- 🎭 Syrian museums celebrated International Museum Day by highlighting the memory of civilization and cultural diversity from Damascus to the Nuri Bimaristan and the Arabic Calligraphy Museum. - [Source]
- 🌍 Civil defense extinguished six fires that broke out in agricultural crops in Al-Hasakah and Al-Raqqa provinces, burning about twenty dunums of farmland, as teams continue their efforts to protect crops during the harvest season. - [Source]
- 🎭 Damascus Opera House hosted a tribute event for the first Syrian revolution, honoring martyrs since 2011, with artistic performances, poetry, and recognition of humanitarian and revolutionary initiatives, attended by officials and the public. - [Source]
- 🔬 The Agricultural Research Authority held a field day in Qarhta, cooperating with ACSAD and ICARDA, to introduce wheat/barley varieties and genetic improvement programs, supporting food security. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Local Administration emphasized that environmental monitoring is essential for sustainable development and resource protection for future generations through a comprehensive legislative and regulatory system. - [Source]
- 🏆 Tishreen University in Latakia hosted the first University Liberation Championship, June 1–4, supported by the Ministries of Higher Education and Youth & Sports, with futsal and table tennis competitions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎥 The first Homs Theatre Festival after liberation began with the play “Master of the Stage.” - [Source]
- 🏆 Al-Jaish defeated Al-Taliya and qualified for the Syrian handball league final after winning the playoff match. - [Source]