8 April 2026. Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and Izdihar Holdings agreed to develop The Beaumont Damascus, a major hotel and apartment project intended to boost tourism and investment in Syria. It is expected to create thousands of jobs and support economic and social recovery in the coming years.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
7 April 2026. Syria, Jordan, and Turkey agreed on a shared roadmap to modernize regional transport links, improving rail, road and maritime connectivity while aiming to transform borders into pathways for economic integration and longterm cooperation.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
7 April 2026. Syria welcomed Ukraine’s president as part of an effort to expand global partnerships and bolster regional stability. Talks focused on strengthening economic cooperation, plus security and development issues. Ukraine offered support in the areas of food security, energy and infrastructure.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVERWatch video at: YOUTUBE
7 April 2026. Syria and UN partners discussed priorities for Syria’s sustainable development, with a focus on President al-Sharaa’s “Syria Without Camps” initiative, which aims to close camps for displaced people and enable their safe return to dignified living conditions in their home communities.Read more at: SANA
7 April 2026. In a move upholding the government’s commitment to increase transparency, Syria’s Finance Ministry published a detailed report on public revenues and expenditures. Minister Barnieh cited strong revenue growth plus improved fiscal management in 2025 as causes for the surplus.Read more at: SANA
6 April 2026. French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre met Suweida officials and community leaders to discuss issues of security, stability, and expanding cooperation. The meeting coincided with an allegedly imminent resolution of the 2025 conflict, suggesting that France may be preparing to engage in de-escalation activities.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
2 April 2026. Capt. Maya Ghazal, who fled Syria to the UK as a teenager during the revolution, overcame serious challenges to fulfil her dream of becoming an airline pilot 6 years ago. Capt. Ghazal, also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, was just invited by Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority to join Syrian Airlines.Read more at: THE NATIONAL
4 April 2026. Al-Yaqubieh is known for its olive groves and orchards, alongside Armenian and Syriac Christian communities that have a centuries-old shared heritage, and where Arabic and Armenian are still spoken. Residents have begun to return and restore community life since the end of the civil war.Read more at: SANA
4 April 2026. On the International Day for Mine Awareness, Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced that its engineering unit had cleared more than 110,000 mines and explosive remnants since early 2026, with operations targeting mines, IEDs, boobytrapped vehicles, drones, and unexploded ordnance.Read more at: SANA
3 April 2026. The heads of the UN’s humanitarian and development agencies agreed that Syria has a growing need for development aid as it rebuilds, along with ongoing humanitarian assistance to serve millions of Syrians returning home and people displaced from conflict zones in neighboring countries.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
2 April 2026. Dr. Fadia al-Haj Hussien, a researcher on the Faculty of Pharmacy at Hama University, discovered how to transform industrial waste and local materials into catalysts for energy production. For her, the importance lies in science’s support of community needs and economic stability.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
2 April 2026. As the Middle East war rages, Syria is becoming an alternative route between East and West, linking Gulf supplies of oil and gas to European markets. The Syrian Petroleum Company plans to expand its strategic role to support national interests while contributing to regional market stability.Read more at: LEVANT 24
2 April 2026. Covering a broad range of medical fields and specialties, the conference sought to advance research, strengthen professional cooperation, and address ethical responsibilities such as documenting violations against detainees. Health Minister al-Ali also praised Syrian doctors who served on the front lines of the revolution.Read more at: SANA
1 April 2026. Building on a history of support for Syria’s liberation, the British government is restoring relations with Syria on multiple levels. Business investors, encouraged by Syria’s reforms to meet urgent reconstruction needs, also find interest in its potential as a land bridge between the Mediterranean and the heart of Asia.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
31 March 2026. Thanking Germany for hosting many thousands of Syrians during the revolution, President Al-Sharaa and Chancellor Merz began talks on a ‘circular migration framework,’ enabling skilled Syrian professionals in Germany to help rebuild Syria while maintaining ties to Germany.Read more at: LEVANT24Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
31 March 2026. The program, initiated by the UAE, encourages students to read 50 books a year outside of school, promoting self-learning skills, critical thinking and cultural awareness. Over 1.37 million Syrian students joined the challenge, supported by many thousands of educators.Read more at: SANA
31 March 2026. A Damascus University conference focused on loopholes in Syria’s existing Nationality Law, based on a 1969 decree, which allows discrimination against women married to non-Syrians and their children. Reforms to advance gender equality and legal protections were proposed.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
30 March 2026. Syria’s National Victims’ Registry aims to document violations, support reparations, and address accountability for the previous regime’s abuses. With major participation from civil society organizations, the registry will anchor and consolidate nationwide efforts.Read more at: LEVANT24
29 March 2026. Diverse Christian communities across Damascus marked Palm Sunday with prayers and liturgies led by patriarchs, bishops, and vicars. Sermons called for the protection of Syria and its people and for peaceful relations.Read more at: SANA
27 March 2026. Meeting in Berlin, Syrian and German disaster relief officials signed an agreement aiming to enhance Syria’s emergency response by expanding volunteer training, rebuilding operations centers, and upgrading equipment.Read more at: SANA
27 March 2026. Khater Dawa described his concert as a tribute to those who “have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for Syria.” He said, “I left Syria in 2008, but Syria never left me,” adding that his music reflects experiences and aspirations connected with the Syrian Revolution.Read more at: SANASee video at: YOUTUBE
26 March 2026. Noting Syria’s unique geographic position and strategic potential, calling its leadership “the best on the ground,” the US envoy proposes that Syria’s territory could be used to help circumvent the blockage of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, by means of interconnecting oil and gas pipelines.Read more at: ENABBALADI
26 March 2026. In its report for February 2026, the UN’s Country Team in Syria documented notable progress in health care, energy, water, agriculture, and early recovery efforts such as extensive debris removal, resulting from close cooperation with UN agencies and consistent support of member states.Read more at: SANA
26 March 2026. Officials and community leaders in Sweida held a national event on the anniversary of the passing of Sultan Pasha al-Atrash, leader of the Great Syrian Revolt (against French colonialism), to honor his enduring legacy. Sweida’s Governor stated that its people historically supported a strong national identity and remain committed to Syria’s unity.Read more at: SANA
25 March 2026. An advanced training workshop for fourth-year journalism students was held at Damascus University in partnership with the EU Mission to Syria. Its goal was strengthening students’ ability to counter disinformation through critical thinking, source evaluation, and rigorous fact checking.Read more at: SANA
