Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-07-28

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🚨 Internal security forces and the General Intelligence arrested ISIS members in Aleppo and its countryside, seizing explosives and weapons during a successful security operation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🚨 Authorities seized an unlicensed gasoline depot inside an electricity container in Latakia. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the daily exchange rates of the new and old Syrian pounds for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. - [Source]
🚨 Homs civil defense reported two deaths and one injured after a truck collided with a fuel tanker on the Homs-Tartous road. - [Source]
💰 The Syrian Commercial Bank extended working hours until 5 PM to facilitate the replacement of old currency notes, which will lose validity after July 31, 2026. - [Source]
💰 The Minister of Finance received a delegation from the Hama Industry and Trade Chamber to discuss tax system amendments and simplifying procedures to support industrialists; a meeting at the ministry focused on boosting tax compliance, stimulating the economy, and supporting affected facilities under Decree 69 of 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💰 Farmers in Zakia, Rural Damascus, achieved abundant summer crop production and requested increased agricultural support. - [Source]
🏢 The Ministry of Energy mourned two Syrian Petroleum Company employees who died in a road accident on the Deir Ezzor road while on duty, offering condolences to their families and wishing recovery for the injured. - [Source]
🌍 The Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the Czech Deputy Minister of Industry to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries. - [Source]
🏢 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the Governor of Daraa reviewed a proposal for a new industrial city in Daraa, selecting locations based on environmental and development criteria and preparing to begin planning and studies. - [Source 1], [Source 2]

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💰 The Minister of Finance discussed tax system amendments and Decree No. 69 to support industrialists in Hama and Damascus, urging use of the decree to restart production facilities and stimulate the national economy. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏢 The Aleppo Seed Multiplication branch continued to receive contracted wheat seed yields, with 4200 tons received so far, to expedite processing and meet next season’s needs. - [Source]
🏢 Syrian airports witness active passenger movement, reflecting increased operational activity and regular schedules, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. - [Source]
🌍 Safadi discussed with Guterres the situation in Syria, stressing the importance of supporting Syria, stopping Israeli attacks, ensuring aid entry to Gaza, and de-escalation in the West Bank. - [Source]
💰 The Minister of Agriculture met Aleppo farmers to discuss supporting agricultural and livestock production, solutions to sector challenges, reducing production costs, opening new markets, and updating laws as part of field visits to enhance agricultural work. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
💰 The Ministry of Agriculture stated that opening new markets and providing production requirements are top priorities, with ongoing support for farmers and export environment improvement. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Minister of Agriculture in Aleppo discussed the agricultural sector’s status, plans to develop it, and support for farmers. His visit to the eastern region included meetings to follow up on agricultural services. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 University of Aleppo discussed South Korea’s experience in reconstruction and economic recovery. - [Source]
🤝 The Hama Medical Association launched a campaign to perform free surgeries for local residents. - [Source]
🌍 The Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed ways to enhance cooperation with Egypt’s chargé d’affaires, held a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart about the Syrian-Jordanian council, and bid farewell to Oman’s ambassador at the end of his mission. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
🌍 UN officials stated that Syria has an opportunity to shift towards development, with ongoing UN support for key sectors. They emphasized political and economic support, lifting sanctions, and enhancing international partnerships following the UN Secretary-General’s visit to Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏢 The Minister of Public Works and Housing discussed with Egypt’s chargé d’affaires ways to enhance cooperation in housing, urban development, and investment, and to benefit from Egypt’s expertise in new city and infrastructure projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💼 Syria and Egypt discussed strengthening economic cooperation and activating the joint business council, emphasizing the importance of developing economic, industrial, and commercial ties and expanding business partnerships. - [Source]
🌍 The Advisor for Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation with Somalia’s ambassador to Syria. - [Source]
🌍 The Head of the General Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority and the French Embassy chargé d’affaires discussed enhancing cooperation in civil aviation and exchanging expertise. - [Source]
🤝 The Minister of Agriculture discussed with Christian Aid ways to enhance cooperation in supporting rural families, economic empowerment, implementing rural development programs, and addressing challenges of climate change and food security in coordination with national institutions. - [Source]
💼 The Syria International Textile Fair ‘NasTex 2026’ achieved significant economic and organizational results, enhancing its position as the largest textile gathering and supporting national industry. - [Source]
