SYRIANNEWS — broadcast 20260920 013000 UTC 464 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] As you said, Mr. Muhammad Alaa Ghanem, our guest, the leader in [00:00:03] the Syrian community in America, you were with us live [00:00:07] from Washington. Thank you very much. [00:00:09] of dismissed people, and you also have a number of Thank you. [00:00:10] Of course, this [00:00:17] in the city, [00:00:24] The Directorate of Education in Deir ez-Zor confirmed the continuation of the work of the educational [00:00:28] complexes in the areas of Al-Jazeera, and considered them [00:00:31] temporary points until the issuance of decisions to establish them [00:00:35] officially by the Ministry, as they were established during the period of the defunct self-administration. [00:00:39] This came in response to a protest [00:00:42] that called for a reconsideration of the decision to close the educational [00:00:46] complexes in Al-Jazeera or to clarify the alternatives that [00:00:49] guarantee the continuity of their educational [00:00:53] especially in and administrative services, amid fears of the decision's impact [00:00:56] on students, schools and related villages. [00:01:00] with these complexes. [00:01:03] From this place, Al-Furat Educational Complex [00:01:06] and the residents of Qarsh Aitit [00:01:10] announce the suspension of work until the approval of Al-Furat [00:01:14] Thank you very much. You were with us from Educational Complex, and God loves [00:01:16] given by the Director of Education is that this those who do good. We need the educational complex more than others. [00:01:20] The reason is, first of all, we have more than 3,000 [00:01:24] students, 30,000 students, and we have [00:01:27] 71 schools. [00:01:30] And we have 900 teachers, and we want another 900 [00:01:33] teachers. [00:01:36] The complex is necessary. We are the largest villages here, and we have the most [00:01:40] teachers and the most students here. [00:01:43] The complex should be [00:01:46] calmed down, especially in with us if there is fairness and justice. [00:01:49] Students and teachers [00:01:53] Today, Al-Furat Educational Complex is canceled by a decision that I [00:01:56] believe is an arbitrary [00:01:58] roads and buildings, roads in decision, an unstudied decision, because Al-Furat [00:02:01] Educational Complex currently has [00:02:04] complex affects 69 schools and two schools under construction, meaning 71 [00:02:09] employees in schools. About [00:02:12] establishments, especially in 872 male and female teachers, these are just [00:02:16] or in the Al-Furat complex or in in Abu Hamam and Al-Kishkiyah, and he said, "Welcome, I will raise it to [00:02:19] the Ministry, and God willing, it will be good, and hope for the best, and by [00:02:24] to reopen this God's will, we will be surprised after three days." I mean, even if we honored it for five or six days, [00:02:28] when the decision arrived, it was not a problem. After three days, the Al-Furat [00:02:32] were submitted by the educational complexes in complex was canceled. Last week, we went to the Directorate [00:02:36] of the road also in of Education and submitted a letter, and we have entitlements within the regulations [00:02:39] that 66 model schools open [00:02:42] the complex. We have 70, [00:02:47] tourist facilities or in 71 schools. We have about 900 teachers and employees in the complex. [00:02:50] We have all the components for the complex to [00:02:54] be a central area between the Dhiban [00:02:57] complex and the Hajin educational complex. So we want [00:03:00] justice, we do not want chaos. We want justice from [00:03:03] the Director of Education, from the Minister of Education, justice [00:03:06] for the region. [00:03:09] Regarding the closure of the complexes in Al-Jazeera, whether Al-Furat or other [00:03:13] complexes, these complexes were opened [00:03:16] during the time of the Qasd self-administration, [00:03:19] to launch this and therefore they were not registered with the Ministry of Education. Any complex [00:03:21] that is established must be established with the approval of the Ministry of Education, and therefore these [00:03:24] complexes are actually not established. We did not close [00:03:27] the complexes, we left them as existing points now. Until a [00:03:31] decision is issued by the Ministry of Education to establish the complexes according to the approved standards in the Ministry of Education. [00:03:35] that took on this Therefore, we did not close a complex that was not originally open, but it opened