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President Ahmad al-Sharaa signs decrees raising salaries and wages for public and joint-sector employees. (SANA)Incomes of Syria’s workforce significantly boosted by Presidential decree
20 March 2026. President al-Sharaa issued a decree raising wages by 50 percent, expanding coverage to all public sector and joint-sector employees including temporary and part-time workers, and setting a new minimum wage. The measure is to be implemented by May 1, 2026.
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The World Bank announced grants to Syria signalling a reopening of international cooperation channels. (Image: World Bank)World Bank grants to Syria strengthen the foundations of economic recovery
16 March 2026. Analysts see recent World Bank grants to Syria as a significant sign of a reopening of channels of cooperation between Syria and the major global development organizations. The Bank’s grants focus on institutional reforms that will spur investor confidence.
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Iftar event for orphans and their families held in al-Yasmeen Sports Hall, Damascus, March 15, 2026. (SANA)Ramadan event held for nearly 1,000 orphans to strengthen social solidarity
16 March 2026. Two humanitarian NGOs partnered with the local arm of the Damascus Governate to host nearly 1,000 orphans and their families during Ramadan. The “Solidarity Table” event featured recreational, educational, and cultural activities along with gifts for the children.
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Syria celebrates all who sacrificed for revolution’s triumph, on 15th anniversary
15 March 2026. Peaceful protests against decades of tyranny, corruption and humiliation, beginning in Daraa in 2011, led to a popular uprising and civil war, ending in Syria’s rebirth. The revolution’s ideals of freedom, dignity, justice, and accountability became signposts of the new Syria.
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A jubilant Kurdish community gathers in celebration of Nowruz, Kurdish New Year, lighting the torch of freedom. (Radio Free Syria)Kurdish New Year, Nowruz (New Day), to be observed as national public holiday for first time in history
15 March 2026. Kurds across Syria will celebrate Nowruz openly on March 21, 2026 as their long restricted heritage is honored by the Syrian state. “A free Syria has room for all its sons,” commented Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, pointing to the nation’s expanding pluralism.
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Syria opens its first women’s police training institute, marking a decisive step toward expanding women’s leadership in national security. (SANA)Syria expands women’s role in law enforcement and security with new training institute
14 March 2026. A women’s police institute was inaugurated to strengthen female participation in Syria’s law enforcement through training in modern policing, legal studies, and field operations, in a major step toward women’s participation in community policing.
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Rula Aliu, instructor at the College of Nursing at Tishreen University, Latakia, wins international recognition. (L24)Syrian medical professional recognized internationally for “Compassionate Health Leadership”
14 March 2026. Rula Aliu, a nursing college instructor at Tishreen University, was nominated for a British Medical Journal award by a panel of experts from Canada, US, UK, the Netherlands and elsewhere, based on her innovations in healthcare education and leadership.
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Site of destruction in al-Huweiqa neighborhood in Deir Ezzor city, northeast Syria, February 14, 2026. (SANA)President issues decree to rebuild areas recently devastated by war, enabling return of displaced people
11 March 2026. A presidential decree created a ministerial committee to restore essential infrastructure in the northeast, establishing a path for people to return to their homes while strengthening services to ease the suffering of displaced people in the interim.
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President meets with young leaders to strengthen their role in rebuilding Syria
10 March 2026. President al-Sharaa met with youth leaders to encourage their involvement in shaping Syria’s future. Offering support for youth initiatives and programs to develop their skills, he stressed the importance of empowering youth to participate in the nation’s development.
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A UNHCR (UN High Commission for Refugees) staff member assists a man arriving from Lebanon at the Jdaidet Yabous border crossing in Syria. (Ola Kabalan:UNHCR)UN agency supports rising number of Syrians returning home from Lebanon since outbreak of war
10 March 2026. Over 80,000 Syrians have returned from Lebanon since March 2nd, leaving behind lives in exile and all belongings. UNHCR is expanding its presence at major crossings, coordinating with Syrian authorities to support arrivals fleeing sudden violence and seeking safety with family.
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa participates in a video conference addressing threats to the region, March 9, 2026. (Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic)President al-Sharaa joins emergency meeting on Middle East crisis with regional and European leaders
9 March 2026. During the video conference called by European leaders, Syria’s president spoke of threats to regional stability and energy routes, calling the escalation of war “an existential threat to the entire region.” He said Damascus was coordinating with regional governments to establish a unified position.
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor unveils a two-year strategic plan, March 8, 2026. (Enab Baladi)Syria’s government launches comprehensive plan to expand social justice and social protections in the next two years
9 March 2026. Syria’s social affairs ministry unveiled a 2026-2028 plan, developed ‘in full partnership’ with civil society organizations, to expand equitable access to services, protect and empower women, strengthen protections for all vulnerable groups, integrate returnees, and promote decent work opportunities.
