Michael Arizanti explains that since December 8, Ahmed al-Sharaa has done nothing but govern. No revenge. No purges. No theocracy. Just politics – steady, calculated, and deliberate. He says that from day one, Al-Sharaa’s message has been the same: Syria is for all Syrians. Read more at: Michael Arizanti@ColdBrief
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
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
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
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
7 August 2026. The activities of the Syria Summer Family Festival 2026 opened at the Damascus Citadel as part of the summer program organized by the Ministry of Culture, with official and public participation. The opening follows the festival’s launch in Idlib on July 30, before moving to Latakia, where events began at al-Orouba Park on August 4. The festival will continue in other governorates in succession, with the aim of making cultural activities accessible to families in various areas.Read more at: SANA
4 August 2026. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor launches the first of many planned stores to promote economic independence for women entrepreneurs and people with disabilities. The program aims to create employment opportunities, market access, and economic inclusion to develop self-respect.Read more at: SANA
1 August 2026. Mustafa Abdi, a presidential assistant overseeing the implementing of the Jan 29th ceasefire and integration agreement between the SDF forces and the Syrian government, says SDF’s integration into Syrian institutions is nearly complete, in military and security areas in particular.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
30 July 2026. A refugee family living in Canada for 15 years felt a call to return after the Assad regime fell. Inspired to help the recovery in some way, they opened a climbing gym in a Damascus neighbourhood to help youth build self-esteem and a sense of community, while providing a space to welcome other returnees.Read more at: AL JAZEERA
27 July 2026. The Raqqa governorate’s education directorate, with UNICEF and foundation support, aims to help thousands of students recover from lost years of learning and prepare for official exams, granting equal access to educational opportunities after years of disruption under SDF control.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
13 July 2026. Dr. Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, a constitutional lawyer, former judge, academic and public servant, was elected Speaker of Syria’s new legislature. Having opposed the previous regime while serving as a judge, he went into exile in 2014 to Turkey, where he laid out legal policies and procedures for Syria’s path to becoming a constitutional democracy.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
13 July 2026. When Syria’s new parliament convened for oath-taking and electing its leader and presidential council, President al-Sharaa urged lawmakers to prioritize public duty, strengthen accountability and help build a responsible, consensus-based legislature. He said the Assembly must serve as a platform for truth and justice.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
2 July 2026. With 70 appointments by the president, adding to 137 elected members, Syria’s transitional parliament is complete. The appointees include figures from diverse spheres of Syrian life, including 15 women, plus individuals who suffered years of detention and loss of limbs in Syria’s liberation struggle.Read more at: SANA
22 June 2026. The Syrian Clothes Bank offers free clothing to families recovering from war and economic hardship, and more. Organizers say the act of choosing clothing helps restore a sense of dignity and personal agency. A volunteer said the experience strengthens her appreciation for the rewards of giving.Read more at: LEVANT 24
20 June 2026. UNHCR says 1.3 million Syrians returned from abroad in 2025. In March 2026, a presidential decree officially committed the state to providing suitable conditions for returning refugees and internally displaced people through rehabilitation of infrastructure and services in war-ravaged areas.Read more at: SANA
16 June 2026. The event in Homs celebrating Circassian heritage showcased clothing, cuisine and folklore, highlighting the community’s role in Syria’s cultural mosaic. Strong public attendance at the week’s festivities reflects growing interest in preserving Syria’s pluralistic cultural heritage.Read more at: SANA
10 June 2026. At the UN’s COSP19 conference in New York, Minister Hind Kabawat called for increased international support for the rights and rehabilitation of 1.5 million Syrians living with disabilities resulting from many years of airstrikes, explosives, landmines and chemical attacks.Read more at: SANA
3 June 2026. Syria’s First National Private Sector Conference convened to redefine the sector’s role in the post-transition economy and lay the groundwork for long-term public-private cooperation. The Ministry of Economy and Industry organized the event in cooperation with the UNDP and Japan’s government.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
25 May 2026. Elections of members to Syria’s Peoples Assembly took place in the largely Kurdish northeast regions of Hasakah and Aleppo provinces, after security-related delays. The political integration of SDF forces into Syrian state structures enables the People’s Assembly to begin its legislative work.Read more at: LEVANT 24
25 May 2026. Interior Ministry committees have received 2,892 family applications for naturalization —covering over 10,500 people—under Presidential Decree No. 13, which in January this year recognized their legal, cultural and linguistic rights, integrating them into the national fabric.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
20 May 2026. At the 2026 Education World Forum in London, Minister Mohammed Turko affirmed that girls’ education is a fundamental human right and central to Syria’s development, stressing the need for equal access to education and safe learning environments after years of crisis.Read more at: SANA
18 May 2026. Syria’s Social Affairs and Labor ministry and the World Food Program opened the “T-Anmu” (I Grow) initiative, supported by France and Switzerland, aimed at building an integrated, just and sustainable social protection system with a focus on Syrian families with malnourished children.Read more at: SANA
8 May 2026. Speaking to figures in the field of justice from around the world, gathered in The Hague to discuss the role of justice in preventing conflict, Minister al-Wais stated that Syria is working to strengthen accountability and prevent impunity, while making reforms that promote the rule of law and civil peace.Read more at: SANA
4 May 2026. The four-day event brought together 70 works by artists from across Syria, both professionals and newly emerging painters, highlighting themes of unity and shared experience. Participants expressed appreciation for being able to engage with fellow artists after years of isolation.Read more at: SANA
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