10 August 2026. Millions of travellers, 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
5 August 2026. The project aims to strengthen Syria’s healthcare infrastructure and raise medical services to international standards, as part of the Health Ministry’s strategy to modernize infrastructure, upgrade equipment and improve patient care nationwide.Read more at: LEVANT 24
2 August 2026. In the Al-Jazeera interview, the President spoke of fundamental governing principles: serving the people, defending them, and standing against injustice. Of Syria’s 7,000 years of history and diversity he said, “I believe humanity began here… we stand before the cradle of human civilization.”Read more at: SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA
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
29 July 2026. The Syria Recovery Trust Fund approved two new projects: one will rebuild 250 homes and provide infrastructure for displaced families returning to their Idlib neighborhood, part of the “Syria Without Camps” initiative; the other will provide agricultural support to farmers in the Raqqa and Deir Ezzor provinces.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
23 July 2026. Syria reopened the Alouk Water Station after years of disruption, restoring public drinking water to al-Hasakah city and countryside, and eventually to half a million residents in the province. The breakdown of the water supply and other public services was a major cause of conflict in the region.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
21 July 2026. A coordinated initiative, overseen by a national committee of ministers, governors and relevant agencies, is working with international financial institutions and UN agencies to remove landmines and restore infrastructure to enable displaced families to return to their communities.Read more at: SANA
18 July 2026. Addressing the Syria International Textile Exhibition, attended by over 300 exhibitors from 25 countries, President al-Sharaa spoke of the industry’s revival as a means of restoring a heritage of creativity, expertise and skilled craftsmanship, as well as a source of job creation and economic growth.Read more at: SANA
16 July 2026. CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest container shipping and logistics companies, announced an expanded role in Syria’s reconstruction, during French President Macron’s visit to Damascus. The company will aid the development of an integrated transport system, boosting economic development and helping restore Syria’s role in regional trade.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
29 June 2026. With the launch of the Syria Smart Industrial Cities Platform in Beijing, Syria will draw on Chinese expertise and advanced technologies in reconstruction and economic development. The platform, initiated by the Syrian-Chinese Business Council, reflects growing cooperation between the two nations.Read more at: LEVANT 24
29 June 2026. Syria’s Transport Minister announced that highway rehabilitation projects have begun, with modern international equipment and technical standards, funded by the state to ensure rapid completion. The first major project will extend from Syria’s border with Jordan to Turkey; the second will link Damascus and northeastern Syria, with more being planned.Read more at: LEVANT 24
14 June 26. BUILDEX 24 resulted in 21 signed building contracts, with more foreign companies investing and importers establishing local factories. The finance minister described the fair as “one of the most prominent signs of economic recovery in Syria.”Read more at: SANA
12 June 2026. The 24th BuildEx exhibition opened in Damascus with 710 companies and 1,400 brands from 51 countries, reflecting rising international interest in Syria’s reconstruction, infrastructure rehabilitation and expanding construction market.Read more at: LEVANT 24
5 June 2026. Minister al-Saleh said the restoration of Al-Rastan Bridge, a vital junction in the country’s transport network, reflects the peoples’ determination to rehabilitate infrastructure destroyed by the deposed regime. The bridge was formally reopened by President al-Sharaa.Read more at: SANA
30 May 2026. President al-Sharaa arrived in Deir Ezzor with a large delegation of ministers to oversee response efforts to the Euphrates flood and announce new reconstruction projects. While homes, businesses, and crops are lost, experts say the flood remains manageable through regional coordination.Read more at: LEVANT 24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
26 May 2026. Conservation teams are working to preserve Syria’s archaeological heritage of mosaic floors and wall panels dating from the 2nd-6th centuries AD. Despite severe damage from bombings during the civil war, streams of visitors from Syria and abroad affirm the site’s cultural importance.Read more at: SANA
25 May 2026. Saudi Arabia’s new pledge to Syria of $1.5 billion, a spike from previous annual funding, is earmarked for the government’s plan to move displaced families from camps to their home areas by the end of 2027. It includes restoration of infrastructure as well as health, education, disaster management and other sectors.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
20 May 2026. In a video address to the assembly, President al-Sharaa said: “I address you today from Damascus at a moment when the world faces challenges requiring a shared international resolve that prioritizes human health and lays the foundation for a more secure and equitable future,” stating Syria is committed to global health security.Read more at: LEVANT 24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
18 May 2026. Health Minister al-Ali said Syria’s participation in the 79th World Health Assembly reflects a shift from crisis response to longterm system building, including rehabilitating hospitals and primary care centers, improving worker support, expanding drug production and utilizing digital tools to improve service.Read more at: SANA
16 May 2026. Syria’s Emergency Ministry has filled and levelled more than 900 kilometres of war era trenches and berms in Idlib province. This work, critical to areas heavily damaged by years of conflict, serves to reconnect farmlands, ease access for civilians, and support economic recovery.Read more at: SANA
12 May 2026. UN-Habitat and Japan announced a project to improve service delivery and urban governance affecting some 870,000 people in 20 municipalities across 7 provinces. This grant is in addition to €58.51 million in previous grants from Japan to UN agencies on behalf of Syria’s recovery.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
8 May 2026. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met an Emirati delegation to discuss development plans for projects in Damascus and Latakia, together valued at over $50 billion, including housing, hotels, and roads. Construction would create over 100,000 jobs supporting economic recovery and reconstruction.Read more at: LEVANT 24
7 May 2026. In a major push to restore schooling in eastern Syrian provinces, where education was disrupted by years of conflict and neglect, Syria’s education ministry reopened more than 2,200 schools in 100 days, enabling over half a million students and tens of thousands of teachers to return.Read more at: LEVANT 24
1 May 2026. Syria expects a 2.5 million ton wheat harvest this season if weather cooperates, enough to meet national needs through domestic production. Officials highlight rising production, improved storage facilities, and government support to reduce reliance on external supplies.Read more at: SANA
29 April 2026. A coalition of major Islamic NGOs is doubling its support for Syria and shifting from humanitarian relief to long-term development, with new projects focused on youth, education, and strengthening coordination with local communities.Read more at: SANA
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