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
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
23 March 2026. Syria’s Health Ministry announced registration for the treatment of severe cases of glaucoma and cataract-related blindness, in cooperation with the Arab European Ophthalmology Society (AEOS). The campaign reflects the development of specialized health care and strengthened international scientific cooperation.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: LEVANT24
10 February 2026. After rejoining the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS last year, Syria is now taking a leadership role. Minister al-Sheibani affirmed the widespread view that Syria’s stability is vital to the entire Middle East, and thanked coalition members for helping eradicate ISIS from Syrian territory.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
7 February 2026. The Social Affairs and Labor Ministry and the Saïd Foundation for Development have launched a training program aimed at improving the capacity of public and private institutions to serve people with disabilities. Fifty percent of the trainees will be disabled people.Read more at: SANA
30 January 2026. On the anniversary of the Conference of the Syrian Revolution’s Victory, when Ahmad al-Sharaa shifted roles from military commander to president of the republic, he evoked the sacrifices of Syrians in every sphere and prayed to be worthy of their trust.Read more at: SANA
23 January 2026. Damascus seeks to establish the rule of law across all Syrian territory, including the newly acquired Eastern region, says a source within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The January 18th agreement with SDF came after political channels had been exhausted and growing instability forced the state to intervene.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
13 January 2026. “I do not want condolences, only congratulations, for I am the mother of martyrs,” said Hajja Wasila Abu Nuqta, revered for her faith that the sacrifices of Syrian families for the nation’s freedom and dignity would result in victory for the revolution.Read more at: SANA
5 January 2026. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launched an electronic platform to strengthen community readiness and to share responsibility with the state for disaster response. The aim is to build a flexible volunteer system, improve emergency response, and promote solidarity.Read more at: SANA
1 January 2026. In a New Year’s message, the president’s media advisor spoke of the remarkable state-building achievements of 2025, while noting that Assad’s fall was not a military victory alone but required the will of the people.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. The two-hour documentary, “Deterring Aggression,” premiered in Damascus and opened across the country, marking the first anniversary of Syria’s freedom. It offers exceptional footage of battle preparations, the liberation of major cities, and humanitarian values that influenced the aftermath.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
6 December 2025. During his first year in office, President al-Sharaa visited numerous world leaders, signalling Syria’s return to Arab and global diplomacy. In his visits he underscored Syria’s importance as a partner for Middle East stability, stressing dialogue and diplomacy as the means for resolving conflicts.Read more at: SANA
2 December 2025. As with similar initiatives across Syria where citizens are partnering with the state to rebuild, residents of Jdeidet Artouz raised substantial funds to meet the town’s essential needs and upgrade its infrastructure. The newly elected MP called the campaign a “positive and blessed initiative.”Read more at: SANA
26 November 2025. This inside story unveils the years of planning, strategizing, rigorous training and discipline, coordination of military factions, plus participation of local ministries and citizenry, which led to the capture of Damascus. The leader of the revolutionary coalition said: “Our goal was clear, our preparations were complete, and we relied on God.”Read more at: LEVANT24
26 November 2025. Hamza al-Mustafa presented Syria’s vision of developing a media sector committed to rebuilding public trust and supporting social reconciliation. As council chair, he seeks to move Arab countries from consumers of digital content to active producers who can shape the region’s media.Read more at: SANA
24 November 2025. Responding to a recent crime, the Mufti of Homs expressed deep sorrow, declaring that the new Syria will not be led by hatred and revenge, but by justice, the rejection of oppression, and the upholding of rights.Read more at: SANA
19 November 2025. “We are writing a new chapter in the record of justice for Syria’s future,” said Minister al-Wais, speaking of the trials in the March coastal conflicts. Stating there is no place for revenge or abuse, he pledged a new era of judicial independence, accountability, and transparency.Read more at: SANA
8 November 2025. At COP30 in Brazil, President Ahmad al‑Sharaa pledged his nation’s full commitment to confronting climate change. Citing Syria’s worst drought in six decades, he expressed solidarity with nations suffering from climate disasters and called for collective global action to protect the planet.Read more at: LEVANT24
4 November 2025. Minister al‑Shaibani praised the stances taken by the diplomats in their efforts to expose the “crimes of the defunct regime,” while valuing their alignment with the “just cause” of the people. He stated that Syria seeks to build genuine partnerships in regional and international relations.Read more at: ENABBALADI
31 October 2025. Syria’s push for clean government gained momentum as President al-Sharaa urged transparency and accountability, asking leaders, “Have you forgotten you are the sons of the revolution?” He called on officials and business leaders to reject past abuses and embrace reform.Read more at: LEVANT24
14 October 2025. Young Syrians from several provinces united to launch a national mobilization for unity and for rebuilding Suwayda’s education and medical facilities, infrastructure, and basic services. A Druze sheikh lauded the initiative’s embodiment of the spirit of belonging and solidarity.Read more at: LEVANT24
28 September 2025. In a historic speech to the UN General Assembly, the first by a Syrian head of state since 1967, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared: “Here is Syria today, returning to its worthy position among the nations of the world.” He acknowledged Arab, Islamic, US, and EU allies for their support in Syria’s rebuilding, and later held meetings with high officials of several nations including Ukraine, with which diplomatic ties were restored.Read more at: LEVANT24
26 September 2025. Minister Kabawat represented Syria at the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on youth, describing her role as a messenger for “the voices and aspirations of Syrian youth” from all provinces and all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Despite their diversity, she noted, they share the same aspirations for “dignity, justice, and the opportunity to build a meaningful future.” Even through hardship, she reflected, “the resilience of our youth led the way forward.”Read more at: SANA
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