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- 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara’ issued Decree No. 189 for 2026 appointing Engineer Basel Abdulaziz Abdulhanan as Minister of Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 The Central Bank apprehended individuals conducting unauthorized currency exchange and money transfers as part of the second phase of regulatory measures, urging adherence to the law to avoid legal prosecution. - [Source]
- 💰 The Central Bank of Syria released the official exchange rate bulletin for the Syrian pound for October 19, 2026. - [Source]
- 💰 Daraa witnessed a high pomegranate yield this season, with farmers requesting support. - [Source]
- 🏛️ The First Lady received Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs in Damascus; they discussed Syrian-Lebanese cooperation in social and humanitarian issues, child protection, and supporting vulnerable groups. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💰 Syria carried out its first letter of credit for importing petroleum derivatives, a strategic step to ensure regular supplies and enhance financial reliability through the official banking system. - [Source]
- 💰 The Syrian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank Governor discussed with the World Bank the establishment of a multi-donor fund (START) to support recovery and reconstruction in Syria, focusing on infrastructure, essential services, social inclusion programs, and capacity building. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Lebanese and Syrian social affairs ministers discussed at a Damascus conference cooperation on social protection, refugee return, child protection, experience exchange, relationship strengthening, improvement of social services quality, and shared challenges. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23]
- 💰 Deir ez-Zor farmers complained about decreased cotton production and requested provision of necessary agricultural inputs. - [Source]
- 🚨 Bakkour stated that Sweida residents suffer from insecurity due to groups outside the law, with the state ready for dialogue, resolving disputes, protecting rights, ensuring essentials’ delivery, and restoring damaged homes. - [Source]
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- 💰 Authorities temporarily close two fuel stations in Aleppo due to violations related to fuel quality and price manipulation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏢 Workers at Homs refinery continue maintenance of the flare at 96 meters height. - [Source]
- 🏢 Paving works start on the Atarib-Abin road in western Aleppo countryside to improve traffic flow. - [Source]
- 💼 Protection of commercial and industrial property in Syria supports innovation and investment. - [Source]
- 🌍 France experienced violent protests over deteriorating education and services, resulting in damages, injuries, looting, and vandalism at Limoges municipality, with President Macron announcing accountability, reforms, and a meeting to address the crisis. - [Source]
- 🏢 Operations continue at the Jableh weigh station on the Latakia–Damascus road to monitor truck weights and regulate permitted loads, enhancing road safety and protecting infrastructure. - [Source]
- 🏢 The Bdama weigh station continues to monitor truck weights on the Latakia–Aleppo road to ensure adherence to load limits, promoting road safety and protecting infrastructure. - [Source]
- 🏥 A free medical campaign was launched in Deir ez-Zor as part of the Syrian-French Medical Conference events. - [Source]
- 🏢 Syrian Telecom announced maintenance and upgrade works for internet equipment in Damascus from Monday night to Tuesday morning, which may cause service disruptions to improve performance and stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 Erdogan welcomed positive developments in Syria, warned against Israeli attempts to hinder them, and affirmed Turkey’s support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and strengthening of state institutions. - [Source]
- 🏢 Jandar crusher and quarry in Homs continue to supply road and reconstruction projects with required gravel materials, along with a review of production capacity and future plans. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Interior discussed the importance of Syria’s participation in the Vienna conference on the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, highlighting efforts to strengthen international cooperation among signatory states. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏢 The authority organizes air traffic and ensures flight safety, focusing on facilitating services for passengers. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Minister of Communications discussed with the Korean Deputy Prime Minister opportunities to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure, expand cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technology, link education to industry, and enhance collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency. - [Source]
- 🏢 Ongoing inspection campaigns are carried out on the Tartous–Latakia highway to monitor truck weights and record violations, using specialized scales to ensure compliance with load limits. - [Source]
- 🏥 Doctors conducted specialized surgeries in Raqqa as part of the Syrian-French Medical Conference to exchange expertise and provide free medical services. - [Source]
