SYRIANNEWS — broadcast 20260806 133000 UTC 440 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:00] religious education institutions through follow this report. [00:00:05] after this commercial and achieving daily openness to universities and scientific centers. For his part, Gormaz praised [00:00:08] the achievements of the Syrian Ministry of Endowments after [00:00:12] the liberation, considering that the launch of the Charter of [00:00:16] Unity of Islamic Discourse represents [00:00:19] the most prominent of [00:00:20] these achievements. [00:00:24] The Damascus governorate announced the detailed organizational plan for [00:00:28] the partition within the western Baramkeh regulatory [00:00:31] area, according to the decision. The urban status of property [00:00:35] number 175 [00:00:39] Basatin channels, subdivided number 90 in [00:00:42] western Baramkeh, was changed from a [00:00:45] and the book general construction to a [00:00:47] Syrian government, mixed residential building, and the construction of [00:00:49] introductory stairs was allowed in the facade to provide [00:00:54] and lifting the for the independent commercial ground floor, [00:00:57] according to the presented technical study. [00:01:00] daily life and [00:01:03] The Governor of Daraa, Anwar Al-Zoubi, conducted an inspection [00:01:06] tour of a number of restaurants in Daraa city, [00:01:09] accompanied by teams from the Directorate of Internal Trade [00:01:13] and Consumer Protection [00:01:16] today to open and the Food Safety Department tour. And now, and the Director of Daraa region to inspect [00:01:20] the work and the extent of compliance with [00:01:23] health conditions [00:01:28] from family, the pressure and food safety standards. Of [00:01:32] course, during the follow-up series from from the supply department, [00:01:34] the health department, and the tourism department, [00:01:38] tour with the governorate to the markets, [00:01:41] an action plan and we allocated this tour yesterday and today [00:01:45] to the restaurants. The restaurants, of course, were at [00:01:49] to recover in several levels. At some levels, there was noticeable [00:01:52] restaurants, there was negligence in cleanliness and in the [00:01:56] way food items were presented, and no prices were [00:01:59] announced. And the storage of food items in refrigerators [00:02:02] is, of course, part [00:02:05] President Ahmed of the series, given in Aleppo Governorate [00:02:06] them, and most the hot weather in general. We are witnessing a rise [00:02:09] in temperatures, and it is necessary to follow up [00:02:12] in restaurants, in sweets shops, and anywhere else. [00:02:16] more than nine supply reports during the [00:02:19] tour in several restaurants in Daraa [00:02:22] Governorate. And today, the second day, [00:02:25] we also conducted an inspection [00:02:29] of everything. Perhaps of the yesterday's work. Some restaurants were committed, [00:02:32] and some restaurants remained as they were. Of [00:02:36] motivation for you of the governor, he ordered the closure [00:02:39] of these restaurants [00:02:41] you makes that do not comply with the instructions. Initially, two [00:02:44] were closed and two were warned. However, [00:02:47] the tours are continuing, and the tours will continue [00:02:51] in the future, meaning tourism, patrols with supply, [00:02:54] with health. There is full coordination, and [00:02:58] continue this campaign until we achieve what [00:03:01] terms of supply tours and tourism tours. The [00:03:06] turnout, as it Tourism Directorate and patrols, but these are qualitative patrols, like this [00:03:10] joint patrol. So I mean, every [00:03:13] weeks, according to what [00:03:15] the governor directs regarding [00:03:19] the urgent campaign to [00:03:22] the benefit of vaccinate against measles, which targets children from six months [00:03:26] to five years old in the Al-Bab [00:03:29] area in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. The [00:03:33] today's tour. In mobile teams use mosques as their centers, in addition [00:03:37] to the approved [00:03:40] city and municipal health centers, in implementation [00:03:41] The more we Plan, which aims to enhance community immunity and reach zero [00:03:45] infections. [00:03:50] In response to the positive measles cases recorded [00:03:54] in the Al-Bab [00:03:56] area, which included deaths, [00:04:00] in addition to [00:04:03] aspects. They have the positive measles cases recorded in the rest [00:04:05] of the areas in Syria, a [00:04:08] operations for patients measles vaccination response campaign was launched. [00:04:11] This campaign targets nearly 56,000 children [00:04:15] in the Al-Bab area aged between [00:04:17] six months and five years, [00:04:21] Today, the administration regardless of previous God. The Idlib vaccination doses. [00:04:25] The goal of this campaign is to [00:04:28] they were occupied limit the spread of this dangerous [00:04:31] and fast-spreading disease. [00:04:33] It is [00:04:36] the MMR vaccine, everyone knows [00:04:39] it. [00:04:41] It is the MMR vaccine, we all [00:04:45] know it and we heard about the campaign through [00:04:49] social media. [00:04:55] The student Naseem Nasser from [00:04:59] to applaud, but Ma'arat al-Ikhwan village, north of Idlib, [00:05:02] achieved a perfect score in the [00:05:05] General Secondary Certificate exams, [00:05:08] scientific branch, after a study journey in [00:05:11] on time management [00:05:13] study goals. [00:05:18] Behind every perfect score [00:05:21] was a story of effort and determination. [00:05:25] And this is one a student whose [00:05:28] with a perfect score in the [00:05:30] General Secondary Certificate. [00:05:32] you. My feeling overwhelming joy from the [00:05:36] with God's grace, for getting a perfect [00:05:40] out of 2400. Honestly, it was a [00:05:43] feeling of inner overwhelming joy and happiness [00:05:47] at achieving victory, at is reaching the [00:05:50] perfect score. Of joy was my [00:05:54] was under a lot [00:05:58] number did not appear the end for the [00:06:01] my name was among father was sleeping, [00:06:04] up, and it was overwhelming joy in the [00:06:08] God. Honestly, the the study process, [00:06:12] after God's grace, was achieving daily [00:06:15] goals. Every day, day. For example, [00:06:19] to memorize, an idea to solve in [00:06:22] math. It had a the process. The [00:06:25] second thing was dealing Meaning, for memorization, [00:06:29] the right times to memorize. For scientific [00:06:32] the paper, write, and solve. Approximately, [00:06:35] the biggest difficulties were the pressure [00:06:40] on me for a the people who knew [00:06:44] a motivation to possible, and praise [00:06:48] we got a perfect score. We [00:06:51] the hardest moment was the moment of [00:06:54] paper. You don't wrote correctly or [00:06:58] covered all the my message to [00:07:01] the students who will the first step [00:07:05] your goal, to and difficulties, and [00:07:09] steps for it. For studying, first [00:07:12] of all, organize on the conceptual [00:07:16] before working on [00:07:19] importantly, do not obstacles, to discouragers, [00:07:22] to negative people. discourage you. They [00:07:25] you succeed if them. And rely [00:07:29] on God Almighty. above all else. [00:07:32] my message to to our colleagues [00:07:36] at Kafr Batikh School, lucky. It is [00:07:41] not successful, but coming days, God [00:07:45] anew and let [00:07:48] next year. And [00:07:49] what doesn't break [00:07:53] you stronger. Nothing than excellence. Congratulations [00:07:57] all Syrian students who passed the [00:08:01] And best of luck, God willing, [00:08:04] were not lucky this year. The [00:08:08] opening of the Syria Summer 2026 [00:08:11] festival at Al-Orouba Park in Latakia [00:08:14] Governorate witnessed a wide public [00:08:19] included many cultural and artistic [00:08:22] events and sections [00:08:23] for children's [00:08:31] We are now at the Syria [00:08:34] Festival, which we launched to [00:08:38] build a new generation for a [00:08:41] new Syria. This environment is full [00:08:44] of innovations that unleash imagination, [00:08:48] because children are the basic building blocks of society. [00:08:54] care for children, the more we [00:08:57] secure