in [00:03:39] the recent period during the Qasd period, and now we do not have [00:03:42] the possibility to restructure it without approval. [00:03:47] the horizon, this We conducted a study about two weeks ago, and the study is at the Ministry of Education. [00:03:50] And when [00:03:54] a decision is issued to establish a complex, the complex will be re- [00:03:57] to inspect structured. [00:04:01] Joining us now is Al-Ikhbariya correspondent in [00:04:04] Deir ez-Zor, Ahmed Al-Atra. Welcome with us, Ahmed, to this file. [00:04:08] So, the closure of Al-Jazeera educational complexes, and then [00:04:11] their referral, according to the Ministry of Education and Training, to temporary points. [00:04:15] We would like to know from you what are [00:04:17] there is a focused interest in the roots of this problem and what are also file. the solutions on the table from [00:04:22] patience, but it will provide [00:04:24] a very important the Ministry? [00:04:26] point during this Yes, peace be upon you. Regarding [00:04:28] the complexes in the Al-Jazeera region in general, according to [00:04:31] the Syrian Ministry of Interior stands Al-Akhbariya, Salameh stated our viewers. I hope this the residents whom I interviewed during the protest, [00:04:34] and I will start with the Al-Furat complex in the Abu Hamam region. [00:04:38] will be established in Of course, the Al-Furat [00:04:40] the industrial city will have a vacant space in complex includes two villages, Abu Hamam [00:04:43] and Al-Kishkiyah. [00:04:46] the concerned ministries. The number of students in these two villages [00:04:49] or in this complex is more [00:04:52] than 30,000 students, about 32,000 male and female students. [00:04:56] There are ninth-grade classes, [00:05:00] there are baccalaureate [00:05:03] whether city or countryside, classes as well, and there are [00:05:05] examination centers where exams were held in this [00:05:08] exam 2025-2026. [00:05:13] In addition to an educational complex [00:05:16] that was established during the [00:05:19] control of Qasd over the region. [00:05:22] complex also contains more than 800 [00:05:26] teachers. Of course, the number reaches if employees [00:05:30] within the educational complex are added, the number will be about [00:05:33] 900 male and female teachers. [00:05:36] Regarding schools, the number of schools in the Al-Furat [00:05:40] complex is 69, [00:05:43] 69 schools, in addition [00:05:46] to two schools under construction, so it becomes [00:05:50] 71 schools. And this [00:05:53] means these numbers gave the right to the residents, [00:05:57] teachers, and officials of the educational [00:05:59] complex to hold a protest [00:06:03] demanding the Directorate of Education and the Ministry of Education [00:06:06] to stop the decision to cancel the complex [00:06:10] or, as mentioned by the Director of Education, of course, [00:06:14] I quote him literally, [00:06:16] that the complex was not closed, but it [00:06:19] became a point until it is considered by [00:06:23] the Ministry of Education. So, the justification [00:06:29] complex or these complexes, not just the Al-Furat [00:06:33] complex, the Al-Jazeera complexes in general, were established [00:06:35] during the time of [00:06:39] Qasd, according to the Director of Education, and were not [00:06:42] present before that, and that is what [00:06:45] made the Directorate need [00:06:47] approval from the Ministry of Education to reopen these [00:06:51] complexes and consider them [00:06:55] educational complexes, [00:06:57] and that is [00:06:59] to be officially registered [00:07:03] with the Ministry of Education, as they are not yet registered [00:07:07] with the Ministry of Education. The residents, of course, [00:07:10] confirmed that the transfer or cancellation or [00:07:13] closure of the educational [00:07:16] students first, and teachers second, [00:07:20] and those who were the educational [00:07:23] complexes third, whether in the Al-Furat region [00:07:29] other complexes. [00:07:31] They also confirmed that they have met the necessary criteria [00:07:36] complex. Of course, all the letters, according to [00:07:40] the Directorate of Education, all the letters that [00:07:44] the Syrian Al-Jazeera were referred to the Ministry of Education [00:07:48] to extract or rather to receive a decision [00:07:52] to open them if they comply with the ministerial [00:07:55] standards of the Ministry of Education. Of course, [00:07:59] according to the residents, all the standards have been met or [00:08:02] achieved by the