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Sharaa, U.S. Companies Discuss Investment in Syria and Economic Partnerships

Sharaa, U.S. Companies Discuss Investment in Syria and Economic Partnerships
In Amman, the Arab Regional Conference on Supporting Development and Investment in Syria convened under the auspices of the Union of Arab Banks,

Arab Economic Drive to Support Investment and Reconstruction in Syria
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From $20 Billion to $200 Billion: How Much Do Syria’s Economic Figures Reflect Real Growth?
Bad gas: Trouble at Syria’s al-Tabiyah plant leaves a bad smell

Bad gas: Trouble at Syria’s al-Tabiyah plant leaves a bad smell
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Germany Expands Review of Syrian Residency Files and Opens Pathways to Professional Permits for Workers
Discussing relations with Russia, Sharaa said Syria has no interest in antagonizing a major global power, though this does not mean overlooking Russia’s past actions against the Syrian people.

President Ahmad Al-Sharaa Meets Syrian Expatriates in New York, Outlines Policy Priorities on Education, Investment, and Foreign Relations
His statement followed the circulation of video excerpts from a meeting with an Indonesian delegation, in which al-Rifai discussed his earlier reservations about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Syria’s Grand Mufti Moves to Defuse Salafi Backlash After Comments on Al-Sharaa’s Past and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Bashir reported that Syria currently produces around eight million cubic meters of gas per day,

Syrian Energy Minister Outlines Sector Challenges and Development Plans in Parliament
The Alsheikh prosecution is notable because efforts to hold former Assad officials accountable have often taken place outside Syria.

Former Assad Prison Chief Sentenced to 60 Years in Landmark U.S. Torture Case
Syria is navigating a difficult post-conflict transition after the fall of the Assad regime

Syria’s Market Economy: Dismantling Subsidies and Protecting Vulnerable Groups
Testimonies from detainees recently released from prisons run by the Syrian Transitional Government describe months, and in some cases years, of arbitrary detention

The Journey of Detainees Under the Transitional Government: Abuse, Torture, and Transfers Across Multiple Prisons
Hadi Qablan was sentenced to death after being convicted of inciting civil war and participating in an armed gang.

Syrian Military Court Issues Verdicts in Coastal Unrest Case
Bashir announced a package of practical measures approved following a meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa, intended to ease pressure on citizens while safeguarding the continued supply of petroleum products.

Three Grades of Mazut and the Restart of Local Refineries: Measures to Address Rising Fuel Prices
Syrian Parliament Speaker Abdul Hamid al-Awak received the delegation, headed by Olivier Cigolotti, in the presence of members of the parliament’s bureau.

French Senate Delegation Holds Series of Talks in Damascus
Information obtained by Syria TV indicates that the investigation, drawing on detainees’ testimonies and communications analysis, succeeded in identifying a key operative previously known by the alias “Hajj Alaa.

Lebanese Judiciary Moves to Prosecute Network Linked to Assad Remnants and Hezbollah
US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years | US news

US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years | US news
Fuel Anger Erupts in the Government’s Idlib Heartland

Fuel Anger Erupts in the Government’s Idlib Heartland
The road to Mecca: Soldiers, spies and the new Syria-Pakistan relationship

The road to Mecca: Soldiers, spies and the new Syria-Pakistan relationship
According to Shibani, bilateral relations have made exceptional strides

Shibani and Fidan: Bilateral Relations Are Advancing at an Accelarating Pace
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

When the Breadwinner Returns to Syria: What Happens to Families Living on Remittances?
Oil flows, fuel runs dry: Syria’s paradox as a new energy corridor

Oil flows, fuel runs dry: Syria’s paradox as a new energy corridor
The central challenge is therefore one of balance: securing enough energy to keep the economy functioning without allowing the price of that security to become unbearable for the population.

Fuel Shock in Syria: Protests, Price Hikes and the Struggle to Secure Energy Supplies
The minister reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

US Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Reintegration into Global Financial System
Iraq-Syria Trade Rebounds as Border Crossings Reopen

Iraq-Syria Trade Rebounds as Border Crossings Reopen
Economic researcher Younes al-Karim tells Ultra Syria that the Syrian government raised expectations too high when it first put reconstruction on the table

What Is Syria’s Reconstruction Waiting For?
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

Damascus Condemns Netanyahu’s Entry into Syrian Territory: A Provocative Step
The Assembly will discuss the resignation request submitted by member Modar Hamdan, which he addressed to the Assembly Speaker last August.

