29 August 2026. The People’s Assembly assigned its 210 members to 26 permanent committees, covering a broad spectrum of public concerns and creating regular channels for these concerns to enter the legislative process. Protests outside the Assembly reflect expectations for citizens’ concerns to be heard.Read more at: LEVANT 24
27 August 2026. The Cash Plus program offers financial assistance and essential services to families with children, from birth to 17, that are facing economic hardship, food insecurity, health challenges or the need for child protection. The program contributes to a national system planned for long-term social protection.Read more at: SANA
27 August 2026. Saudi Arabia and France announced a Saudi-Syrian-French Business Council to provide an institutional framework for partnership that links companies and governments. The initiative builds on Saudi and French investments in Syria, connecting Saudi capital with French expertise and Syrian projects.Read more at: LEVANT 24
26 August 2026. Inaugurating the 63rd Damascus International Fair, President al-Sharaa spoke to this year’s significance: “We see the sun of Syria rising once more, to become a beacon of its economy, a bridge between markets, a corridor for trade, and a center where the interests of East and West intersect.” The participation of Germany was honored.Read more at: SANA
25 August 2026. The U.S. lifted sanctions imposed in 1979, under Hafez Assad, removing the last major obstacles to private sector investment. “Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, reconstruction and rebuilding,” said President al-Sharaa.Read more at: AL JAZEERA
25 August 2026. Mazloum Abdi, Syrian-Kurdish political and military leader, yielded SDF’s claim to autonomy and declared its integration into the Syrian Army. “We want this day to mark a genuine transition from battlefields to the fields of construction, from the era of weapons to the era of peace,” he said.Read more at: SANA
24 August 2026. Adding to a $38m package of humanitarian assistance a year ago, South Korea announced a second grant of $18.95m to be implemented with several UN agencies. The ambassador said the new grant reflects his country’s firm commitment to supporting Syria’s recovery.Read more at: SANA
23 August 2026. Launched by the Ministry of Defense, “Wounds That Forged Victory” is part of a series of forums dedicated to supporting and providing care for severely wounded soldiers, honoring their sacrifices during the revolution, and helping them transition into active participation in Syrian life.Read more at: SANA
21 August 2026. The Justice Ministry launched a mediation program for the consensual settlement of disputes. Presented as a complement to court settlements, it aims to provide a more flexible, faster and less expensive means of resolving disputes, which also preserves confidentiality and relationships between the parties.Read more at: SANA
21 August 2026. The effort to close all camps for internally displaced people by end of 2026 is progressing with 22,721 families returning to their home areas as of August 7th. Returning to sustainable lives involves removal of war debris, infrastructure rehabilitation, restoration of housing, basic services, and job creation.Read more at: LEVANT 24
20 August 2026. Speaker of the Assembly al-Awak outlined a legislative reform drive to remove Assad-era laws that hinder citizens’ interests and obstruct the rule of law in the new Syria. For attracting foreign investment, he emphasized the importance of legislative stability and legal protections.Read more at: LEVANT 24
19 August 2026. Minister Turko praised Presidential Decree 163 authorizing special sessions in Sweida for students to take certificate exams. He affirmed the ministry’s commitment to preserving the rights of students in this conflict area to continue their education and contribute to building the country’s future.Read more at: SANA
18 August 2026. Syria and the IAEA announced they have entered a new phase of relations, marked by Syria’s transparency and focus on peaceful nuclear activities. Minister al-Shaibani, addressing the legacy of the ousted regime, said Syria looks forward to international cooperation in this sphere.Read more at: SANA
18 August 2026. Baladna, Qatar’s largest dairy and agribusiness producer, announced its largest foreign direct investment project in 15 years, to span 2,400 square kilometers of land mostly in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor provinces. The goal is an integrated production system from cultivation to processing and final products.Read more at: LEVANT 24
17 August 2026. Mahmoud Barkhadan, a senior SDF commander, said that SDF’s integration into the Syrian Army is complete and irreversible, with 99% of issues resolved, plus integration into state institutions. “We will build the new Syria hand in hand within the framework of one army, one state, one flag, and a shared homeland,” he said.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
17 August 2026. Syria is expanding diplomatic efforts to counter attempts by Israel to alter the legal status of the occupied Golan, with President al-Sharaa calling such attempts ‘null and void’. The UN has repeatedly called for Israel’s withdrawal to the June 4, 1967 border, backed by 123 nations as of December 2025, along with the European Union and other international bodies.Read more at: SANA
16 August 2026. Roses dropped from army helicopters onto thousands of attendees at the Summer Syria festival in Damascus, delighting the crowds. Part of a revival of public cultural celebrations after years of civil war and isolation, the gesture also reflects a new relationship between citizens and the armed forces.Watch video at: AL JAZEERA
14 August 2026. In an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President al-Sharaa describes Syria’s shift from a broken pariah state to a nation resolving internal conflicts, forming regional and global relationships, fostering economic revival, rebuilding institutions, and gradually establishing democratic governance.Watch video at: AL JAZEERA
14 August 2026. The private German airline Sundair makes its first flight from Berlin to Damascus on August 15th, restoring an air link broken by Syria’s civil war. Part of the Syrian aviation authority’s efforts to reconnect Syrian and European airports, the direct route has special importance for Syrians living in Germany.Read more at: SANA
12 August 2026. KSrelief, a Saudi humanitarian aid organization, has launched a joint program to rehabilitate schools and social facilities in Homs, Daraa and Deir Ezzor provinces—part of a program sponsored by KSrelief in which 53 schools in several provinces are being built or rebuilt and equipped.Read more at: SANA
10 August 2026. Millions of travelers, mainly from Lebanon, Jordan and Türkiye, used Syria’s land border crossings in the first half of 2026, along with 391,000 voluntary refugee returns. Ongoing rehabilitation of border facilities expands capacity and strengthens connections with neighbouring countries.Read more at: SANA
10 August 2026. Syria expects 11.3% economic growth this year, with rising revenues from production and investment. The finance minister stated the government’s priority is to sustain high economic growth and ensure that it benefits all Syrians, through job creation and strengthening social protection networks.Read more at: SANA
10 August 2026. In Syria’s first appearance at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, with over 500 students from 106 countries participating, Syrian students earned two medals. Syrian officials called the achievement a milestone in the nation’s AI development, demonstrating the talent of its youth.Read more at: SANA
9 August 2026. After 18 months of negotiations, Russia agreed to end its use of Hmeimem air base in Latakia and part of Tartus port as military outposts that it controlled since 2011, under the former regime. Damascus will utilize the bases for civilian purposes, plus cooperative joint training centers with Moscow.Read more at: FRANCE 24
8 August 2026. Wheat production is expected to surpass 3 million tons in 2026, a major recovery driven by improved rainfall and restored farmland in the northeastern region. New electronic devices facilitate processing and marketing, while agricultural reforms improving conditions for farmers are planned.Read more at: SANA
