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[00:00:22] some Indeed, it appeared for fractions
[00:00:30] Good evening, viewers of Syrian News, the Syrian coast. and welcome to a new episode
[00:00:34] of your program, "Storia".
[00:00:36] electrical phenomenon in Here are the main headlines of this
[00:00:40] episode. In the first story of Storia,
[00:00:42] for decades. What controversy and comments arose after the removal of the Saladin statue.
[00:00:45] The Damascus Governorate clarifies. Widespread interaction with Syria's achievement
[00:00:49] of second place in the World Robotics Championship in South
[00:00:53] Korea.
[00:00:57] "As if a spear from The campaign began on the eighth Welcome to the arrest of the criminal Marid Muhammad, dubbed the "Guardian of the Capital". The statue of Saladin
[00:01:06] and several types and patterns
[00:01:12] Ayyubi, which has long
[00:01:15] 2020, this been associated with the Damascus Citadel as it
[00:01:18] was the headquarters of the leader Saladin Ayyubi,
[00:01:21] is leaving its usual place near the
[00:01:25] Citadel. Yesterday, the statue was moved
[00:01:29] from its location where Damascenes and Syrians in general
[00:01:32] used to see it. We watch
[00:01:36] whether in our scope, whether in
[00:01:43] the arrest of
[00:01:58] lasting for fractions these scenes that gained widespread popularity on social media platforms
[00:02:00] and raised questions about the reasons for moving the statue and its
[00:02:06] Syria after liberation, Syria future destination. But to understand
[00:02:08] were dangling from the story, dear viewers, we must go back to the history
[00:02:11] of the statue and its previous location. The Saladin statue
[00:02:14] was placed in its location in
[00:02:16] 1993,
[00:02:19] meaning its existence did not exceed
[00:02:22] that every family member
[00:02:23] and said: "The history of approximately 30 years. It also suffered significant
[00:02:26] and stained with the blood of innocent people in damage to its structure and external appearance.
[00:02:29] As a matter of fact,
[00:02:32] and can rely on itself. Many it was moved without its sword. Many also believed that the area around the Damascus Citadel and its adjacent
[00:02:36] areas, with their congestion and prevalence
[00:02:40] of street vendors, was not befitting a statue
[00:02:43] of a historical figure of the stature of Saladin Ayyubi.
[00:02:47] But the question here is why was the statue moved, and where
[00:02:51] will its next destination be? The
[00:02:53] Governorate clarified in a statement it issued
[00:02:55] Facebook: "The arrest of yesterday that the decision to move it came after consultation and
[00:02:59] as part of a project to rehabilitate the area around the
[00:03:02] Damascus Citadel, stating that the purpose of this step
[00:03:08] for violations accountable is a duty and it does not stop or is to restore the statue and rehabilitate it. How did you comment
[00:03:11] and interact with this event, especially since
[00:03:14] social media was buzzing with it yesterday? Let's start with
[00:03:18] Anwar's comment, who wrote on Facebook: "A
[00:03:21] correct decision 100%.
[00:03:24] streaks dangling in Its location was wrong from the beginning, placing it in the Citadel's حرم
[00:03:27] only 30 years ago. The appropriate place
[00:03:30] is to put it in a roundabout
[00:03:33] that accountability is not and has won first place multiple times. or at the entrance of a museum
[00:03:35] you imagine that this or inside the Citadel, limited to that would be more suitable." And Muhammad
[00:03:36] phenomenon lasts only commented and said:
[00:03:38] involved in "Surely it wasn't moved fractions of a second?
[00:03:41] without study or comparison
[00:03:43] a part of this between moving it and keeping it.
[00:03:45] team for a period of time." We conclude However, since the statue of Saladin
[00:03:48] is recent, its relocation would not be harmful if it
[00:03:52] served the people or created more space.
[00:03:55] Renovation is needed." May
[00:03:58] commented and said: "I mean, where is a more suitable place than
[00:04:02] Damascus Citadel? We don't understand. Damascus Citadel and Saladin
[00:04:05] Ayyubi are historically intertwined."