In Its Third Session, Hamdan’s Resignation and the Abolition of the Terrorism Court on the People’s Assembly’s Agenda
9/11 through Syrian eyes - Syria Direct

9/11 through Syrian eyes – Syria Direct
IAEA Board of Governors Unanimously Removes “Non-Compliance” Designation on Syria

IAEA Board of Governors Unanimously Removes “Non-Compliance” Designation on Syria
EU Conference Calls for Constitutional Guarantees to Safeguard Syrian Christians

EU Conference Calls for Constitutional Guarantees to Safeguard Syrian Christians
US Envoy Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Ankara as Regional Tensions Mount

US Envoy Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Ankara as Regional Tensions Mount
Syria’s Mid-Year 2026 Budget Report Shows Sharp Revenue Gains but a $1 Billion Deficit

Syria’s Mid-Year 2026 Budget Report Shows Sharp Revenue Gains but a $1 Billion Deficit
Syrian Foreign Minister’s Meetings with Jordanian, U.S., and Turkish Officials Mark One Year of the Suweida Roadmap

Syrian Foreign Minister’s Meetings with Jordanian, U.S., and Turkish Officials Mark One Year of the Suweida Roadmap
‘It detonated right outside our house’: the explosion that started an incredible podcast series | Podcasts

‘It detonated right outside our house’: the explosion that started an incredible podcast series | Podcasts
Ahead of her expected entry into the Syrian People’s Assembly, Ahmed expressed interest in joining the Foreign Relations and Constitutional committees.

Ilham Ahmed: The SDF Has Entered a New Phase; We Await Direct Channels with Turkey
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Hundreds of Kurdish Students Boycott Classes to Protest Cuts to Kurdish-Language Education
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Privatization of Mezzeh Military Airport: Victim Memory and Landowner Rights Confront High-End Investment Plans
The signatories caution against replacing political tyranny with what they describe as the "tyranny of an imposed cultural model"

Conservative Syrian Coalition Calls for End to State-Sanctioned Events Seen as Violating Islamic Values
Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says | Syria

Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says | Syria
Ultimately, the issue is not whether external support will diminish, but whether local proxies remain relevant once engagement with Damascus becomes the higher strategic priority.

Al-Hijri: Lahad’s Fate or the SDF’s Lesson?
Damascus University’s Political Science Faculty confronts its Baathist past

Damascus University’s Political Science Faculty confronts its Baathist past
Abu Mariam al-Australi is Abraham, or Ibrahim, Succarieh, an Australian citizen of Lebanese origin who left Australia for Syria in 2013.

Abu Mariam al-Australi and Syria’s Sovereign Fund: A De Facto Director Without a Published Appointment
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

U.S. Pivot on Suweida: Is Washington Moving from Containment to Pressure?
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa Meets German Economic Delegation to Discuss Reconstruction Efforts
Olmert’s account aligns with previously leaked intelligence

Israel Confirms Responsibility for Assassination of Top Assad Aide General Mohammad Sleiman
A journey along the proposed pipeline route reveals the destruction left by fourteen years of conflict and the gap between current infrastructure conditions and Syria’s regional ambitions.

Washington Post: Syria Seeks to Reclaim Its Role as a Regional Energy and Trade Hub Away from the Strait of Hormuz
Patients stress that their demands reflect basic rights to healthcare and dignity.

Syrian Hemophilia Patients Issue Urgent Appeal Over Critical Shortage of Life-Saving Medications
Israeli policy papers emphasize a clear red line: replacing Iranian military influence with a permanent Turkish military presence is considered strategically unacceptable.

What Does Israel Want from the “New Syria”?
Nema served as Jaysh al-Islam’s official spokesman in Eastern Ghouta until his resignation in 2017

Syrian Government Seeks Extradition of Former Jaysh al-Islam Spokesman Held in France
In Syrian-Led Initiative, UN Establishes International Day for Women Searching for Missing Persons

In Syrian-Led Initiative, UN Establishes International Day for Women Searching for Missing Persons
Syrians in Libya: stranded after Assad's fall

Syrians in Libya: stranded after Assad’s fall
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Is the Relationship Between Religion and State Being Redefined in Syria?
Mohammad Al-Khayat of the Syrian Sovereign Fund said the agreement reflects Syria’s increasing openness to global partnerships

UAE Group Signs Landmark $7 Billion Agreement for “New Damascus” Urban Mega-Project
Daraa is no ordinary destination. The governorate sits at the heart of Syria’s southern security equation, adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights and within a zone increasingly shaped by Israeli military activity

President Sharaa in Daraa: Domestic Outreach or Strategic Signal Abroad?
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

Homs Mega-Project Draws Buyers as Questions Persist Over Developer and Execution
The Suweida Media Directorate announced that the exams were postponed to 11:00 AM to ensure students’ safety and secure their arrival

Suweida Students Barred from Exams; UN Urges Protection of Their Right to Education
The Syrian Network for Human Rights says the fall of the Assad regime has not closed one of Syria’s gravest files, calling for a nationwide effort to locate the missing, preserve evidence and hold perpetrators accountable.

