13 July 2026. The CEO of the new high-tech center, a public-private venture, said its goal is to connect entrepreneurs with experts and investors in an integrated environment. He said the center will incubate startups from the earliest stages, help develop prototypes, and connect entrepreneurs with partners and financial backers.Read more at: SANA
5 July 2026. The 3-day Eco-Innovate program aims to empower technologically savvy youth to find solutions to Syria’s economic and development challenges that integrate environmental goals. The program seeks to immerse Syrian youth in a culture of environmental innovation.Read more at: SANA
30 June 2026. The Zain Group of Kuwait has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in a 20-year license to operate Syria’s mobile network, a move demonstrating confidence in the new government. President al-Sharaa called the agreement a step toward modernizing the country’s digital infrastructure.Read more at: LEVANT 24
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
15 June 2026. Syria joined a UN platform tackling human trafficking enabled by technology. UN ambassador Olabi cited Syria’s expertise in combating terrorism and cross-border crime including trafficking, thanks to international cooperation, and pledged support for this global initiative.Read more at: LEVANT 24
9 June 2026. A growing number of policy-makers and investors view Syria as an emerging longterm economic opportunity, driven by renewed confidence, private sector engagement, and its reintegration into regional economic activity.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
5 June 2026. Syria’s national physics team won one silver and four bronze medals at KAIPhO 2026, a competition for high school students advanced in theoretical physics with judges from Russia, Kazakhstan, and the US. Officials see results as reflective of the quality of Syria’s scientific Olympiad training.Read more at: SANA
31 May 2026. The Syrian Network in Denmark held a conference to unite Syrian groups and initiatives across Denmark into a coordinated body to assist Syria. With Danish partners, Syrian activists and academics explored a framework for channeling diaspora expertise into the country’s rebuilding.Read more at: LEVANT 24
23 May 2026. Syria’s Finance Ministry announced disciplinary measures against 256 employees, legal agents and accountants across several provinces as part of a broad anticorruption drive aimed at strengthening integrity and improving transparency within financial institutions.Read more at: SANA
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
12 May 2026. The first Syria–UAE Investment Forum laid the foundations for a long-term strategic partnership based on investment, economic integration and regional interests. The culmination of high-level contacts since Syria’s liberation, the new relationship reflects trust, brotherhood and shared interests, a Syrian official said.Read more at: SANA
9 May 2026. Syria’s Distinction and Creativity Agency and the Syrian Virtual University began a programming marathon for children and teens, designed to build coding skills and logical thinking at a young age in preparation for the Informatics Olympiad and other competitions.Read more at: SANA
20 April 2026. To improve disaster preparedness across the country, Syria has activated a system that standardizes warning messages and ensures their swift delivery across multiple channels. The program is part of a broader effort to reduce disaster impacts and strengthen national response and recovery.Read more at: SANA
11 April 2026. Syria was elected president of the regional agency for two years, based on its record of strengthening safety in these areas. The head of the Syrian Atomic Energy agency said it aims to enhance coordination among member states and support joint initiatives to advance regional regulatory frameworks.Read more at: SANA
11 April 2026. Forty teams of students joined Syria’s 2026 robotics championship, showcasing skills in design, programming, and problem solving. The competition, which provides hands-on experience, produced notable innovations in areas such as smart agriculture and tourism technology.Read more at: SANA
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
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
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
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANA
17 February 2026. Thaura AI, a groundbreaking initiative by two Syrian brothers, champions ethical technology and humane values, advocating for justice, privacy and dignity, rejecting abusive Big Tech practices. Offering features that rival Big Tech, Thaura refuses investments that could influence its mission.Read more at: SANA
16 February 2026. The Ministry of Information introduced a new media framework promoting responsibility, accuracy, and self-regulation. It aims to protect press freedom, elevate professional standards, and rebuild public trust in the country’s rapidly evolving media sector.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
7 February 2026. Syria and Saudi Arabia signed major joint economic agreements in air transport, water desalination, and telecommunications, in addition to 45 other development projects. The agreements aim to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure, expand air travel, and strengthen regional cooperation.Read more at: LEVANT24
5 February 2026. Damascus Radio, marginalized under the old regime, has been revitalized with technical capacities that combine conventional broadcasting with online streaming, mobile applications and podcasts. It will enable interactive programming and allow Syrians worldwide to connect in real time.Read more at: SANA
18 January 2026. Syria will launch a national digital education system next school term, with three major components: online educational platforms, educational channels on YouTube, and a nationwide virtual school designed to serve students unable to attend in-person classes.Read more at: SANA