[00:04:09] What we saw is a rare type of Wissam also said on Facebook: "In my opinion,
[00:04:12] its place in front of Damascus Citadel and near the tomb of Saladin
[00:04:16] challenge and the desire Ayyubi has more prestige. The monument
[00:04:19] should remain in a public place that reflects the glory of Damascus
[00:04:23] and its ancient
[00:04:24] Al-Ahli Aleppo defeats Oman's Al-Seeb in past." We conclude with what Abdel Rahman Taqi wrote on
[00:04:29] positive lightning that strikes Facebook: "The statue of Saladin, which has become a mannequin for the surrounding buses,
[00:04:33] not to mention the theft of its sword and the cutting
[00:04:36] of the statue's arm. The statue no longer befits the oldest
[00:04:40] far away capital in history, and its relocation
[00:04:42] and viewed from the for maintenance, and then its return to its place
[00:04:45] or another place befitting the history of Saladin Ayyubi
[00:04:50] a complete explanation for the mechanism is a duty and a very normal
[00:04:55] ten thousandths of a and obvious matter." The governorate confirmed that it is conducting
[00:04:58] studies to prepare a site in a new location that allows visitors
[00:05:02] to view the statue and appreciate its artistic elements
[00:05:05] from different angles, while taking into account
[00:05:08] its harmony with the urban
[00:05:10] video was captured, and heritage surroundings of the city.
[00:05:23] From the womb of determination, creativity is born. They were
[00:05:27] refugees yesterday, seeking an opportunity, and today
[00:05:30] they are second in the world at the World Robotics
[00:05:33] Championship. The Syrian team
[00:05:37] for robotics and artificial intelligence achieved second
[00:05:40] place globally in a championship
[00:05:43] that stands side by side with the world's elite in the field
[00:05:47] of technology and innovation. Let's watch the honoring of the winners.
[00:06:29] So what is this tournament? This tournament is the
[00:06:33] FIRST Global tournament, an annual international
[00:06:36] robotics tournament in which 190
[00:06:39] countries participate, with a team representing each country
[00:06:43] to build and program a competitive
[00:06:45] robot. So how did the team prepare for the competition? Let's watch.
[00:06:49] It was not just a technical competition; it was an opportunity to say
[00:06:52] that education and STEM sciences are the basis for changing reality, and that
[00:06:55] difficult circumstances and asylum should not be an obstacle or an end
[00:06:58] to our dreams. We reached international competitions and participated
[00:07:02] in five continents around the world, and we won more than
[00:07:05] 60 Arab, local,
[00:07:08] and international awards.
[00:07:17] The biggest crowning achievement was when we raised the name of refugees
[00:07:20] twice as world champions, once in Dubai in 2019,
[00:07:24] and the second time was in Singapore in 2023.
[00:07:27] For us, winning was not just an achievement; it was to prove
[00:07:30] to the world that the issue of refugee education is what makes the real
[00:07:33] difference.
[00:07:36] This achievement reflects the efficiency and energy of Syrian youth
[00:07:40] and their high competitive capabilities in international forums
[00:07:43] specialized in science, technology,
[00:07:47] and technical innovation. So let's see what your comments
[00:07:50] and reactions were about this achievement.
[00:07:54] Let's start with Fadi's comment or Mohammed Fadi Al-Halabi on
[00:07:57] Facebook: "We still prove that Syria is not
[00:08:01] just a story of pain, but a story of science, hope,
[00:08:04] work, and achievement. Congratulations to Free Syria and congratulations
[00:08:08] to its heroes. The future is brighter, God
[00:08:11] willing.
