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Participants in the 17th meeting of the Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network in Tunis, Tunisia. (SANA)
Participants in the 17th meeting of the Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network in Tunis, Tunisia. (SANA)

Syria chosen to lead 22 Arab nation network of nuclear and radiological regulators

    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

    Students gather around a student built robot (left) and program for children as young as six (right) during 11th annual robotics championship held at Latakia University. (SANA)
    Students gather around a student built robot (left) and program for children as young as six (right) during 11th annual robotics championship held at Latakia University. (SANA)

    Quality excels among 2026 entries in robotics and AI championship

      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

      Transportation ministers from Syria, Jordan, and Turkey meet in Amman to sign a trilateral agreement to coordinate regional transport and logistics. (SANA)
      Transportation ministers from Syria, Jordan, and Turkey meet in Amman to sign a trilateral agreement to coordinate regional transport and logistics. (SANA)

      Turning borders into bridges: Syria, Jordan, and Turkey prepare to activate “Middle East Corridor”

        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

        Three-day workshop on combatting disinformation held at Damascus University’s Faculty of Media. (SANA)
        Three-day workshop on combatting disinformation held at Damascus University’s Faculty of Media. (SANA)

        EU’s Mission to Syria cosponsors journalism workshop on combatting media disinformation

          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

          Meeting of Mobile World Conference 2026 in Barcelona, where Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology announced an international tender offer. (SANA)
          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.Read more at:  SANA

            Information Minister Hamza al Mustafa and UNDP representative Mohamed Siddiq Madawi sign an agreement to advance professionalism of Syria’s media sector. (SANA)
            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.Read more at:  SANA

              Thaura AI incorporates an ethical dimension, a humane alternative to Big Tech exploitation and data misuse. (SANA)
              Thaura AI incorporates an ethical dimension, a humane alternative to Big Tech exploitation and data misuse. (SANA)

              Syrian innovators launch AI revolution challenging industry abuses and uplifting marginalized voices

                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

                Minister of Information, Hamza al-Mustafa, unveils a new media code at event titled “Professional Media, Responsible Word.” (Syrian Observer)
                Minister of Information, Hamza al-Mustafa, unveils a new media code at event titled “Professional Media, Responsible Word.” (Syrian Observer)

                More than a thousand journalists contribute to professional and ethical code for Syria’s media

                  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

                  Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major economic agreements to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure and expand regional connectedness. (SANA)
                  Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major economic agreements to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure and expand regional connectedness. (SANA)

                  Saudi Arabia to invest $ billions in strategic deals for Syria’s recovery

                    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

                    Audience members and media officials gather in Damascus as Information Minister, Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, announces the relaunch of Damascus Radio. (SANA)
                    Audience members and media officials gather in Damascus as Information Minister, Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, announces the relaunch of Damascus Radio. (SANA)

                    Damascus Radio is relaunched, connecting Syrian communities at home and abroad as part of national media revival

                      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

                      A nationwide effort is transforming the debris of war damaged cities rebuilding supplies. (Syrian Observer)
                      A nationwide effort is transforming the debris of war damaged cities rebuilding supplies. (Syrian Observer)

                      Landscapes of destruction turning into raw materials for rebuilding towns and cities

                        8 January 2026.  A largescale effort is underway to clear massive amounts of rubble from war-ravaged towns and cities and recycle it into clean building materials. This initiative accelerates reconstruction and makes it less expensive, benefitting displaced families now returning home.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVER

                        The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launches Syria’s national volunteer platform for community driven participation in crises. (SANA, L24)
                        The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launches Syria’s national volunteer platform for community driven participation in crises. (SANA, L24)

                        With community disaster preparedness Syria inaugurates culture of volunteerism

                          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

                          Qatar Red Crescent reaffirms support for Syria’s healthcare with life-saving equipment and medicines. (SANA)
                          Qatar Red Crescent reaffirms support for Syria’s healthcare with life-saving equipment and medicines. (SANA)

                          Qatar Red Crescent expands commitment to ease suffering of vulnerable Syrians

                            5 January 2026.  For Syrians facing displacement, serious illness, and loss of limbs, the Qatar Red Crescent is providing humanitarian and medical support. It is offering advanced medical treatments for cancer patients, amputees, people with disabilities, and those with no access to medical care.Read more at: SANA

                            Ceremony announcing plan to restore Syria’s health system, 15 December 2025. (Enab Baladi)
                            Ceremony announcing plan to restore Syria’s health system, 15 December 2025. (Enab Baladi)

                            Ministry of Health launches plan to deliver high quality medical services, putting people first

                              16 December 2025.  Syria’s Minister of Health, Musab al-Ali, unveiled a three-year plan to make quality health services available to all citizens across the country, based on fairness and transparency, as aligned with current challenging realities. The highest priority is given to positive results for people.Read more at:  ENABBALADI

                              National Library of Damascus preserves Syria’s cultural legacy with 19,400 manuscripts and 3,600 rare books. (SANA)
                              National Library of Damascus preserves Syria’s cultural legacy with 19,400 manuscripts and 3,600 rare books. (SANA)

                              National Library of Damascus digitizes manuscripts and books spanning centuries of human history

                                2 December 2025.  The library has launched a digital platform to make its resources accessible to researchers both in Syria and across the globe. The thousands of books and artifacts housed by the library offer valuable insights into human civilization while reinforcing Syria’s unique cultural identity.Read more at:  SANA

                                Syria’s Information Minister, Hamza al Mustafa. assumes chairmanship of 55th session of the Arab Media Council as Arab information ministers convene in Cairo. (SANA)
                                Syria’s Information Minister, Hamza al Mustafa. assumes chairmanship of 55th session of the Arab Media Council as Arab information ministers convene in Cairo. (SANA)

                                Damascus’ reintegration into regional affairs continues with chairmanship of Arab Media Council

                                  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