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- ⚔️ Israeli forces shelled areas near Bir Ajam and Al-Rafid in northern Quneitra with no injuries reported. Syria demanded international action for a full Israeli withdrawal and deemed the occupation measures invalid. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🚨 Internal security forces arrested two former regime officers involved in protests and military operations. Investigations continue before referring them to the competent judiciary. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🤝 The first session to follow up on the “Syria Without Camps” campaign was held at Hama Governorate building. - [Source]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria released the official currency exchange bulletin for the Syrian Pound on September 20, 2026. - [Source]
- 💰 Minister Bashir stated that the price of gas between the Syrian Oil Company and Electricity is $9 per million BTU, but Syria currently has to buy from the global market at $22 for the same unit. - [Source]
- 💰 Three prices for diesel fuel were set based on usage, with clarification of the application mechanism and measures to reduce import dependence. - [Source]
- 💰 Minister Bashir stated that the global rise in gas prices forced reductions in purchase quantities, which impacted the electricity service. - [Source]
- 💰 Minister Bashir stated that the electricity company’s debt to the gas supplier reached $1.65 billion as of yesterday, and network losses and reduced collections affect the company’s ability to pay for gas. - [Source]
- 💰 Minister Al-Bashir revealed that the electricity company’s debt to the gas company reached $1.65 billion, and reduced financial collection affected its ability to purchase gas and maintain service continuity. - [Source]
- 🏢 Minister Bashir stated that Syria’s electricity needs will double by 2030 due to ongoing economic development, with plans for increasing generation, improving the grid, building solar projects, upgrading the Tishreen thermal station, and signing MOUs for new gas power plants. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
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- 💰 The General Organization for Seed Multiplication continues preparations for the agricultural season at Izraa center in Daraa, announcing sieving and disinfecting over 2,812 tons of seeds, focusing on the most productive varieties in the south. - [Source]
- 🔧 Minister Bishr attended a parliamentary session, presenting a comprehensive briefing on the energy sector, focusing on digital transformation, sustainability, and rehabilitation of oil fields. He affirmed that the creation of holding companies does not mean privatization and urged previously dismissed personnel to complete their return procedures. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11]
- 🏢 Securing water has become a daily burden for residents of Khasham village in Deir ez-Zor countryside. - [Source]
- 🌍 Syrian-Gulf economic relations are moving towards partnership and integration following the signing of multibillion-dollar agreements in transport and energy, with expanded cooperation to include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, logistical projects, regional trade and port network integration, and market access for products. - [Source]
- 🔧 The “Balsam” Community Development Center was inaugurated in Maarrat al-Numan, Idlib province. - [Source]
- 💰 Minister Al-Bashir clarified that household, industrial, and commercial electricity remains subsidized at varying rates, with the first segment receiving up to 75% support. - [Source]
- 🏢 The subscription phase for the ‘Sham View’ project in Qudsiya suburb, Damascus, has started, offering more than 2,000 modern residential units in cooperation between the General Housing Establishment and Thara company. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 💼 The fourth CargoSyr 2026 International Exhibition and Forum for Transport, Shipping, and Logistics launched at Damascus Fairgrounds with officials and about 75 entities from Syria and Arab and European countries, focusing on enhancing transport and regional economic integration. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏢 A meeting between the Minister of Public Works and Deir ez-Zor officials discussed road and bridge projects and urban development, evaluated execution obstacles, and agreed to intensify follow-up for faster completion. - [Source]
- 🏢 Minister Al-Bashir announced that the project to transport Tigris water to Khabour will irrigate 215,000 hectares, including 150,000 new hectares, at a cost of $572 million in the first stage, with plans to develop irrigation facilities, include 3 dams in 2027, focus on water rationalization, and maintenance of pumps, wells, and tanks. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
- 🏢 This year, installation of 300,000 smart meters started in Damascus and Idlib, and the expansion will later cover all provinces to reduce losses and introduce new payment and charging methods, according to Minister Bashir. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 Minister Al-Bashir stated the rehabilitation of the Aleppo wastewater treatment plant will cost $400 million, with efforts underway to secure international funding. Plans include building 5 new plants and rehabilitating the Adra plant. There are currently 123 treatment plants and 5,700 water sources over 65,000 km of networks in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir stated that there are 458 transformer stations and 12 generation plants, many of which went out of service due to the practices of the previous regime. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor inaugurated two schools in Al-Qaniya and Al-Yaqubiya in rural Idlib to enhance education after decades of closure, and opened a community center in Maarrat al-Numan for women’s empowerment and supporting voluntary return of displaced persons in cooperation with international organizations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏥 The “Bridges of Recovery – SAMS 15” medical campaign arrived in Deir Ezzor, serving about 800 patients and opening the first cardiac catheterization unit in the province, with the participation of SAMS and a multinational medical team. Services included cardiac surgeries, pediatric exams, identifying gaps in local healthcare, malnutrition cases among children, and ongoing medical lectures. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
