@newfaceofsyria
We are a group of observers tracking the profound changes taking place in Syria. The principles and values of the country’s new leadership have caught our attention, as they represent a vital foundation for reforms needed in institutions around the world.
Hejaz Station was established in 1900 by order of Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II as part of the ambitious Hejaz Railway project aimed to connect Damascus with Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia. The railway opened new channels for trade and cultural exchange across the region.
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President al-Sharaa urged media professionals and civic activists to focus on Syria’s broader reconstruction goals rather than divisive details, offering a candid assessment of the challenges in restoring institutions and essential services.
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A Ramadan charity market launched in Damascus with 150 Syrian companies offering locally produced goods at reduced prices to ease household burdens during the holy month. Officials said the event reflects a spirit of solidarity between merchants and citizens.
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"Education is the most sincere bridge for fostering understanding, deepening national belonging, and raising generations that are confident in their identity, proud of their diversity, and committed to the unity of their homeland."
𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗼
With the rehabilitation of hundreds of schools in the Raqqa and Deir Ezzor provinces recently transferred to state control, children are being reintegrated into Syrian society. The Education Ministry has provided 570,000 textbooks, supplied 10,000 desks, and support for teachers.
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Work has begun to rehabilitate the historic Barada Spring, a key source of drinking water for Damascus and historic natural landmark from Roman times. Once a key point for Hajj pilgrims, destroyed under the Assad regime, its restoration aims to revive tourism and support employment.
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𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀’ 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻
In the holy month of Ramadan the markets of Old Damascus regain their distinctive charm turning into lively spaces where the aromas of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves mingle with the city’s centuries-old memory.
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Minister Hind Kabawat met UN commissioners in Damascus to strengthen cooperation on investigations into the fate of children of detainees and the forcibly disappeared, aiming to improve access to information in this critical humanitarian area.
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"In the battle for freedom, Aleppo was the gateway to all of Syria. Its liberation opened the prisons, returned smiles to the faces of children, and restored hope that the nation could come back into its own embrace. In those moments, a new history for all of Syria was being written."
Syria is transforming its regional identity, seeking neutrality and stability above all while recovering from a half century of repression and 14 years of civil war. With the outbreak of war, President al-Sharaa called heads of the Gulf states to express Syria’s solidarity.
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Around 400 Kurdish families return from al-Hasakah to their homes in Afrin as part of efforts to return displaced residents to their original areas.
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"In the battle for freedom, Aleppo was the gateway to all of Syria. Its liberation opened the prisons, returned smiles to the faces of children, and restored hope that the nation could come back into its own embrace. In those moments, a new history for all of Syria was being written."
Syria is transforming its regional identity, seeking neutrality and stability above all while recovering from a half century of repression and 14 years of civil war. With the outbreak of war, President al-Sharaa called heads of the Gulf states to express Syria’s solidarity.
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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.
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Syrian border crossings with Lebanon are seeing a sharp rise in returning families due to regional conflict. Government authorities are providing essential support including healthcare as part of the nation’s commitment to create the best possible conditions for returning nationals.
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Syria has launched a new national social policy plan for 2026 to 2028. Announced in Damascus, the strategy aims to expand access to social services across the country. Officials say it will focus on jobs, women’s protection and integrating returning Syrians.
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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.
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The revival of ICARDA’s facility in Aleppo marks a major step in restoring Syria’s agricultural research and farming. Seed banks destroyed under the previous regime and preserved in other countries include crop collections of wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas, and forage legumes.
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𝗢𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲.
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As the world marks International Women’s Day, Syrian women continue to play a central role in their country’s social stability and reconstruction efforts, contributing to family life, community resilience and economic recovery across the country.
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In an interview, Dr. Amer Kharboutli describes Syria’s rapid economic progress, emerging investment opportunities, plus ongoing challenges, noting signs of reduced corruption and renewed market activity driven by people’s resilience and institutional reforms.
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"Transforming from a country that exported terrorism and refugees into one moving toward unity, repatriating refugees, and stopping terrorism is close to a miracle for the region," said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
This short film highlights the resilience of Syrian cultural heritage through the story of master artisan Mohamed Issa, who specializes in traditional Damascene wood inlay (Sadouj) amidst the challenges of post-war Syria.
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Syria’s Central Bank restored full ties with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, after meeting regulatory requirements and establishing required banking communications channels. The move will facilitate international banking relations and enhance financial and monetary stability.
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A new chapter of community-led resilience is emerging across Syria. Women are stepping into front-line emergency roles once dominated by men, transforming how communities prepare for and respond to crises.
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"The fallen regime has left deep wounds. Healing them requires a lot of wisdom, relentless effort, and tireless perseverance.
Victory is not merely an achievement, it is a responsibility."
𝘚𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘭-𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘢
"𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁"
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The UN Security Council removed HTS from its ISIS and Al-Qaida sanctions list, clearing a final legal obstacle that was viewed as hindering Syria’s transition. The move, supporting the new government’s progress, lifts a 10-year freeze of assets, a travel ban, and arms embargo.
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As part a broader plan to rehabilitate schools and strengthen education in the Jazira region, previously controlled by SDF, the Ministry of Education delivered a second batch of new textbooks to the Raqqa directorate, following a batch of 118,000 textbooks delivered a month earlier.
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"The fallen regime has left deep wounds. Healing them requires a lot of wisdom, relentless effort, and tireless perseverance.
Victory is not merely an achievement, it is a responsibility."
𝘚𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘭-𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘢
"𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁"
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