a good future for Syria. [00:08:59] The Ministry of Culture is working [00:09:03] hard to raise awareness among our [00:09:06] children because they [00:09:09] Honestly, the festival activities are very nice from all [00:09:15] on it, mashallah. participating. Honestly, [00:09:19] association in Latakia seen participating, and [00:09:23] in all their effort and energy. [00:09:26] the work is very high. This [00:09:30] have truly done hearts, and that [00:09:34] many people from [00:09:38] life. Our segment today is about [00:09:41] heritage. We, as Syrians, have witnessed [00:09:44] the obliteration and destruction of our [00:09:48] heritage and identity 56 years, especially [00:09:51] the heritage of Latakia. It takes [00:09:54] our ancient ancestors. [00:09:55] we are as [00:10:02] Syrians. And now to the [00:10:05] our colleague Zaher. Thank you. Welcome, [00:10:09] viewers, to our economic tour. Our [00:10:13] headlines include: Latakia Port receives [00:10:16] 394 ships [00:10:18] and handles 1,886 [00:10:20] thousand tons of our bulletin, the Syrian [00:10:24] with a Saudi for cooperation in [00:10:44] break. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) [00:10:47] expects Syria's economic growth rate to [00:10:50] exceed 10% in 2026, [00:10:53] with continued positive performance in the [00:10:57] following year, supported by the recovery [00:10:59] of productive and service sectors, improved [00:11:03] public finances, and economic reforms. The [00:11:06] Fund also affirmed its continued technical [00:11:12] commending the progress made in a [00:11:15] number of economic this report. In [00:11:19] a new indication of improving economic [00:11:22] performance, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [00:11:25] confirmed that the Syrian economy continues [00:11:28] to record increasing expecting the economic [00:11:32] growth rate to exceed 10% [00:11:36] continued strong growth in 2027, supported [00:11:39] by the improved and service sectors [00:11:41] and continued implementation of economic reforms. [00:11:45] This came in a statement issued [00:11:49] after a visit by a mission of Fund experts, [00:11:53] headed by Ruud van Roden, to [00:11:56] Damascus between July 19 and [00:11:59] 23 to discuss economic developments, [00:12:03] assess implemented reforms, and identify new [00:12:06] areas for technical assistance. The Fund [00:12:10] indicated that the Syrian economy began [00:12:14] 2025, driven by increased consumer and [00:12:18] investor confidence, the return of nearly [00:12:22] 1.5 million refugees, and Syria's gradual [00:12:25] reintegration into the regional and global [00:12:29] economies. The statement explained that the [00:12:33] growth forecasts are based on the [00:12:36] recovery of the agricultural sector due [00:12:39] to improved rainfall, increased oil and [00:12:43] gas production, improved electricity supply, and continued growth in [00:12:47] trade and services, in addition to [00:12:49] the return of refugees, increased visitor [00:12:52] numbers, and continued reforms supporting [00:12:56] economic stability. Public finances also showed [00:12:59] a significant improvement, with a small [00:13:03] surplus in the 2025 budget and [00:13:07] expected revenue growth in 2026 due [00:13:10] to increased tax and customs revenues, [00:13:14] hydrocarbon sector revenues, telecommunications [00:13:17] license fees, and fuel transit fees. [00:13:21] The IMF stressed the importance of [00:13:24] completing banking sector reform, strengthening public [00:13:27] financial management, developing financial legislation, and [00:13:29] improving economic [00:13:32] statistics, affirming its continued technical support [00:13:35] to the Syrian government. In conclusion [00:13:39] of its statement, the Fund commended [00:13:43] the cooperation shown by the Syrian [00:13:46] authorities, while Minister of Finance Mohamed [00:13:50] Yasser Berniyeh considered the positive [00:13:53] assessment to enhance [00:13:55] confidence in government reforms and support [00:13:59] efforts to restore economic stability [00:14:03] and attract investments. Latakia [00:14:05] Port