[00:08:15] We are a nation created for innovation
[00:08:18] succumb to circumstances, but rather exploits them
[00:08:22] to sustain and develop." And Amir
[00:08:25] Juma said on Instagram: "It is also
[00:08:27] something that fills us with pride and reassurance about the future
[00:08:31] of Syria. Children with this awareness and achievement,
[00:08:34] thank you parents for this great
[00:08:37] upbringing." Tariq Al-Shawah commented on
[00:08:39] Facebook: "The Syrian team has been honored many times before
[00:08:45] You can also check and search for the Amal
[00:08:48] Syria team, which has raised our flag many times,
[00:08:52] and I am honored to have been
[00:08:57] with Layla's comment, who wrote on
[00:09:01] Instagram: "The best thing about such competitions is
[00:09:03] the development of a culture of teamwork and trust
[00:09:06] among all team members.
[00:09:09] This is actually a culture
[00:09:12] we lack in Syria. Another point, the team's
[00:09:16] story is no less important than the team's scientific and academic achievement.
[00:09:19] And the challenges they
[00:09:21] faced before are worth mentioning
[00:09:25] and build a positive identity based on
[00:09:29] to continue. Good
[00:09:31] luck."
[00:09:35] A few days ago, Syrian engineer Talal Al-Bakour
[00:09:39] and his colleague Abdullah Osama won first place
[00:09:42] in the artificial intelligence competition for aviation at the
[00:09:46] Technofest 2026 festival in Turkey.
[00:10:00] Why is a person called a guardian?
[00:10:04] A guardian is one who undertakes the task of guarding and protecting.
[00:10:07] However, to bestow this title upon
[00:10:11] someone because of their criminality is strange, despite
[00:10:14] its strangeness, it also happened during the era of the defunct regime.
[00:10:18] Marid Muhammad will now appear.
[00:10:22] Marid Muhammad is a former brigadier general in the Republican
[00:10:25] Guard affiliated with the defunct regime. He led
[00:10:28] many military operations in the neighborhoods of Damascus
[00:10:32] and its countryside, including Qaboun,
[00:10:35] Hama, Jobar, Wadi Barada, and other
[00:10:38] areas that suffered extensive destruction due to the operations
[00:10:42] of the defunct regime, to the extent that he was given
[00:10:46] the title "Guardian of the Capital," and this was due to the severity
[00:10:49] of his crimes around the capital. And among the most prominent operations
[00:10:53] with which his name was associated was the operation called "God's Promise is True."
[00:10:56] In 2017,
[00:10:59] the defunct regime launched a barbaric military operation
[00:11:03] on the Jobar district
[00:11:05] of Damascus, with the aim of controlling it, as
[00:11:08] the district enjoyed great strategic importance, due to
[00:11:12] its proximity to the center of the capital.
[00:11:15] That operation was considered one of the most violent
[00:11:18] military operations that targeted the district, as dozens,
[00:11:21] rather hundreds, of shells,
[00:11:25] rockets, and explosive barrels were dropped on Jobar
[00:11:28] daily. Let's watch some footage of the shelling at that time.
[00:11:59] These are truly unforgettable scenes etched in the
[00:12:02] hearts and minds of every Syrian. Yesterday, dear viewers,
[00:12:05] the Internal Security Forces announced
[00:12:08] the criminal Marid Al-Mohammad or Marid
[00:12:11] Muhammad, in connection with his name's association with the crimes and violations
[00:12:15] that several neighborhoods in Damascus and its countryside witnessed.
[00:12:18] This event gained widespread
[00:12:21] popularity on social media yesterday.
[00:12:25] So, how did you comment and react to it? Let's start with Sally's
[00:12:29] comment, who wrote on X: "The arrest
[00:12:32] of Marid confirms that there is no escaping justice,
[00:12:35] and no matter how long it takes, the truth will be revealed
[00:12:38] and everyone proven responsible for crimes against
[00:12:42] Syrians will be held accountable." Muhannad commented
[00:12:48] this criminal is black
[00:12:51] Qaboun, Wadi Barada, and Eastern Ghouta, and cannot be erased.
[00:12:55] Today begins accountability for every drop
[00:12:58] of blood he shed. Justice is coming inevitably."
