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Syrian designer Rami Al Ali to make history at Paris Couture Week
RTL Today
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As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other reasons to be upbeat: he is about to become the first Syrian fashion designer to show his work at Paris Haute Couture Week. The invitation to appear on...
Air Arabia Reinitiates Sharjah–Damascus Flights
Arabian Post
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July 11, 2025
Air Arabia has recommenced double daily non‑stop flights between Sharjah and Damascus from 10 July 2025, marking a pivotal renewal of air connectivity between the UAE and Syria. The low‑cost carrier’s decision, following a suspension since 2012,...
Syria , Sweden explore economic cooperation and investment opportunities
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Damascus, SANA- Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, and Jessica Svärdström, Chargé d’Affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Damascus, explored ways of enhancing economic relations and expanding areas of bilateral The both...
Syrian Returns from Lebanon to Start under UN-backed Plan
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 9, 2025
Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, UN-backed plan providing financial incentives, after Syria's new rulers said all citizens were welcome home despite deep war damage and security concerns....
Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Timour Azhari BEIRUT (Reuters) -Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, U.N.-backed plan providing financial incentives, after Syria's new rulers said all citizens were welcome home despite deep...
Turkish business group meets minister, business leaders in Syria
Yeni Safak
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A delegation from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) visited Syria to develop trade relations and to discuss the reconstruction of that country's industrial and commercial infrastructure, the head of the group said...
Air Mediterranean launches flights from Cologne Bonn to Athens and Damascus
Aviation24.be
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July 10, 2025
Air Mediterranean Boeing 737-400 SX-MAI © Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73574527Air Mediterranean has started a new service from Cologne Bonn Airport, offering weekly flights to Athens and...
AnalysisWhy Gulf states are rushing to shape Syria’s post-sanctions transition
The National News
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Arab Gulf states are moving quickly to entrench themselves in Syria’s post-Assad future, launching a surge of diplomatic, financial and infrastructure support. The aim is to stabilise the war-ravaged country but also reshape the regional balance...
First Syrian designer to debut on fashion's grandest stage
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other reasons to be upbeat: he is about to become the first Syrian fashion designer to show his work at Paris Haute Couture Week. The invitation to appear on...
Revocation of Syrian Sanctions: Opportunities, Risks, and Changes under Executive Order 14312
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
On June 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (“EO”) 14312 “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions” marking a significant shift in U.S. sanctions policy toward Syria. Effective July 1, 2025, this E.O. terminated the...
Hegseth orders major drone production surge to counter growing threats
Washington Examiner
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July 10, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the military to increase its production of small drones to meet the growing threats emerging worldwide.Hegseth released a memorandum outlining the policy on Thursday. In it, he said the policy goes “above...
Western Soft-Power Agencies Established a Support Front for Armed Insurrection in Syria by Al-Qaeda-Linked Rebels
CovertAction Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, circa 2014, inside Damascus, Syria. [Source: unrwa.org] [This is the second of a two-part series. Part I can be found here—Editors] From 2011 to 2016, demonstrations in Syria against the Ba’athist government...
Sentencing Adjourned for Man Who Fraudulently Obtain 300K From Syrian National
Antigua.News
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July 10, 2025
Skerritt’s fraudulent activities stemmed from an earlier housing development scheme where he had approached CHAPA in 2018 proposing his company build houses under a multi-million-dollar contract. However, trial evidence revealed the company never...
Syria at a crossroads between real reform and rebranded authoritarian rule
Weekly Blitz
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July 8, 2025
Syria today stands on the cusp of a transformative chapter in its modern history. After more than a decade of civil war, devastation, and isolation, the country has officially turned the page on the Bashar al-Assad era. Over seven months since...
Syria confirms Latakia fires not intentional and requests European assistance
Zaman Al Wsl
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July 8, 2025
Fires continued to rage for the sixth consecutive day on the Syrian coast, consuming vast areas of natural forests in the northern Latakia countryside. This is compounded by conditions that complicate firefighting operations, including terrain,...
Al-Mustafa: The Syrian Information Ministry has already started practical efforts to combat hate speech
SANA
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July 10, 2025
Berlin, SANA – The Syrian Minister of Information, Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa asserted that the ministry is working to build a free and pluralistic national media that confronts fake and misleading news, and is keen to direct a comprehensive discourse...
Wildfires reignite in Syria’s Latakia, burning over 15,000 hectares
North Press Agency
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July 10, 2025
LATAKIA, Syria (North Press) – Wildfires reignited on Wednesday evening in the mountainous regions of Latakia, western Syria, after already consuming more than 15,000 hectares since they began, according to Syria’s Minister of Emergency and...
Syria seeks European help as forest wildfires rage
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
DAMASCUS: Syria’s minister of emergencies and disaster management on Tuesday requested support from the European Union to battle wildfires that have swept through a vast stretch of forested land. The fires have been burning for six days, with...
Syria and Sweden discus energy cooperation
SANA
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July 8, 2025
Damascus, SANA- Energy Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, and Ms. Jessica Svärdström, Chargé d’Affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Damascus discussed Tuesday energy cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations. Promoting Syrian-Swedish ties in the...
Syria Seeks EU Help to Battle Massive Wildfires
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 8, 2025
Syria’s minister of emergencies and disaster management on Tuesday requested support from the European Union to battle wildfires that have swept through a vast stretch of forested land. The fires have been burning for six days, with Syrian...