- 💼 The industrial city in Deir ez-Zor attracted 14 applications for chemical, engineering, and food projects covering 28,000 square meters in its first week, aiming to boost investment and job opportunities. - [Source]
- 💼 A source explained the importance of the industrial observatory in industrial planning and sector analysis to improve production capacity and boost national competitiveness. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Syrian Embassy in Oman signed an agreement with Badr Al Samaa Group to provide significantly discounted healthcare services to the Syrian community and their families from November 2026 to October 2028. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🤝 More than 165,000 people have benefited from the emergency preparedness and response enhancement project in Syria over 24 months to improve early warning and reduce disaster risks. - [Source]
- 💼 The first shipment of diesel from Aramco arrived at the Banias oil terminal. - [Source]
- 🔧 Relevant bodies called for raising awareness about pedestrian priority at crosswalks, stressing the need for patience and giving them sufficient time to cross safely and consider their circumstances. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced conditions for transfer, equivalent transfer, and registration change between Syrian and non-Syrian (public and private) universities to private paid universities, with registration details provided on the ministry website. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 Dr. Yassin Alloush, president of the Arab Private University for Science and Technology, engages with the ‘Because He is Allah’ campaign. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🏥 The Ministry of Health launched a national workshop to develop a unified framework for early intervention services at ‘Ana wa Tefli’ centers, in cooperation with UNICEF, Aga Khan Foundation, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🔧 SANA’s news bulletin for 19-10-2026 included highlights of major local and international news. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced results for the postgraduate specialty transfer selection at the Faculty of Medicine for the 2025-2026 academic year, available on the ministry’s website. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Advanced Technology School in Homs prepares to receive students at the start of November after equipping labs and devices, with entrance exams for the first batch of 100 students to support vocational and technical education in fields like cybersecurity, AI, electronic circuits, and digital control. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Administrative Development Directorate in Aleppo invited attendance of a seminar titled “Critical Thinking and Career Development” to enhance job skills and improve institutional performance. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Health conducted written tests for 496 candidates for four job positions as part of employment procedures and institutional efficiency improvement efforts, with interviews next for successful candidates. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education has extended the application deadline for all university admission competitions for the 2026–2027 academic year until October 26. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 Decree No. 189 of 2026 appointed Engineer Basel Abdulaziz Abdulhanan as Minister of Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection, along with a brief of his professional background. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🔧 The Central Authority for Financial Control conducted oral interviews for 710 candidates for the assistant inspector competition after passing the written test, with final results to be announced soon. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎓 A meeting between the Minister of Higher Education and the Presidential Media Advisor discussed modernizing university education, curriculum development, integrating AI in education, and adopting interactive teaching methods. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education made a statement regarding tuition fees in private universities. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Energy announces a domestic tender to supply equipment for the Zoom and multi-purpose halls for the conference system, specifying the submission date and financial requirements. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Ministry of Awqaf launches scientific, educational, and creative competitions for Islamic education students to promote reverence for God and nurture talents, with prizes for winners. - [Source]
- 🎓 The director of higher Islamic education at the Ministry of Awqaf meets with heads of intermediate Islamic institutes in Idlib to discuss improving performance and educational outcomes. - [Source]
- 🏥 The first International Conference on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Damascus concluded its activities. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Ministry of Transport announced lists of workers dismissed for participating in the Syrian uprising who are now approved for immediate direct employment contracts, calling on them to approach their former departments to complete the process. - [Source]
- 🔧 The judicial complex in Tabqa, Raqqa countryside, provided services that eased burdens on citizens. - [Source]
- 🎓 The Higher Education Council set the ceiling for credit hour fees in private universities for Syrian students by specialization and approved applying last year’s fees to dismissed students without any increase, considering living conditions and protecting students’ rights. - [Source]
