Estimates and statistics from government bodies, labor unions, and international organizations indicate that Syria requires approximately two million housing units to address its accumulated housing deficit—a figure to which another 100,000 units must be added annually to keep pace with...

The title above is an eloquent and direct statement with which our colleague, the human rights advocate Abdelkader Tamraz, opened his remarks at the "Republic Salon" (*Salon al-Jumhuriya*). It precisely encapsulates the reality of what transpired during the session on "expropriation"...

When we warn about a shortage of dollars in Syria, it is not out of pessimism or an objection to investment; rather, it stems from our concern regarding the repercussions that an imbalance in dollar flows may have on the country’s future ability to finance essential imports—foremost among them...

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syria and Saudi Arabia are expanding their strategic partnership, with cooperation increasingly focused on economic recovery, reconstruction and investment since Syria’s liberation on Dec. 8, 2024. The two countries have advanced projects and agreements across...

The outcry on the Syrian street following the hike in fuel prices came as no surprise. People view the situation quite simply: if the price of diesel rises, transport fares go up; if transport costs increase, so do the prices of vegetables, food, and goods; and with winter approaching, there...

Damascus, Sep.7 (SANA) Damascus has witnessed a notable surge in diplomatic activity in recent days, with President Ahmad al-Sharaa receiving the credentials of seven ambassadors to the Syrian Arab Republic during official ceremonies at the People’s Palace in Damascus, attended by Foreign...

Minister of Energy Mohamad al-Bashir, issued a decision transferring the authority to qualify companies operating in the oil and gas sector from the Qualification Committee of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) to the Ministry of Energy. This decision followed an oversight tour that revealed...

Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) Syria witnessed three historic structural transformations during the week of August 22–28, 2026: the formal dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their integration into state institutions, the official removal of Syria from the US State Sponsors of...

When did you enslave people, when their mothers bore them free? This isn't an invitation to thuggery or a lust for power, but rather a personal experience recounted by a member of the Ministry of Interior's Training and Rehabilitation Branch. Strict Daily Instructions The officer...

The Syrian people have paid a heavy price for the tyranny and crimes of one of the most brutal military-security regimes in modern history. Nearly a million martyrs, missing persons, and forcibly disappeared individuals, in addition to tens of thousands of "living martyrs" who miraculously...

Damascus (SANA) Two rights organizations said trials of figures from the deposed regime represent a significant turning point in Syria’s transitional justice process, establishing a national judicial path for accountability over serious violations and reinforcing the rule of law. Speaking...

 A shift toward exclusive state control over arms is taking shape across the region, with Syria at the center of efforts to consolidate military and security decision-making under state institutions after years of fragmented armed power. The shift is also reflected in Iraq and Lebanon,...

Regime change, in its simplest definition, is the process of "replacing one political elite with another," similar to changing the management of a failing company while retaining the same old employees, the same mindsets, and the same falsified accounting records. The new regime accepts...

President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is pursuing a foreign policy centered on reconstruction, stability and balanced relations with regional and international powers, while reaffirming Syria’s support for Lebanese state sovereignty, a future security arrangement with Israel that preserves...

My greatest fear is that an emotional approach to financial matters could lead to a cross-border legal dispute. I hope that state institutions are aware of this and have prepared for it thoroughly, especially concerning foreign investors in Syria. Dealing with them is governed by...

Damascus, July 24 (SANA) The expected visit of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Damascus marks a significant milestone in Syria’s engagement with the UN, following a series of high-level visits and discussions since the liberation on December 8, 2024, covering political...

The Syrian channel "Syria Now," in its program "Under the Ashes," presented a misleading account of the two brothers who leaked the footage of the Tadamon massacre, according to a source familiar with the case. The source stated: "I will present the Syrian people with details that the program...

From the very first day after liberation, the Syrian state adopted a discourse based on dialogue and the inclusion of all components of society, stemming from the principle that Syria is a homeland for all its citizens without exception. In this context, meetings and communications with figures...

In a significant legal and rights-based move, coinciding with the ongoing discussions surrounding "legal due diligence and investment protection" initiated by Zaman al-Wasl, an important legal memorandum has emerged, clarifying the issues related to those referred to the Anti-Corruption...

After years of pain, destruction, and displacement, Syrians today dream of a new state founded on law, justice, and dignity—a state that honors the sacrifices of its people and opens the doors of the future to its coming generations. Therefore, Syrians do not view this new phase as merely a...