Al-Furat educational complex, and that is in terms [00:08:05] of model schools, which number [00:08:08] 62 schools, in terms of student numbers, in terms of location. The closest [00:08:12] complex to it is the Dhiban complex and the [00:08:16] Hajin complex. Abu Hamam, or the Al-Furat [00:08:20] educational complex, is located in a central [00:08:23] area. Of course, it is about more than [00:08:26] 20 km towards Hajin and more than 40 [00:08:30] km towards Diban, and this central location [00:08:33] serves all the residents first, and serves the teachers [00:08:37] and students second. Of course, the residents who visit [00:08:40] the complexes, [00:08:42] whether for a guardian's approval form or a registration form [00:08:46] or anything related to the students' [00:08:49] papers. For teachers also, direct employment papers [00:08:53] or any papers [00:08:55] related to the educational complex, they must travel a distance of 20 [00:08:59] kilometers. This concludes the problem [00:09:02] and dilemma of closing Al-Jazeera educational complexes. Thank you [00:09:05] very much, Ahmed Al-Atra, our correspondent from Deir ez-Zor. This is what [00:09:08] time allowed. The Governor of Raqqa, Abd [00:09:25] al-Rahman Salameh, confirmed that the reality of the governorate suffers from multiple [00:09:28] and diverse difficulties, and that the governorate [00:09:32] suffered greatly during the past period, especially [00:09:35] at the level of the dilapidated infrastructure in the governorate center [00:09:39] and its countryside. In a special meeting with [00:09:44] that Human Resources interviewed [00:09:47] 85 to 90% of the employees in [00:09:50] state institutions in order to benefit from competencies [00:09:53] and support sectors with human resources in cooperation with [00:09:59] Let's follow. Raqqa, frankly, [00:10:02] its reality is no secret to anyone, [00:10:05] it is completely different from other governorates. Each governorate has [00:10:09] a challenge. The challenge of the governorate in Raqqa [00:10:13] is, in fact, that [00:10:15] you see Raqqa has been subjected [00:10:18] to successive forces, whether ISIS or [00:10:22] Qasd, and it is somewhat [00:10:26] far from governance, if I may say so. [00:10:29] So here is the challenge. You have a number [00:10:34] people who were with Qasd. [00:10:38] To be honest, the awareness of the people of Raqqa [00:10:40] is that these people are the sons of Raqqa. This helped me a little bit. [00:10:44] At the same time, we are involved [00:10:47] in programs that allow us to welcome everyone and identify [00:10:50] competencies through the existing institutions. [00:10:55] So we started almost organizing [00:10:59] committees in this regard, and praise be to God, [00:11:02] today we can say we have achieved almost 85 to [00:11:05] 90%. Today, only human [00:11:08] resources are diligently [00:11:11] trying to interview all [00:11:15] employees and carry out a sorting process, [00:11:18] and the government has thankfully allowed us to rotate [00:11:21] within departments on this matter. We are pleased to [00:11:25] host from Raqqa directly Mr. Aboud Hammam, [00:11:28] Director of Government Media at the Raqqa Media Directorate. [00:11:32] Good evening, Mr. Aboud. Could you, first of all, [00:11:35] inform us of the repercussions of this interview [00:11:39] and what Mr. Governor [00:11:42] of Raqqa spoke about regarding the internal situation in the governorate [00:11:46] and his speech about also [00:11:48] the process of interviewing about [00:11:52] 90% of employees in state institutions, [00:11:55] and rehabilitating infrastructure and the reality of various sectors? [00:11:59] Also, good evening. Good evening, welcome. [00:12:03] In fact, since the liberation of the city of Raqqa, [00:12:06] the governorate, with all its departments, has not [00:12:11] technical services, [00:12:14] as the city's infrastructure was dilapidated, [00:12:17] and even now there are great [00:12:20] difficulties in the city, with [00:12:23] the countryside. Therefore, the task was difficult, and even now, [00:12:27] we have accomplished a lot, and there are also [00:12:30] upcoming achievements, God willing, in the coming [00:12:34] period, whether in projects or in roads or [00:12:38] the city. For example, in the city, there is [00:12:41] rapid road rehabilitation, especially [00:12:43] secondary and main roads and sanitation. [00:12:47] Also, projects [00:12:49] have been launched for some [00:12:52] time now. Rehabilitation of [00:12:55] the Southern Corniche, the