- 🔧 An official source explained when crimes become statute-barred and the exceptions to this rule. - [Source]
- 🔧 The Central Authority for Financial Control announced a tender to supply uniforms for technical staff, with submissions open until November 8, 2026. - [Source]
- 🎓 Robotics trainers in Quranic educational circles at mosques were honored, in partnership with Afaaq Al-Hayat Foundation and attended by the Minister of Awqaf, for their efforts in developing scientific and technical skills among students. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
- 🎓 200 students who completed a Quran memorization course in Hamouria, Damascus countryside, were honored, including 65 full memorizers. - [Source]
- 🎓 About 100 students participated in a tourist walk to introduce the archaeological and natural landmarks of Idlib. - [Source]
- 🔬 Research is being conducted at Jubb Ramleh station in Hama countryside to develop new cotton varieties with better qualities and lower water consumption to improve productivity and reduce costs. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Arab Journalists Union launched the ‘Damascus Declaration’ to support press freedom and media partnership, calling for enhanced protection, support mechanisms for Syrian journalists, and freedom of information access. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture published the environmental and social framework documents for the Agricultural Transformation Project for small farmers and sector recovery (STAR), in cooperation with the World Bank, and invited stakeholders to comment. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 💼 A technical committee from Homs branch of the General Establishment for Geology conducted a field survey on new clay-rich sites in eastern Homs for potential use in ceramics and brick manufacturing as important national resources. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Syrian National Library has regained its role as a center for preserving national memory and cultural production in Damascus, easing entry procedures for readers and visitors after prior difficulties. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Eastern Ghouta Project concluded its work after three and a half years, achieving environmental and agricultural impact including rehabilitation of irrigation canals and support for agricultural projects to confront climate change and strengthen local community resilience. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Awqaf announced, as part of the ‘Because He is God’ campaign, the organization of a series of religious and faith-based meetings across provinces to reinforce the glorification of God and strengthen faith values. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🎭 A resident from Damascus countryside hands over 3,200 antiquities to the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Minister of Culture received the Committee on Culture, Heritage, and Cultural Diversity from the People’s Assembly to discuss cultural sector issues and emphasize coordination for sector development and citizens’ needs. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Culture mourned researcher Mustafa Muwaldi, one of the leading scholars in Arab-Islamic scientific heritage who contributed important works to the scientific community. - [Source]
- 🎭 The Ministry of Culture honored Dr. Mohammad Muti’ Al-Hafez for his contributions to authorship, book editing, documenting Damascus’s history, and preserving its heritage, at the Syrian National Library. - [Source]
- 🎭 There was broad Syrian participation in the Diwan Arab Book Fair in Berlin. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment announced a tender for supplying equipment for an environmental survey of natural resources in Rural Damascus, with conditions and submission before October 25, 2026. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment has issued a tender for supplying air pollution measurement devices and laboratory equipment, setting the final submission date to October 25, 2026. - [Source]
- 🏆 The Sports Medicine Federation held a first aid and basic life support course for the national judo team players to enhance health awareness and train them to handle emergencies during training and competitions. - [Source]
- 🌍 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and the General Directorate of Ports discussed enhancing environmental oversight and marine protection, holding a workshop and tour at Latakia port to address waste management and pollution reduction mechanisms. - [Source]
- 🏆 Damascus Marathon 2026 was organized to promote health, community participation, and tourism, with wide participation highlighting the importance of sports for lifestyle and Syria’s image. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
- 🏆 A central course in rhythmic gymnastics coaching and refereeing was launched, with participants and an international expert, aimed at developing cadres and strengthening the sport’s base in Syria. - [Source]
- 🏆 A press conference launched Damascus Marathon 2026, announcing details and dates for the four races scheduled for October 23, with participation from the ministries of sports and tourism and Damascus Governorate. - [Source]
- 🏆 Tartous hosted the triathlon championship for the first time after liberation, with 91 participants from 9 governorates. - [Source 1], [Source 2]