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Women hailed for the magnitude of their roles in Syria’s recovery
8 March 2026. Published on International Women’s Day, this article notes the expanding roles of women in achieving stability and fostering Syria’s recovery, while remaining pillars of family and community life. Their presence has grown noticeably in the essential fields of education, healthcare, and agriculture.
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President al-Sharaa spoke to journalists and civil society leaders about priorities for rebuilding the country, People’s Palace, Damascus, March 5, 2026. (SANA)President stresses need for consensus on national priorities and strategies for rebuilding Syria
6 March 2026. Speaking to media professionals and civic activists, President al-Sharaa urged a focus on the broader goals for Syria’s reconstruction, rather than details that cause division. Offering a frank assessment of achievements, he focused on prioritizing challenges to restoring institutions and services.
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“Made in Syria” market supports families at Ramadan and helps local producers
6 March 2026. A Ramadan charity market launched in Damascus with 150 Syrian companies offering locally produced goods at reduced prices to ease household burdens during the holy month. Officials said the event reflects a spirit of solidarity between merchants and citizens.
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Access to education restored to half a million students in newly liberated northeastern Syria
6 March 2026. With the rehabilitation of hundreds of schools in the Raqqa and Deir Ezzor provinces, recently transferred to state control, children are being reintegrated into Syrian society. The Education Ministry has provided 570,000 textbooks, supplied 10,000 desks, as well as support for teachers.
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Officials laid the cornerstone for rehabilitating Barada Spring in Zabadani, northwest of Damascus, an historic site once prized by tourists. (SANA)Rehabilitation of Barada Spring revives a once prized tourist destination in beautiful mountain town
6 March 2026. Work has begun to rehabilitate the historic Barada Spring, a key source of drinking water for Damascus and an historic natural landmark from Roman times. Once a key point for Hajj pilgrims, destroyed under the Assad regime, its restoration aims to revive tourism and support employment.
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Minister Hind Kabawat meets with delegation from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, 5 March 2026. (SANA)Syria expands cooperation with UN team to reunite children and families
5 March 2026. Minister Hind Kabawat met UN commissioners in Damascus to strengthen cooperation on investigations into the fate of children of detainees and the forcibly disappeared, aiming to improve access to information in this critical humanitarian area. To date, 160 children have been reunited with their families.
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Syria carves path of neutrality as it rebuilds, aligning with Arab neighbors in regional war
4 March 2026. Syria is transforming its regional identity, seeking neutrality and stability above all while recovering from a half century of repression and 14 years of civil war. With the outbreak of war, President al-Sharaa called heads of the Gulf states to express Syria’s solidarity.
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Meeting of Mobile World Conference 2026 in Barcelona, where Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology announced an international tender offer. (SANA)In move to modernize telecommunications, Syria launches international tender offer for new mobile operator
4 March 2026. In the goal of improving nationwide digital coverage, especially in rural areas emerging from years of conflict, Syria announced a tender offer for a 20-year mobile license, aiming to attract global investors in supporting long-term digital development.
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Crowds gather at a border crossing as Syrian authorities work to assist families returning from Lebanon. (L24)Government manages surge in Syrian families returning from Lebanon, as Israeli aggression intensifies
3 March 2026. Syrian border crossings with Lebanon are seeing a sharp rise in returning families due to the regional conflict. Government authorities are providing essential support, including healthcare, as part of the nation’s commitment to create the best possible conditions for returning nationals.
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Information Minister Hamza al Mustafa and UNDP representative Mohamed Siddiq Madawi sign an agreement to advance professionalism of Syria’s media sector. (SANA)Syria and UNDP partner to enhance skills and performance of nation’s media sector
3 March 2026. Syria and UNDP have launched a program to offer training opportunities to strengthen the skills of hundreds of journalists, radio and TV presenters, graphic designers, photographers, and other media workers in the Information Ministry and affiliated institutions and directorates.
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Farmland in rural Aleppo, location of the ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area) research site. (SANA)Critical gene bank in Aleppo restored, boosting Syria’s agricultural recovery and food security
3 March 2026. The revival of ICARDA’s facility in Aleppo marks a major step in restoring Syria’s agricultural research and farming. Seed banks destroyed under the previous regime and preserved in other countries include strategic crop collections of wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas, and forage legumes.
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Shoppers move through a busy marketplace as Dr. Amer Kharboutli, Director of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, discusses Syria’s economic realities and investment opportunities. (L24)Syria’s market activity returns, says Chamber of Commerce head, with corruption down by 80%
2 March 2026. In an interview, Dr. Amer Kharboutli describes Syria’s rapid economic progress, emerging investment opportunities, plus ongoing challenges, noting signs of reduced corruption and renewed market activity driven by people’s resilience and institutional reforms.
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Syria’s Central Bank announced the reopening of its account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. (SANA)Syria reaches milestone in re-integration with global financial networks
28 February 2026. Syria’s Central Bank restored full ties with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, after meeting regulatory requirements and establishing required banking communications channels. The move will facilitate international banking relations and enhance financial and monetary stability.
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