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The Arab League and the Reintegration of Syria Between Upholding Sovereignty and Facing Regional Challenges

In its emergency meeting at the level of foreign ministers, the Arab League Council affirmed its commitment to the unity of Syria, its sovereignty, and the integrity of its territory, in a step that reflects a significant shift in the Arab position towards Damascus after years of estrangement. This new position was not limited to the political aspect, but also included a clear condemnation of the Israeli incursions in the Golan and southern Syria, which the council described as a "violation of the United Nations Charter."

The Central Authority for Control and Inspection Reveals a Scandal of Educational Corruption in a Private Syrian University

The Central Authority for Control and Inspection revealed today, Saturday, a wide educational corruption case in one of the private Syrian universities, dating back to the previous regime, with a value of approximately 1.5 billion Syrian pounds.

Deputy Governor of Daraa: The Development Fund is the First Seed for Rebuilding the Governorate

The Deputy Governor of Daraa, Mohannad Al-Jahmani, confirmed today, Saturday, that the Development Fund represents the fundamental starting point for the reconstruction of the governorate, which has suffered extensive destruction on various levels, noting that Daraa is in urgent need of comprehensive support in all vital sectors.

President Ahmad al-Shara accepts the credentials of the Mauritanian ambassador in Damascus

Today, Saturday, the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Shara, accepted the credentials of the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Syria, Taleb Mukhtar Sheikh Muhammad al-Mujtaba, at the People's Palace in Damascus, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.

Syrian-Chinese Meeting in Damascus: Confirmation of Sovereignty and Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

The Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, received today, Saturday, in the capital Damascus, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Syria, Shi Hongwei, as part of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

UN-Syrian Meeting in Damascus: Confirmation of Sovereignty and Improvement of Humanitarian Situation

The Syrian Foreign Minister meets with UN envoy Geir Pedersen in Damascus, reaffirming respect for national sovereignty and improving the humanitarian situation.

Baniyas Refinery Launches Strategic Project to Modernize Its Equipment and Improve the Quality of Oil Products

The Baniyas Refinery Company began today, Saturday, the implementation of a massive modernization project considered the most important since its establishment, following the receipt of new quality equipment aimed at enhancing the continuity of safe operation and improving the quality of oil products to meet local market needs more efficiently.

Frustration of a gang impersonating security forces in Homs and seizure of drugs and weapons

The Internal Security Directorate in Homs Governorate was able, today Saturday, to arrest a group of individuals involved in committing robbery and impersonating security personnel, following a series of reports regarding assaults on citizens.

Damascus International Fair concludes its 62nd session with great success: More than two million visitors and dozens of investment agreements

The events of the 62nd session of the Damascus International Fair concluded amidst a festive atmosphere and unprecedented public interaction, where the number of visitors exceeded two million, a clear indication of the great success of this major economic and cultural event in Syria and the region.

Electoral Committees in Syria: Between the Legacy of the Past and the Challenges of the Future

In a move aimed at closing the chapter of the past and opening a new one, the Supreme Electoral Committee in Syria announced the formation of subcommittees in preparation for the upcoming People's Council elections. This step, although technical in appearance, carries deep implications in the context of the transitional phase the country is undergoing.

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The Supreme Election Committee Collaborates with Civil Society Organizations to Enhance the Integrity of the Electoral Process

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The Supreme Election Committee Collaborates with Civil Society Organizations to Enhance the Integrity of the Electoral Process

The Supreme Election Committee for the People's Council signed a memorandum of understanding with five civil society organizations, in a step aimed at enhancing joint cooperation to ensure the highest standards of integrity and transparency in the electoral process.

Syrian Ministry of Awqaf Announces a Major Conference for the Reconstruction of Damaged Mosques

The Assistant Minister of Awqaf for Religious Call Affairs, Diaa Al-Din Barsha, revealed the ministry's preparations to hold a "major conference" dedicated to the reconstruction of destroyed and damaged mosques in all Syrian provinces.

Representative Wilson and the Syrian American Coalition Call for Lifting Sanctions on Syria

U.S. Republican Representative Joe Wilson, in collaboration with the Syrian American Coalition, called for the repeal of sanctions imposed on Syria under the "Caesar Act", as part of an escalating campaign to pressure Congress.

Arrest of a War Criminal in Idlib on Charges of Torture and Systematic Killing

In a qualitative security operation, the Internal Security Forces in Idlib province managed to arrest Saher Al-Hassan, nicknamed "Saher Al-Ni", after receiving a report from the residents of the Al-Takhyi residential camp in the town of Bardaqli.

A New Opportunity for Students: Military Colleges Enter the General Selection for the First Time in Syria

In a new step aimed at expanding university admission opportunities and linking secondary education with military qualification, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced today, Friday, the inclusion of military colleges (land, air, naval) in the general selection for holders of the secondary school certificate, according to the approved regulations and admission conditions that will be announced later.

Security operation in the countryside of Tartus results in the arrest of a group involved in assassinations and attacks

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced today, Friday, that the Internal Security Forces in Tartus Governorate carried out a qualitative security operation in cooperation with special task units, which resulted in the arrest of members of a lawless group that was holed up in hideouts in the countryside of the governorate.

Sweden announces a plan to repatriate Syrian refugees… even against their will

Swedish Minister of Migration, Johan Forssell, announced today, Friday, that his government is intensifying its efforts to repatriate Syrian refugees to their homeland, whether voluntarily or forcibly, in a move that has sparked widespread controversy in human rights and political circles.

Arab Foreign Ministers Confirm Their Support for Syria's Unity and Its Right to Restore the Golan

Arab foreign ministers renewed, during their meeting within the framework of the Arab League, their commitment to Syria's unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, emphasizing their firm rejection of Israeli incursions into Syrian territory, considering them a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and relevant international resolutions.

More than two million visitors to the Damascus International Fair in nine days... Unprecedented public turnout

The Damascus International Fair in its sixty-second edition witnessed a wide public attendance, with the total number of visitors exceeding two million people in just nine days, according to the organizing committee of the fair.

Damascus University Enters the International Islamic Ranking for the First Time in Its History

Damascus University achieved an unprecedented academic accomplishment by being included, for the first time in the history of Syrian universities, in the international version of the Islamic ranking for universities and research centers, thus becoming the first Syrian university to join this global ranking, which is considered one of the most challenging in terms of scientific and research criteria.

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