More Than 177,000 Syrians Remain Forcibly Disappeared Since 2011, Rights Group Says
The “Settlement Document”: Bureaucratized Injustice and Symbolic Punishment in Post-Assad Syria

Investigation Underway in Northern Aleppo Following Murder of Local Sufi Imam
Syrian Minister of Transport Yaroub Badr and Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser signed two strategic memoranda of understanding

President Sharaa and Saudi-Syrian Business Council Explore Expanded Investment Channels
For a society such as Syria, with its long history of religious, social and cultural diversity, imposing a single model of outward religiosity would amount to a form of social engineering.

The Niqab and the ‘Al-Dhahabi Campaign’: From Jurisprudential Dispute to a Battle over Public Space
Ahmad Mofaq Zaidan, advisor to the Syrian Presidency, downplayed the significance of al-Hijri’s remarks during an interview with Al Hadath TV

Backlash Intensifies After Al-Hijri’s Claims of “Ties with Israel”
شاهدة مستطيلة الشكل يصل طولها إلى مترين و15 سنتمتر، نقش عليها تمثالان لامرأة ورجل ثم يليهما كتابة لاتينية قديمة.

New archaeological finds in Afrin amid reports of looting and vandalism
The veteran Syrian human-rights lawyer remains cautiously optimistic about the country’s transition, even as he warns that justice is being politicised and that some of those now in power may one day face prosecution.

Anwar al-Bunni: Syria’s Revolution Is Over, but the Battle for Justice Has Only Just Begun
Abdi described the development as a transition from autonomous military action to direct participation in state-building. “The SDF has fulfilled its mission,” he said, framing the move as a shift toward unified national institutions.

Syria Advances National Integration Deal as SDF Dissolves and Kurdish Language Gains Official Recognition; International Community Welcomes Move
According to Rubio, these policy shifts reflect Washington’s recognition of the actions undertaken by the Syrian government and the additional commitments made under President Ahmed al-Sharaa

U.S. Formally Rescinds Syria’s State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation, Signaling Shift Toward Economic Recovery
Abdi also highlighted ongoing efforts to advance a decentralized governance model.

Syrian Officials and SDF Leaders Hold High-Level Talks in Damascus
His latest remarks indicate that the talks went far beyond what was publicly acknowledged

A Deal on Paper, Dead on Arrival: What Syria and Israel Actually Agreed To
Hassoun was one of the most prominent religious figures defending Bashar al-Assad during the war, using his official position to endorse military operations.

Life Sentence Closes Chapter on Ahmad Hassoun: Former Assad Mufti Behind Bars
At what point do precautions adopted as temporary means of survival cease to be temporary and become a way of life?

Is Everyday Alawite Life a Crime?
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Al-Shibani Meets Mossad Director Roman Gofman in Jordan Following Abu al-Duhur Airstrikes
He linked the success of the next phase to the ability of Syrian actors to build a shared future,

Sipan Hemo Warns of Israeli Attempts to Undermine SDF Integration into Syrian State Institutions
Japan’s direction comes at a moment when Syria is seeking to broaden its international economic partnerships

Japan Set to Lift Sanctions on 16 Syrian Entities and Deepen Economic Cooperation with Damascus
The Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase suggests that the dispute is no longer confined to the possibility of a Turkish military presence in Syria

From Abu al-Duhur to the New Military: How Israel Is Expanding Its Red Lines in Syria
The two ministers reaffirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Syria and Pakistan,

Shibani Meets Pakistani Foreign Minister to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments
Despite the publication of the committee’s findings and the referral of one investigator to the prosecution, important questions remain unresolved.