🏢 The General Housing Establishment announced a tender to complete finishing works for several apartments in Tower 19 in Eastern Dummar, Damascus. - [Source]
🤝 The Hama Agriculture Director discussed with FAO enhancing cooperation to support the agricultural and livestock sectors, with the delivery of a tractor and plow to strengthen the directorate’s capabilities and services for farmers. - [Source]
🏢 Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management announced an upcoming tender to renovate its directorate building in Deir ez-Zor. - [Source]
🏢 Hesya Industrial Zone witnessed expansion in investment and infrastructure development in preparation for a new phase of industrial growth. - [Source]
🏢 Hama Water and Sanitation Company extended new pipelines to supply drinking water to Tel Malh and Al-Majdal villages. - [Source]
🏢 The Technical Services Directorate in Daraa continued infrastructure and development projects, including road rehabilitation, school renovation, and cleaning campaigns, with notable progress in the first half of the year. - [Source]
🌍 Syrian-Turkish union talks in Damascus discussed formalizing joint union work and protecting workers’ rights. - [Source]
💼 The Ministries of Economy and Energy discussed with KSB Global and KSB Arabia the establishment of a factory in Syria to produce pumps and valves and localize the industry. The company delegation expressed interest in investing and transferring expertise to the Syrian market. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💼 The agriculture, food, and industry exhibition in Damascus concluded, with company representatives highlighting the event’s role in fostering competitiveness, investment, and technology transfer. Agricultural chambers, ACSAD, and FAO considered the exhibition a platform for cooperation and experience exchange. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🤝 Idlib Agriculture Directorate, in cooperation with FAO, organized a workshop on community empowerment and support for rural communities in southern Idlib as part of sustainable development programs and community participation in planning. - [Source]
🏥 Homs Agriculture Directorate launched a campaign to immunize 500,000 sheep against foot-and-mouth disease and enterotoxemia, to protect livestock and enhance health prevention through veterinary centers and guidance units. - [Source]
🌍 A delegation from the Turkish Ministry of Health visited Raqqa National Hospital to assess the healthcare sector’s needs. - [Source]
🏢 The Hama Water Resources Directorate improved agricultural drainage efficiency by clearing canal A2-3 in al-Ghab plain as part of a plan to enhance water system readiness and serve farmers. - [Source]
🎭 The second day of Syria’s third youth camp for leadership and influence featured a meeting with the presidential media advisor discussing the media’s role in building national identity. - [Source]
🔧 Ministry of Transport completed over two million transactions since October 2025 and continues expanding services by opening new transport offices. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Transatlantic Organization, launched the “All for Syria” surgical medical campaign in several provinces from September 5 to 10, 2026, opening registration for beneficiaries to provide free operations and medical services for five days with online registration available. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 Civil defense teams continued extinguishing a fire in Kabina, Latakia countryside, amid mining hazards; a soldier was killed and another injured by a war remnant explosion during the operation. The fire was controlled and cooling operations continue. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎤 A national workshop recommended adopting a judicial code of conduct and strengthening judicial independence, with emphasis on integrity, academic partnerships, and legal culture. The workshop concluded in Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🎤 The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus is continuing to review transitional justice cases, holding a session for the trial of Atef Najib in the presence of victims’ families and international organizations, with the next session scheduled for August 4. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🏥 On World Hepatitis Day, the Ministry of Health continued its strategy of providing free diagnosis and treatment, and raising public awareness about the disease and the ministry’s services. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎓 The Administrative Development Directorate in Idlib organized training on “Development Project Management” to train staff on planning, implementation, evaluation, and improving efficiency. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 Raqqa governorate announced the disbursement of dues to 3,525 employees as a first phase in a plan to integrate about 30,000 employees, addressing the statuses of current and dismissed workers, and reallocating them as needed. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 The Minister of Higher Education met with the Chairman of Al-Sham Private University’s Board of Trustees to discuss educational system development and reviewed the status of laboratories and lecture halls in the pharmacy and medicine faculties during a university tour. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎤 SANA brief for July 28, 2026 covers key political, economic, and social events in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 The Medical Services Administration at the Ministry of Interior provided 2.6 million medical services across four categories since liberation, highlighting its activities since reestablishment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💻 The “Safeer Tech” competition was launched to localize technology during the SAFIERR TECH 2026 conference, under the patronage of the Ministries of Higher Education and Communications, with online registration available. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 The Ministry of Health discussed with international and local organizations ways to enhance medical response and cooperation, with ministry officials and UN agencies attending to review health sector priorities and developments. - [Source]
