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“Syria’s Youth Shaping the Future”—annual exhibition held at Damascus University. (SANA)
“Syria’s Youth Shaping the Future”—annual exhibition held at Damascus University. (SANA)

Students’ innovations help drive nation’s technical modernization and reconstruction

    10 November 2025.  Damascus University’s annual program showcases the ingenuity of engineering students, in an effort to bridge academia and industry. Projects in renewable energy, automation, robotics, smart control, communications, and software systems are designed to have practical applications.Read more at:  SANA

    Dr. Iyad Tabbaa, director general of the Syrian Arabic Encyclopedia. (L24)
    Dr. Iyad Tabbaa, director general of the Syrian Arabic Encyclopedia. (L24)

    Digital transformation of nation’s encyclopedia underway to safeguard vast cultural heritage

      20 October 2025.  Syria’s Arabic Encyclopedia, a leading scientific, cultural and educational organization, is digitizing its archives to share Syria’s intellectual legacy with global researchers and future generations. It is also documenting the Syrian Revolution and launching an initiative for youth, “Little Encyclopedia.”Read more at:  LEVANT24

      Syria's Health Minister, Dr Musab Nazzal al-Ali. (Alarabiya YouTube video still, 15 August)
      Syria's Health Minister, Dr Musab Nazzal al-Ali. (Alarabiya YouTube video still, 15 August)

      Rebuilding Syria’s healthcare system

        15 August 2025.  In a Global News Today interview on Al Arabiya, Syria’s Health Minister outlines efforts to rebuild the nation’s healthcare system, while acknowledging economic and infrastructure challenges. To date, over 100 healthcare centres have been restored and many hospitals rehabilitated, medical equipment supplied, and education restructured to reintegrate overseas Syrian specialists. Pharmaceutical inspections have enabled Syria to produce safe, regionally compliant medications.Read more at: YouTube

        “Let’s Lead Technology,” a conference in Damascus, August 8, 2025. (ENAB BALADI)
        “Let’s Lead Technology,” a conference in Damascus, August 8, 2025. (ENAB BALADI)

        Syria and Silicon Valley meet to ignite robust tech revival

          8 August 2025.  The SYNC25 II conference in Damascus united Syrian-American entrepreneurs, Silicon valley engineers, international tech experts, and global investors to spark innovation, job creation, and digital transformation in Syria. The lead organizer, Muyesser Taqi-Eddin, said the event aims to strengthen connections among Syrians and employ 25,000 people over five years. Government ministers in many spheres and entrepreneurs from different countries emphasized collaboration, infrastructure development, and Syria’s re-entry into the international tech landscape.Read more at: ENAB BALADI

          Refugees with tech expertise returning from exile in Istanbul. (Tim Dunk)
          Refugees with tech expertise returning from exile in Istanbul. (Tim Dunk)

          Syrian tech talent returns to Damascus to spark tech-driven renewal 

            5 August 2025.  Civil war refugees with tech expertise are returning home to rebuild Syria’s tech sector. They’re part of a growing movement to support entrepreneurs and investors in tech-driven startups and help to overhaul Syria’s digital infrastructure. Immediately after the fall of Assad, they launched a professional network in Damascus and held a tech summit to connect Syria’s emerging tech industry with Silicon Valley. They return to serve despite financial sacrifice.Read more at: RESTOFWORLD

            Syrian and Jordanian communications officials discuss Syria’s reintegration into global organization. (Sami Smeirat-X on ENAB BALADI)
            Syrian and Jordanian communications officials discuss Syria’s reintegration into global organization. (Sami Smeirat-X on ENAB BALADI)

            Syria rejoins global telecom network signaling new openness

              30 July 2025.  Ending over ten years of isolation, Syria rejoined the GSMA—a global association for mobile communications. The Ministry of Communications said the move, which will strengthen regional telecommunications cooperation, signifies a new openness.  Jordan will supply expertise in the digital arena, pivotal to Syria’s economic development.  Made possible by the lifting of sanctions, this step enables Syria to access global telecom services and conferences.Read more at: ENAB BALADI

              Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UAE and Syria to build Damascus Gateway media city. (L24:Social Media, July 2nd)
              Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UAE and Syria to build Damascus Gateway media city. (L24:Social Media, July 2nd)

              Race to overcome years of destruction with international cooperation

                1 July 2025.  In a period of 48 hours, Syria signed three major agreements with international firms to accelerate its recovery. The most ambitious is the “Damascus Gateway” city, intended to become a regional and global hub for media, the arts and tourism, with initial investment from the UAE.  Agreements were also signed with a US company to build two solar power stations, significantly increasing the power supply, and with a French company to restore 37 bridges that will ease movement between regions. Read more at SANA

                Italy and Syria discuss areas of cooperation in internet communications technology. (Photo: SANA)

                “Silk Link” project aims to transform Syria into a regional and international internet hub

                  18 June 2025. Syria’s Minister of Communications, Abdul Salam Haykal, and Italy’s ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, discussed an alliance to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure. Minister Haykal unveiled the nation’s bold plans to create an internet hub and its goal of connecting 85% of the country, via fiber optics, within two years. Italy’s ambassador welcomed renewed relations with Syria and expressed the interest of Italian firms in supporting Syria’s ICT sector.Read more at: SANA