recorded a [00:14:10] growing trend in its operational activity [00:14:14] since the beginning of the current [00:14:18] year, with increasing movement of ship [00:14:21] reception and handling of goods and [00:14:25] containers, in light of efforts to [00:14:28] improve performance and simplify port and [00:14:32] customs procedures. The General Authority for [00:14:34] Ports and Customs [00:14:41] clarified that the port has received [00:14:44] 394 ships since the beginning [00:14:48] of the current year, distributed among [00:14:51] 100 general cargo ships, 186 [00:14:54] container ships, and 23 ships for [00:14:58] maintenance purposes, and three passenger [00:15:00] ships. The CEO [00:15:02] of the Syrian [00:15:06] Petroleum Company, Youssef Khablawi, [00:15:09] discussed with a delegation from the [00:15:13] Ministry of Energy in the Kingdom [00:15:17] of Saudi Arabia prospects for joint [00:15:20] cooperation in the oil and gas [00:15:23] sectors. During the meeting, available investment [00:15:27] opportunities were reviewed, and cooperation was [00:15:30] discussed, in addition to exchanging views [00:15:33] on a number [00:15:36] of issues of common interest, which [00:15:40] contributes to supporting energy sector development [00:15:43] projects and enhancing investment opportunities [00:15:46] in Syria. In a related context, [00:15:50] the CEO of the Syrian Petroleum [00:15:53] Company, Youssef Khablawi, met in Damascus [00:15:56] with the CEO [00:15:58] of the American [00:16:03] HK&N company, [00:16:07] Mark Rollins. The two sides discussed [00:16:11] accelerating the implementation of rehabilitation [00:16:13] programs for the Rmeilan fields and [00:16:17] the development of the Al-Sweida gas [00:16:21] plant, as well as a plan [00:16:23] to boost production through the rehabilitation [00:16:27] of wells and the drilling of [00:16:30] new wells. The Assistant Minister [00:16:34] of Public Works and Housing for [00:16:41] Administrative and Investment Affairs, Wahid Obaid, discussed with a [00:16:45] delegation from the Iskandar Holding Group [00:16:49] in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq [00:16:51] partnership and investment opportunities in housing [00:16:54] and urban development [00:16:56] projects and infrastructure. The two sides [00:17:00] agreed, during a meeting held at [00:17:03] the Ministry building, to study the [00:17:06] available investment opportunities, launch [00:17:09] joint workshops, and [00:17:13] open communication channels with the [00:17:16] aim of preparing [00:17:19] that paves the way for establishing [00:17:22] a long-term partnership. A comprehensive meeting [00:17:26] was held between a number of [00:17:30] industrialists from the Manbij region [00:17:32] and representatives [00:17:35] of government agencies and economic activities [00:17:41] to discuss the most prominent challenges [00:17:44] facing the industrial sector and to [00:17:47] develop new practical mechanisms [00:17:50] to address [00:17:55] them, which contributes to supporting production [00:17:59] and stimulating investment. There will be [00:18:03] a large presence from the Ministry [00:18:05] of Industry and [00:18:10] the Directorate of Industry in Aleppo [00:18:14] and the Aleppo Chamber of Industry [00:18:17] to highlight the [00:18:22] reality of industry in Manbij city [00:18:26] and work on creating a new [00:18:29] path that we [00:18:31] called the industrial [00:18:37] development path in Manbij city. As [00:18:40] you know, large industrial cities need [00:18:44] labor, and this, [00:18:45] God willing, will [00:18:50] be the cornerstone today for developing [00:19:48] this strategic [00:19:49] plan in the future. [00:19:59] of the region, in cooperation [00:20:01] with the Aleppo Chamber of Industry [00:20:04] and the governorate, in addition to [00:20:08] the Directorate of Industry in Aleppo, [00:20:11] organized a meeting between industrialists in [00:20:14] Manbij and the visiting delegation [00:20:17] from the Chamber of Industry Directorate. [00:20:20] They discussed several issues related to [00:20:23] establishing a new industrial city in [00:20:26] Manbij, fully [00:20:33] serviced, in addition to vocational training [00:20:37] centers. We heard from the President [00:20:40] of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry [00:20:43] Department, and the [00:20:45] Director of the [00:20:50] region, and the youth from the economy, and [00:20:53] God willing, we hope they will [00:20:57] meet our demands. [00:21:00] Our most important problems were international [00:21:04] support for the industrial zone in [00:21:06] Manbij with electricity and facilitating [00:21:10] procedures. So, dear [00:21:14] viewers, this is the end of [00:21:17] our economic tour. in the correspondents' [00:22:02] let's follow up with our colleague [00:22:06] Obada. Thank [00:22:08] you, Zaher. [00:22:11] Dear viewers, we have reached [00:22:13] the end of this bulletin, but [00:22:17] before the conclusion, here is a [00:22:25] reminder of the main headlines: [00:22:29] Minister Al-Shaibani [00:22:30] discusses with his [00:22:34] Turkish counterpart in Ankara enhancing [00:22:38] bilateral relations, establishing a higher [00:22:41] coordination council between the two [00:22:45] countries, and accelerating [00:22:47] the activation of [00:22:50] the Committee of the Four [00:22:52] Seas. [00:22:55] Al-Shar'i announces [00:22:57] major development [00:23:02] projects for the eastern region [00:23:05] during the inauguration of Deir Ezzor [00:23:07] Airport. The fifth session [00:23:09] of the trial [00:23:13] of the accused Ahmed Hassoun [00:23:16] has concluded, and August [00:23:21] 24th has been set as the [00:23:24] date for the next session. [00:23:27] The Security Council [00:23:30] discusses ISIS threats in Iraq [00:23:33] and Syria, and the United Nations [00:23:36] warns against the organization's [00:23:39] exploitation of security changes. End [00:23:42] of the bulletin. Stay well. [00:23:46] Goodbye. This is how [00:23:50] the scene was, and this [00:23:53] is how the President's speech [00:23:56] at the opening session ended [00:24:00] without applause because the council [00:24:03] that convened returned to its [00:24:06] normal role, a forum for [00:24:09] discussion for [00:24:12] the nation and a voice for [00:24:15] it that conveys its concerns, [00:24:19] discusses its issues, and enacts the [00:24:22] appropriate laws for it. For Syrians [00:24:25] today do not wait for someone [00:25:49] for someone to represent them [00:25:52] and speak on their behalf. [00:25:56] The features of [00:25:57] a new phase [00:26:24] are emerging on the horizon, [00:26:27] with promises of real opportunities [00:26:30] to build the [00:26:32] future after [00:26:34] years of pressure and difficulties that [00:26:38] Syrians have endured. These efforts [00:26:41] culminate in the beginning of [00:26:44] American procedures to lift Syria's [00:26:48] designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. Ending [00:26:51] this file [00:26:56] associated sanctions is the essential [00:26:58] step to revive [00:27:02] drive the economy [00:27:04] forward. So [00:27:07] that the country can continue [00:27:11] with steady steps towards development, [00:27:14] peace, and stability. We are happy [00:27:19] this bridge, the bridge [00:27:22] that separates the two sides [00:27:26] of the city of Ra'san, in the honorable [00:27:29] presence of His Excellency the [00:27:33] Minister of Transport, Dr. Ya'roub Bader. [00:29:31] Hello, viewers, and welcome to [00:29:36] our first segment, we highlight the [00:29:38] efforts made by [00:29:42] councils to remove road encroachments and [00:29:45] violations of public property, and to [00:29:48] put an end to the occupation [00:29:51] of sidewalks and roads. In our [00:29:55] second segment, we will discuss [00:29:58] free medical [00:30:07] campaigns to perform [00:30:10] in several governorates. A new [00:30:14] episode of "Correspondents' Tour" is brought [00:30:17] to you by [00:30:21] City Council began removing encroachments from [00:30:24] the city's sidewalks to facilitate traffic [00:30:28] for citizens after by shop owners. [00:30:33] This came after appeals from [00:30:36] residents to remove to those occupying