🔧 Syrians in Germany evaluated the services of the Consulate General in Bonn after its development, with citizens moving from complaints to satisfaction with its performance. - [Source]
🔧 The Ministers of Awqaf and Health discussed enhancing cooperation and coordination between their ministries for public good. - [Source]
🔧 The Minister of Justice received the Director of the General Supply and Provision Authority and discussed developing cooperation between both sides. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Education has launched its new website as the official reference for the ministry’s news and instructions, aiming to enhance digital transformation and facilitate access to information and services. - [Source]
🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development and the Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection organized a workshop entitled “Towards Effective Internal Control” to promote preventive supervision and improve administrative performance in the government sector. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Education decided to renew teaching contracts starting September 1, 2026, outlining necessary requirements to ensure continuity of education and improve teaching staff efficiency. - [Source]
🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development discussed developing human resources in the public sector in Sweida with relevant parties, focusing on staff development, institutional performance improvement, and administrative development programs. - [Source]
🎓 The educational support and remedial lessons program in Raqqa aims to address learning gaps and enable students to take basic and secondary exams. - [Source]
🏥 The laboratory at the comprehensive clinics in Hama conducts over 50,000 analyses monthly. - [Source]
🔧 The ‘Moamalati’ app made obtaining the property record electronically easier, with payment and delivery facilitation to save citizens’ time. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Education announced admission terms and dates for gifted schools for the next year, detailing registration and exams, with full information available on the official ministry website. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Education expanded its electronic applications, launching digital platforms to improve procedures and services, and continues developing more as part of its digital transformation vision. - [Source]
💼 The first edition of the “Syria Travel 2026” forum will launch in Damascus on September 28, with wide participation from investors and tourism leaders to discuss investment opportunities and promote Syria’s cultural and tourism assets. - [Source]
🌍 The Minister of Agriculture’s advisor affirmed that developing agricultural production and training personnel are key to strengthening Syria’s food security. - [Source]
🎓 Syria and Germany launched a scientific cooperation project between TU Darmstadt and six Syrian universities to develop engineering education, build university capacities, exchange expertise, and enhance academic programs in geomatics and disaster management. - [Source]
🎓 Syria and South Korea signed an educational grant agreement for public schools and a licensing deal allowing dubbed Korean programs in Syria to promote cultural exchange. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🌍 SANA documented the situation of hundreds of people in two shelters near Madrid, Spain, due to forest fires, and also recorded the return of fishermen and boats to Latakia’s shores after marine warnings ended. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎭 The Deputy Minister of Culture inspected the Martyr Yusuf al-Azma Museum in Damascus with a specialized team to assess its condition and restoration needs to preserve its historical and national value. - [Source]
🎭 The Syrian Arabic Calligraphy and Ornamentation Forum organizes an event at the National Center for Visual Arts in Damascus from August 11 to 15, celebrating Syrian calligraphers and passing the art to future generations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔬 Preparations have begun to establish an agricultural research station in Al-Rouj area, with Idlib’s agriculture director and an ACSAD delegation discussing the construction phases and steps to support agricultural scientific research. - [Source]
🎭 Ministry of Culture continued field visits in Tartous to develop cultural programs and broaden community participation until September 20. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎭 Homs Museum organizes the “Week of Stone Sculptures” exhibition from August 1 to 6, 2026, featuring artifacts and an educational experience on Syria’s heritage. - [Source]
🔬 ACSAD and the General Authority for Badia Management inaugurated a training course on rangeland measurement and GIS to boost rangeland management and agricultural development. - [Source]
🌍 Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management warned of a moderate heatwave from Wednesday to Saturday and issued preventive safety instructions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏆 The Ministry of Sports and Youth discussed with the Korean Embassy ways to enhance sports cooperation, especially Taekwondo, expertise exchange, training, and finalizing a memorandum of understanding. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🏆 The Syrian Paralympic Committee announced the first national Paralympic Games from September 28 to 30, including qualification programs and various competitions for people with disabilities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]