- 💼 96 companies and 160 booths participated in the second edition of the “Idlib Markets” festival. - [Source]
- 🏢 Minister Bashir stated that electricity production increased from 915 MW when entering Damascus to 3,500 MW currently, raising supply hours from 1-2 per day to 18-20 in most provinces. - [Source]
- 🔧 Minister Al-Bashir confirmed water services have been restored to 2.3 million people, and a plan was adopted to build 5 wastewater treatment plants in several provinces. - [Source]
- 💼 The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport participated in the CargoSyr 2026 exhibition and forum in Damascus, presenting sector development plans and cooperation with airlines and shipping companies. - [Source]
- 🏢 Field surveys were conducted in affected areas of Homs to ensure safety from war remnants before launching a debris removal project, and debris removal continued in Idlib with over 1.5 million cubic meters cleared as part of reconstruction efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎤 The People’s Assembly passed a law abolishing the terrorism court, with official statements highlighting its importance for ensuring rights. Committees were formed to process cases, and the Bar Association called the step historic. The Ministry of Justice stressed efforts towards transitional justice and fair trials. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🤝 Syria and Ukraine signed a high-level cooperation agreement to support recovery and humanitarian demining, including exchanging expertise, training, field visits, developing joint work mechanisms for rehabilitating affected land, integrating it into agricultural production, and supporting sustainable development in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 Authorities have reactivated the qualifying exam for independent students wishing to take the 2027 general secondary exams, which will be held in December 2026 for both literary and scientific tracks. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 SANA published the news summary for September 20, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 A Syrian delegation participated in the Arab Forum for Postal Regulation in Doha to discuss updating legal frameworks, enhancing innovation, digital transformation, and e-commerce. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Directorate of Administrative Development in Idlib organized a seminar on situational leadership and delegation to develop management competencies in the public sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 Outstanding students in basic and secondary education certificates were honored in Baba Amr, Homs. - [Source]
- 🎓 Two “Holy Land” schools were inaugurated in Qunaya and Yacoubia, Idlib countryside, to support education, attended by Syrian officials, the Vatican ambassador, and religious and community figures. - [Source]
- 🎓 Syria and Algeria expanded academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation through comprehensive agreements, including 40 scholarships for Syrian students, enhancing research and cultural collaboration, and introducing new standards and events in Syrian universities to boost national identity, scientific research, digitization, and academic partnership. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
- 🏥 The first Radiology Conference was held in Syria under the title ‘Advances in Radiology’, aiming to develop diagnostics and healthcare and review the latest updates in the field. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 The Higher Institute of Judiciary, under the Ministry of Justice and in cooperation with the Red Cross and Red Crescent, organized a workshop on international humanitarian law attended by judges and lawyers to enhance legal knowledge and exchange experiences. - [Source]
- 💼 The “Hekayet Sunaa” initiative launched a space for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Latakia. - [Source]
- 💼 Syria had a notable participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, enhancing its presence on the Gulf and regional tourism map. - [Source]
- 🌍 Controlling wild eggplant is an urgent priority for northern Raqqa farmers due to its threat to crops. - [Source]
- 🎭 The first Aleppo Pistachio Festival concluded in Aleppo with wide participation and diverse content. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎭 The Ministries of Culture and Higher Education signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen cultural and academic collaboration, link scientific research to national needs, document heritage, and expand cultural activities in universities. - [Source]
- 🎭 The first women’s march in Hama was organized with the participation of over 100 women. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Culture launched the Digital Arts Exhibition in Damascus to support entrepreneurship and digital arts, organized lectures on heritage and Syrian diversity, held talks to enhance cultural values, and toured Idlib’s Book Fair with participant honors. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
- 🎭 The play “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” opened the “Children’s Theater Days” event at Al-Hamra Theater in Damascus. - [Source]
- 🌍 Recycling led activities at the eco-friendly products market in Aleppo, marked by the opening of an exhibition with 60 participants showcasing recycled products. - [Source]
- 🎭 Idlib Book Fair 2026 concluded its fourth edition with 25,000 visitors and 17,000 books sold. - [Source]
- 🏆 A training course for lifeguards has started at Al-Waleed Swimming Pool in Lattakia covering water rescue and emergencies to enhance safety in sports facilities. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏆 The Syrian delegation began competing in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, participating in table tennis, karate, and e-sports, with key Olympic meetings to support Syrian presence. First competitions included karate and women’s doubles in table tennis. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏆 The Director of Strength Games met with the President of the Arab Tecongitsu Federation to discuss developing the sport in Syria after the conclusion of the Arab coaches and referees training, attended by the head of the Martial Arts Federation and other sports figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]