[00:13:02] Sidra commented and said:
[00:13:05] "Justice must take its course, and everyone involved
[00:13:09] in violations against Syrians must
[00:13:11] be held accountable by law, and rights are not lost
[00:13:15] no matter how long it takes." Mohammed Abd wrote on
[00:13:20] those involved in the raids on rural Damascus is an important step
[00:13:24] towards achieving justice. The rights of victims do not
[00:13:28] expire by statute of limitations, and holding those responsible
[00:13:33] that should not be compromised. His trial is mandatory
[00:13:37] away from revenge." We conclude with a comment from Ahmed Abd
[00:13:41] Al-Salam on Facebook: "In a security
[00:13:44] reading, the arrest of an officer whose name was associated with protecting
[00:13:47] the regime in Damascus means that justice has reached circles
[00:13:51] that considered themselves immune, and this
[00:13:55] sends a strong message
[00:13:59] the major leadership but extends to everyone
[00:14:03] violations."
[00:14:09] The Internal Security Forces confirmed that investigations are ongoing
[00:14:13] to complete the collection of evidence related to the roles
[00:14:16] and incidents attributed to the mentioned person, in preparation for taking
[00:14:20] the necessary legal and judicial measures
[00:14:22] against him.
[00:14:34] Since liberation, afforestation campaigns have been launched in
[00:14:38] several governorates. These
[00:14:41] governorates, of course, several Syrian governorates, aim to restore the plant
[00:14:44] cover that has severely declined. According
[00:14:47] to reports, fires consumed between 2010
[00:14:51] and 2018 more than a quarter of Syria's
[00:14:56] area. Estimates indicate that forests covered a third of the country's
[00:14:59] area at the beginning of the last century and have declined today
[00:15:03] to about 3%
[00:15:05] only. To save what remains,
[00:15:08] campaigns continued. In late last year, a campaign called "Our Green
[00:15:12] Countryside" was launched in rural Damascus to plant
[00:15:15] 500,000 forest and fruit
[00:15:18] seedlings to revive the plant cover and promote
[00:15:21] environmental sustainability. In Tartus,
[00:15:25] a campaign was launched in February to plant
[00:15:28] 8,000 seedlings. And in Deir ez-Zor, the locals
[00:15:32] launched a campaign a few days ago in Hajin titled
[00:15:35] "A Seedling for Every Child." This was in cooperation with the local
[00:15:39] council. This campaign aims to plant a palm tree in
[00:15:42] the city's desert to become a breathing space
[00:15:46] for the residents and a center for propagating date palms.
[00:15:49] Date palms were chosen because the region is hot and dry, as
[00:15:53] we know, and they are among the most tolerant trees
[00:15:56] to heat and lack of rain. Let's watch
[00:15:59] of the work.
[00:16:33] of this month and aims to plant a palm tree
[00:16:37] within a week to create "Green Hajin" as
[00:16:41] the residents of the city called it. The residents of the city,
[00:16:44] specifically the residents of Hajin, received widespread
[00:16:47] praise on social media. So, what were
[00:16:50] the comments? Let's start with Jamal Al-Shattihi's comment,
[00:16:54] who wrote on Facebook: "Thank you. This is
[00:16:58] for the near future, God willing. You will see
[00:17:01] the fruits of those trees and their beauty and benefit
[00:17:04] in everything from them. If every
[00:17:07] region did what you did, our country would become green
[00:17:11] and beautiful." Saleh Al-Ali wrote and commented: "How wonderful it is
[00:17:15] to make planting trees a culture for future
[00:17:19] generations. We hope that this initiative will be generalized
[00:17:22] in every region." Murad Mustafa wrote on
[00:17:26] X: "In my opinion, relying on perennial
[00:17:29] fodder plants is an important option in the Syrian
[00:17:32] desert because they tolerate drought better
[00:17:35] and help to stabilize
[00:17:38] and provide grazing for several years. It is better
[00:17:41] to mix perennial and annual local
[00:17:44] species in studied proportions, while preventing excessive
[00:17:47] grazing during the establishment period
[00:17:49] and regulating it afterwards." We conclude with a comment from Ahmed Al-Hamid
[00:17:53] who wrote on Facebook: "Great
[00:17:56] and appreciated effort. We hope
[00:17:59] will sponsor a tree from the planted ones, and pledge
[00:18:03] to prune and water it regularly
[00:18:06] until it grows strong
[00:18:10] campaigns have failed because they thought their mission ended
[00:18:14] with planting
[00:18:15] the tree."