Boulevard, [00:12:58] Al-Mashlab neighborhood. There is also rehabilitation [00:13:01] the city from Bab Baghdad to Al-Mashlab neighborhood. There [00:13:05] are great efforts, frankly, but what was not [00:13:08] mentioned by the Governor, especially since [00:13:11] the meeting was completed before [00:13:13] the launch of our countryside campaign, [00:13:17] "Our Countryside Bodes Well," and this campaign is considered one of the most important projects [00:13:20] that targets the Raqqa countryside. Especially our people in Raqqa, since the appointment of Mr. [00:13:24] Al-Mu, they believe why does Raqqa, the Raqqa [00:13:27] countryside, not have a share in the achievements? Therefore, [00:13:31] for some time now, we have launched the "Our Countryside Bodes Well" campaign, [00:13:35] and this is a big campaign. "Our Countryside Bodes [00:13:38] Well" targets the Raqqa countryside. There is maintenance [00:13:41] of 31 secondary roads in various areas of the Raqqa countryside. [00:13:44] There is replacement of metal bridges, which are known [00:13:47] as military bridges. Seven bridges will also be [00:13:51] replaced with concrete bridges. [00:13:55] Also, there are six main roads connecting [00:13:57] the city centers and the countryside, especially [00:14:01] there is a complete road rehabilitation from Raqqa city to [00:14:04] Maadan. Also, there is rehabilitation of three vital bridges [00:14:08] of importance in, meaning, connecting the countryside [00:14:12] and the city. Rehabilitation of [00:14:14] 123 culverts in the Raqqa countryside [00:14:18] in all areas. Of course, among [00:14:21] them are box culverts and pipe culverts distributed throughout [00:14:25] the countryside. There are also other [00:14:28] matters related to these roads and this rehabilitation, especially [00:14:32] the installation of signs upon the completion of these projects. Welcome [00:14:36] back, Professor Aboud, to this [00:14:39] So [00:14:42] Raqqa, the city and the governorate as well. However, [00:14:46] regarding [00:14:51] meeting, the Governor of Raqqa clarified that [00:14:54] prioritizing the file of restoring [00:14:57] services to the governorate in its current state is a [00:15:01] big mistake. We would like to [00:15:04] know what he means specifically, because you know that [00:15:08] this governorate was exposed to almost [00:15:11] 80% destruction due to the fierce battles [00:15:14] to expel ISIS from it in [00:15:16] 2017. I think the Governor [00:15:20] wants to mention that there is attention to all [00:15:24] governorates, [00:15:28] especially since I told you that our people in the Raqqa countryside believe [00:15:32] that there is no attention, and the "Our Countryside Bodes Well" campaign [00:15:34] is the biggest proof [00:15:38] of this attention, because imagine [00:15:42] the estimated cost reached almost 21 million [00:15:44] for the "Our Countryside Bodes Well" campaign, so imagine [00:15:48] since the liberation of Raqqa in the second month until [00:15:52] now, how much money has been spent? There are [00:15:55] tremendous efforts in the Southern Corniche between the two bridges, [00:15:59] and there is also a study for the [00:16:02] Northern Corniche Bridge adjacent to the Al-Shamaliyah neighborhood from [00:16:05] Al-Barazi roundabout [00:16:07] to the Equestrian Club. And there is also the Southern Corniche that connects [00:16:11] the new bridge to the Equestrian Club roundabout, [00:16:15] in addition to the city. The city is [00:16:17] dilapidated, especially in terms of roads and bumps [00:16:21] within the city. All these matters have been [00:16:25] accomplished quickly since the governorate [00:16:28] entered and the official departments were activated, especially [00:16:31] technical services, and God willing, there are upcoming projects [00:16:34] and there are studies now, [00:16:36] and there are projects being studied behind the scenes, but [00:16:40] not all of these projects have been announced. [00:16:43] Okay, Mr. Aboud, as we talk about [00:16:47] what the Governor, the Governor of Raqqa, [00:16:51] mentioned, he said that we signed a contract with Turkish-Syrian companies to organize the [00:16:54] industrial craft city, and he said that the industrial city is owned [00:16:58] by the state and its area is 4.5 million [00:17:02] square meters. How do these industrial cities [00:17:05] and partnerships that we see [00:17:08] and follow, whether with Turkey or other international companies, [00:17:12] reflect on the situation of the Syrian citizen in [00:17:15] Raqqa