Mohammad Ghumaira’s Death: What We Know So Far
International police cooperation operates on principles fundamentally different from domestic law enforcement

Syria Faces Legal and Operational Hurdles in Bid to Recover Fugitives and Assets via Interpol
Police officers walk with automatic weapons in an allotment complex in the western Spandau district of Berlin on July 26, 2026, in a garden area near the scene where the chief suspect in the previous nights' deadly attack near Berlin's Pride parade has been shot dead. German police searched on July 26, 2026 for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing one person and wounding 16 others. The incident shattered what had been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands attending Christopher Street Day, one of Europe's largest Pride events, and left revellers fleeing a central Berlin park as sirens echoed through the night. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

Ties of blood: The afterlife of Syria’s jihadist networks from Aleppo to Berlin
Lebanon Approves Extradition of Former Syrian Army General for Trial in Damascus

Lebanon Approves Extradition of Former Syrian Army General for Trial in Damascus
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes on Idlib Airbase as US Envoy Warns Against Escalation

Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes on Idlib Airbase as US Envoy Warns Against Escalation
Language proficiency will be verified through standardized, objective written and oral examinations

Syrian Ministry of Education Announces Recruitment Drive for Kurdish Language Teachers
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria | Syria

Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria | Syria
The central challenge is the vast gulf between Syria’s pre-war production levels and its present capacity

Energy Companies Return to Syria: Who Holds the Terms of the New Contracts?
The Death Penalty in International Law: Evaluating the Sentences of Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib

The Death Penalty in International Law: Evaluating the Sentences of Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib
The death of Mohammad Hossam al-Din Ghumaira after three days in police detention has revived one of Syria’s deepest and most intimate fears.

Syria’s New State Faces an Old Test: Death in Custody
The meeting comes amid a period of heightened unrest across several urban centers in north-eastern Syria

Presidential Envoy Meets SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi to Discuss Hasakah Security and Acceleration of Integration Process
Barkhadan confirmed that “10,000 SDF fighters have already merged into the Syrian Army, a number that may eventually reach 12,000.”

Top SDF Commander Says Dissolution of Forces and Autonomous Administration to Be Declared Within Days
Syria’s wells run dry, old grievances run deep

Syria’s wells run dry, old grievances run deep
World Bank representatives affirmed the continuation of technical assistance and announced plans to dispatch specialized missions to Damascus in the coming period

Syrian Finance Minister Meets World Bank Regional Director to Discuss Support for Financial Reform and Sustainable Development
Justice Is Not a Television Spectacle

Justice Is Not a Television Spectacle
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt has reignited debate over the presence of senior military and security officials from Bashar al-Assad’s former regime now living in Lebanon.

Assad-Era Commanders in Lebanon: Protected Officers and Shifting Capital Networks in Beirut
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to review avenues for deepening cooperation and coordination between Damascus and Beirut.

Shibani and Nawaf Salam Discuss Strengthening Syrian-Lebanese Cooperation
Rushed justice won’t bury Syria’s past

Rushed justice won’t bury Syria’s past
Under Syrian criminal procedure, judges at the Cybercrime Court may order a defendant’s detention after interrogation if the alleged offense carries a prison term exceeding one year,

Protesters Demand Trial for Businessman Mohammad Hamsho as Boycott Campaign Expands Across Damascus
U.S. Brokers Deal to Remove Nuclear Material from Secret Syrian Site

U.S. Brokers Deal to Remove Nuclear Material from Secret Syrian Site
The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus issued death sentences on Tuesday against the ousted and fugitive president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, former intelligence official Atef Najib, and six additional defendants

Damascus Criminal Court Sentences Ousted President Bashar al-Assad and Senior Regime Figures to Death
argues that reconstruction should be understood as a political process with consequences for the distribution of power, resources and economic opportunity, rather than simply an exercise in rebuilding destroyed infrastructure.

Syria’s Reconstruction Risks Deepening Inequality Without National Plan, Policy Brief Warns
The first organised convoy of displaced residents returning to Ras al-Ain, also known as Serekaniye, in north-eastern Syria was met with assaults and gunfire on Monday, highlighting the deep security and property concerns that continue to shape decisions over whether to return after years of displacement.

A Fragile Homecoming: Ras al-Ain’s First Return Convoy Confronts the Realities of a Divided Landscape
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes | Syria

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes | Syria
Hours after the 6 August bombing, the group issued a claim of responsibility.

Was a Newly Formed Islamist Group Behind the Jaramana Bombing?
Syria and Turkey have announced the formation of a High-Level Coordination Council, a step that shifts bilateral engagement from ad-hoc political contacts and emergency security discussions to a structured institutional framework.

Syria and Turkey Establish High-Level Coordination Council to Formalize Security and Economic Cooperation