[00:18:19] Raed Al-Saleh, Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, had
[00:18:22] affirmed that preserving forest wealth is a national
[00:18:26] duty that requires the integration of efforts from institutions and local
[00:18:29] communities to protect the environment and conserve natural resources
[00:18:33] from risks and disasters.
[00:18:46] Red Sprites, or the Red
[00:18:49] Sprite, is not the name of a horror movie or the nickname
[00:18:53] of a football club. It is a description of what
[00:18:56] you see here in the picture. Huge red
[00:19:01] the sky, like an invasion of alien creatures or
[00:19:05] a scene from the end of the world. And the scene is real,
[00:19:09] dear viewers, but can
[00:19:15] Let's watch a video from last July
[00:19:19] over the Tibetan Plateau.
[00:19:46] lightning, but it doesn't occur inside clouds or between
[00:19:49] the clouds and the ground. It appears above large
[00:19:53] thunderstorms in the upper atmosphere at an altitude
[00:19:56] ranging approximately between 50 and 90
[00:19:59] kilometers. The appearance of this phenomenon is usually
[00:20:03] associated with strong
[00:20:06] the ground from ordinary clouds below it.
[00:20:10] And unlike ordinary lightning, it is a cold electrical
[00:20:13] discharge and is only clearly visible when the storm is
[00:20:19] side. This lightning was not photographed
[00:20:21] until 1999.
[00:20:24] Scientists are still looking for
[00:20:27] of this lightning. This phenomenon lasts from three to
[00:20:33] second only. Therefore, the previous
[00:20:36] video that we watched together may appear
[00:20:39] to be filmed in slow motion. But yesterday, dear viewers,
[00:20:42] red sprites appeared above the French island of Corsica. This
[00:20:48] showing the speed of its appearance
[00:20:50] and disappearance.
[00:20:52] Let's
[00:20:57] watch. Oh, a huge sprite just above the village. The storm is 650 km
[00:21:01] from my position, and yet look at these details, it's
[00:21:04] incredible.
[00:21:11] of a second. These scenes caused a wide stir
[00:21:14] on social media. So, what were the comments?
[00:21:18] And I, personally, was astonished. Let's start with Fahad's
[00:21:22] comment, who wrote on X: "The strongest and strangest
[00:21:26] the universe. Pilots talked about it as a myth
[00:21:32] you see now is seen by astronauts
[00:21:35] with their own eyes and photographed as the greatest secret
[00:21:38] of the upper atmosphere. Glory be to the Great
[00:21:41] Creator." Balqis wrote and commented:
[00:21:47] the sky strikes our surface.
[00:21:50] The beauty, glory be to Allah the Blessed and Exalted."
[00:21:53] Muhammad Al-Anzi commented and wrote: "Last year,
[00:21:57] it appeared in Saudi Arabia in the sky of Yanbu, and before that,
[00:22:01] it appeared in the sky of Erbil, and I remember in
[00:22:05] phenomenon also occurred in Duhok. I think the main problem is
[00:22:09] the rarity, or rather, not the rarity, but the difficulty
[00:22:12] of seeing it with the naked eye." As for Maysaa
[00:22:15] Al-Khalidi, she commented and said:
[00:22:18] "It was as if the sky revealed its secrets in a red
[00:22:22] flash. The more we discover a new phenomenon, the more we realize
[00:22:25] how many secrets this universe still hides,
[00:22:29] and how many astonishing scenes occur around us without
[00:22:32] us knowing anything about them." We conclude with
[00:22:35] Yusuf's comment, who wrote on X:
[00:22:39] "These are massive electrical explosions that appear
[00:22:43] above thunderstorms at the edge of space,
[00:22:48] of a thousandth of a second only.