governorate and on the financial income [00:17:18] of the family in the governorate? [00:17:21] Certainly, these projects will [00:17:25] open up great opportunities for the residents for jobs, [00:17:28] and also especially, the governor focused on rehabilitating [00:17:32] the infrastructure and rehabilitating [00:17:36] the areas in the countryside, the roads, to also [00:17:39] attract investors. The industrial city, also after [00:17:42] its completion, will be a place to [00:17:45] attract projects, whether factories, industrial [00:17:50] the agricultural sector, especially since Raqqa is an industrial city. [00:17:53] Therefore, I believe that the more [00:17:56] these projects increase, there will be attraction and investment, [00:18:00] and it will also encourage investors to come to Raqqa [00:18:03] for investment, especially since Raqqa is an agricultural city. [00:18:06] There are many things that businessmen [00:18:09] or investors can do in Raqqa in [00:18:12] agricultural projects, in addition to river tourism. [00:18:16] The Euphrates River also has beauty, and there are [00:18:19] many beautiful sites that have not been exploited, whether in [00:18:24] river tourist investment, especially river tourism, [00:18:28] establishing tourist projects next to [00:18:31] the Euphrates River and the Euphrates Dam lake. What [00:18:34] about the projects that have already been [00:18:38] announced, the most prominent of which is perhaps the Raqqa unit project [00:18:41] or what is known as the industrial city, which is three to four [00:18:44] kilometers away from the city center? [00:18:48] What can this project add [00:18:51] specifically, and have we really started the first practical steps [00:18:56] strategic project when we talk about transforming [00:18:59] the agricultural nature of the governorate into an industrial [00:19:03] governorate? [00:19:06] The agreement was signed a few days ago in [00:19:09] Damascus, and I believe the company [00:19:13] project has already made a prior visit [00:19:16] to the site and conducted photography [00:19:18] and taken the necessary measurements, and even [00:19:22] aerial photography to prepare this comprehensive study for these [00:19:25] projects. Also, there is the Equestrian Club project. There are businessmen [00:19:29] who also visited the Euphrates Dam lake [00:19:32] some time ago the situation for establishing [00:19:36] projects. Also, there are unannounced visits by businessmen [00:19:39] and investors to Raqqa, but they have not been announced yet or [00:19:43] agreed upon. However, the most important projects are the industrial city [00:19:46] and the Equestrian Club. Also, there is a project to rehabilitate [00:19:50] the bridge in the area between the two bridges, which will also [00:19:53] encourage investors to come to this area. [00:19:56] The industrial city requires [00:20:00] many job opportunities in the future, because it is an area without job [00:20:03] opportunities. Also, the focus will be perhaps on industrial establishments related [00:20:07] to the agricultural sector. I believe this will be largely [00:20:11] true, God willing. Also, this land that [00:20:17] the industrial city in the city, which may be used for [00:20:20] real estate establishments or real estate investment. [00:20:23] Okay, Mr. Aboud, the Governor [00:20:27] said that the Minister of Health, Dr. Musab Ali, [00:20:31] instructed to activate the National Hospital within 18 months. [00:20:34] Please update us on the situation. of the health sector in the governorate, [00:20:38] and if there is any [00:20:41] need to activate medical points while [00:20:45] the National Hospital is being prepared. [00:20:49] Yes, the Minister of Health. I was present when he gave a press [00:20:52] conference and announced the allocation of perhaps [00:20:56] 10 million dollars for [00:20:59] the rehabilitation of the National [00:21:02] Hospital, which is considered the large National Hospital [00:21:07] in addition to focusing on [00:21:10] the countryside, especially our destroyed [00:21:13] Maadan Hospital in the Raqqa countryside, which serves a large area. [00:21:16] There have been many studies and visits by international [00:21:20] organizations that [00:21:23] visited the Health Directorate two days ago. [00:21:26] There was the Director of Global Health [00:21:30] in Syria who visited Raqqa and visited [00:21:33] health facilities in the National Hospital and reviewed the health situation, [00:21:37] and God willing, there are many promises to develop [00:21:41] health facilities, the city's countryside. The National Hospital [00:21:45] will be a priority, and the budget has been allocated, [00:21:48] and studies have begun, and God willing, within the coming months, [00:21:51] we will, God willing, bring good news to our people. [00:21:55] Thank you very much, Mr. Aboud Hammam, Director [00:21:59] of the Government Media Directorate in the Raqqa [00:22:01] Media Directorate. Raqqa. [00:22:05] And with this [00:22:09] file, we conclude, dear viewers, the files of [00:22:12] the Syria Tonight program. We have reached [00:22:15] the end. May God protect you. May you be safe [00:22:19] with God. [00:23:00] In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peace be upon you and God's [00:23:02] mercy and blessings. Here is Syria today shaking off [00:23:06] its dark past and tearing [00:23:09] with its own hands a page from its painful past to embark on a path [00:23:12] of development, reconstruction and building. [00:23:16] The great people of Syria have done it again. [00:23:20] Sanctions have been lifted and restrictions removed. I ask [00:23:24] God Almighty to help us serve you. [00:23:28] I extend my sincere thanks to the President of the United States of America, Donald [00:23:31] Trump, and everyone who stood by us from friendly [00:23:35] and supportive countries. Peace be upon you and God's [00:23:39] mercy and blessings. [00:23:42] The Syria that opens its doors today to receive the embassy [00:23:46] of a friendly state [00:23:51] is the same Syria that confined [00:23:54] weapons under the umbrella of its legitimate institutions [00:23:56] and, a few days ago, regained the unity of its national [00:23:59] territory, [00:24:03] and emerged proudly from the lists of bans that [00:24:06] its name was on for 47 years, [00:24:10] to return steadily to integration into global financial [00:24:13] and air networks. This is the Syria that [00:24:16] we are rebuilding today, open to its friends, present [00:24:20] for its children. [00:24:30] From the darkness of difficulties, oppression, [00:24:33] and tragedies, and without seeing [00:24:37] great [00:24:38] victory appeared. [00:24:43] Then, after that, the stages that followed the liberation [00:24:46] of Damascus, there was a threat of internal [00:24:50] division, sectarian wars, there was also [00:24:52] the economy, infrastructure, services, energy, and so on, [00:24:56] and sanctions were also at the top of them. These are stages [00:24:59] that we overcame, by the grace of God Almighty, very quickly. [00:25:15] In the face of a hidden war that seeks to destroy [00:25:18] the minds of youth, [00:25:21] on the front [00:25:22] lines. [00:25:26] Continuous battles and raids to pursue [00:25:29] and dismantle smuggling [00:25:31] networks. [00:25:36] The goal is to arrest all those involved in these [00:25:40] crimes. And in developing [00:25:43] this confrontation, the Ministry today launches [00:25:47] the new platforms of the Anti-Narcotics Department [00:25:50] to open [00:25:53] direct communication channels and activate the role [00:25:57] of awareness to limit this phenomenon and contain it, [00:26:00] in a new step that enhances [00:26:02] security and confirms that every field or [00:26:06] technical effort exerted [00:26:09] is integrated today for [00:27:46] Land border crossings are wide [00:27:49] gates that receive arrivals and bid [00:27:53] farewell to departures. Supply lines flow [00:27:56] through them, carrying goods and commodities. Syria's land crossings [00:28:00] today are witnessing [00:28:04] the efforts of workers to pave the roads of the crossings [00:28:08] and upgrade the facilities and improve [00:28:11] the land ports to become economic [00:28:14] bridges through which convoys [00:28:16] of imports and exports pass. The development operations of land [00:28:20] ports are not merely a rehabilitation of infrastructure, [00:28:23] but rather a comprehensive preparation [00:28:26] process for stable trade [00:28:30] exchange lines and passage. [00:30:22] Good morning and love, dear viewers. We wish [00:30:26] you all the best and happiness this morning. Good morning, Rama. Good [00:30:29] morning, Mirna, and good morning to all [00:30:33] day is a good start for everyone and brings you [00:30:36] all goodness, achievements, and peace of mind. Now, let's go [00:30:39] and see the main topics of our episode [00:30:41] today. [00:30:44] The launch of the first Pistachio Festival activities in [00:30:48] Khan Al-Harir and the Pistachio Market in [00:30:50] Aleppo.