[00:22:50] If the sky appeared to be like another
[00:22:53] planet, as if roots
[00:22:58] the sky towards
[00:23:00] the earth."
[00:23:06] And with this story, dear viewers, we have reached the end
[00:23:09] of today's "Storia" stories. Our next appointment with you will be renewed
[00:23:13] tomorrow, God willing, on Syrian News at 6:00 PM.
[00:23:17] Thank you for your time and good following. Stay well. Goodbye.
[00:24:27] Allah God is great. Today, the city
[00:24:31] of Aleppo witnesses the re-opening of one of its most important
[00:24:34] historical and archaeological landmarks. Today, thanks to God Almighty, and then to the efforts
[00:24:38] of the Governor of Aleppo, and to the efforts
[00:24:41] of the heroes who built this mosque
[00:24:44] and restored it to its true glory.
[00:24:48] Congratulations on the return of this mosque,
[00:24:53] the gem of Aleppo, which shone and was illuminated by the grace of God
[00:24:56] Almighty. God is great,
[00:24:59] and all praise
[00:25:00] is due to God.
[00:25:05] A training journey that shapes the features of
[00:25:08] personality.
[00:25:13] A path that makes
[00:25:14] a difference.
[00:25:18] Behind this discipline is continuous
[00:25:21] guidance and follow-up.
[00:25:29] They chose the challenge at a young age to sharpen
[00:25:32] their determination through experience. Youthful
[00:25:35] energies are invested, guided,
[00:25:38] and trained
[00:25:43] to transform strength into awareness
[00:25:46] and challenges into commitment.
[00:25:55] The future of the nation is embodied in the promising
[00:25:58] generation.
[00:26:12] Housing is an integrated system. We currently have a pressing need in Syria for 1,700,000 housing
[00:26:15] units, which could reach 2 million units by 2030 if
[00:26:19] we don't have a response and projects of this type and
[00:26:22] other types.
[00:26:24] Now, these projects will be
[00:26:27] groundbreaking projects on
[00:26:30] As we know, our Syrian coast is rich in many
[00:26:34] elements other than natural resources. We have human resources there,
[00:26:38] and the energies and cadres
[00:26:40] available.
[00:26:45] During our visit to a group of governorates, wherever
[00:26:49] we go, Mashallah, this country has all the investment principles and
[00:26:52] investment opportunities available. But also,
[00:26:55] the welcome from
[00:26:57] the officials.
[00:27:02] Or it is the beginning of qualitative projects, projects
[00:27:06] that serve several classes
[00:27:09] of housing.
[00:27:16] We headed to this massive project in the coastal region to
[00:27:19] increase arrivals to the coastal region and to achieve more
[00:27:23] prosperity. Of course, all governorates have projects that will
[00:27:27] come successively, God willing, all under study, and the project that is being completed
[00:27:30] is being announced and signed.
[00:27:35] The investment opportunities available,
[00:27:39] the residential, hotel, or tourism sector,
[00:27:43] so this is a good opportunity for us to be
[00:27:46] with you, and it is a great honor.
[00:28:04] We are promoting the new Syria,
[00:28:08] open to the world, Syria with a completely different
[00:28:11] vision than it used to be.
[00:28:15] Syria is an open
[00:28:17] museum
[00:28:20] and a land rich
[00:28:22] in antiquities.
[00:28:29] From its towering castles to
[00:28:39] the opening of historical areas,
[00:28:41] their doors
[00:28:46] are open to welcome all who wish to
[00:28:49] explore and contemplate the authenticity of its ancient civilization.
[00:29:07] Today, we are opening the Consular Services Office in Al-Suwayda
[00:29:10] Governorate.
[00:29:19] Such offices actually reduce
[00:29:22] the burdens of transportation to Damascus for
[00:29:25] the people of Syrian
[00:29:27] governorates.