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[00:00:00] which was done in
[00:00:03] when we arrive the governorate, and there was also a
[00:00:04] broad meeting.
[00:00:09] Yes, Abdul Razzaq, the visit program today included
[00:00:13] the People's Assembly heading to the ancient khan,
[00:00:16] Khan Arnab, which is also historic,
[00:00:20] to see this site and
[00:00:23] what it holds of historical and archaeological value, and to learn about
[00:00:26] its reality as part of a visit that included aspects of
[00:00:30] these historical landmarks in the governorate. The delegation also met with
[00:00:33] a number of dignitaries and figures in this region, which
[00:00:37] allows Abdul Razzaq to listen to the issues and needs
[00:00:40] they raise, and to learn about
[00:00:43] their viewpoints on the reality of
[00:00:48] and increases our keenness to the governorate and the services provided in it.
[00:00:51] Of course, these meetings gain importance through allowing
[00:00:55] direct communication between members of the People's Assembly
[00:00:59] and local officials in the governorate and community
[00:01:02] figures in this governorate. Of course, and listening to
[00:01:06] and we are also working on the demands raised, which contributes, Abdul Razzaq, to identifying these issues that
[00:01:11] contrast, Syria need follow-up and conveying them to
[00:01:14] the relevant authorities, according to
[00:01:16] the procedures followed. Of course, this visit comes in the context
[00:01:20] of inspecting the field situation in
[00:01:23] Quneitra, including its service institutions,
[00:01:27] historical landmarks, and health facilities
[00:01:30] regarding their needs through direct meetings
[00:01:34] with officials here. Of course, with
[00:01:37] officials and residents, and also local figures.
[00:01:41] Of course, the focus of these visits remains on
[00:01:44] listening to the needs raised,
[00:01:48] 73 tons of setting priorities, and following up on issues that
[00:01:51] require attention in coordination between the concerned parties,
[00:01:55] of positions in various specialties in line with the requirements of
[00:01:58] the people of the governorate in various sectors.
[00:02:01] Of course. Okay, Shadi, I will conclude with you. How,
[00:02:05] how did the residents of Quneitra view
[00:02:08] this visit? What was the impact of this visit on
[00:02:11] the residents? What did
[00:02:13] they say?
[00:02:17] Of course, the residents welcomed the delegation with the governor and
[00:02:21] the officials here and the directors of the governorate
[00:02:24] here. They welcomed them. There was joy among
[00:02:28] the residents
[00:02:30] for the visit to the governorate. The residents considered it
[00:02:33] the forgotten governorate, the governorate that was marginalized.
[00:02:37] It was marginalized during the era of the defunct regime.
[00:02:41] They now consider it a governorate that is neither forgotten
[00:02:44] nor marginalized as it was in the past. Rather,
[00:02:47] the members of the People's Assembly, led by
[00:02:50] the Deputy Speaker of the People's Assembly,
[00:02:53] anyone from messing with the people. The people turned out to be smarter than Welcome, dear viewers, to who was present here, the governor,
[00:02:56] and the directors, there were needs from the residents
[00:02:59] when they saw
[00:03:01] director of the Cancer Control Department in and met the members of the People's Assembly, that
[00:03:04] Quneitra exists and still is, as the members of the People's Assembly said,
[00:03:08] that Quneitra is in the heart of Syria and is always
[00:03:10] in our hearts.
[00:03:13] That is, the listening by the members
[00:03:16] of the People's Assembly to the residents. The most prominent
[00:03:20] demands from the residents were about
[00:03:24] of several sites in the repeated Israeli violations, the kidnappings. There were several issues.
[00:03:28] That is, Abdul Razzaq, the visit started from here, where the governor of Quneitra
[00:03:32] and the residents here in the environmental park
[00:03:35] were welcomed so that they could see
[00:03:38] the beauty of Quneitra, which some of them
[00:03:41] had not visited yet. This is the first
[00:04:02] Chicago hosted the 14th National Conference
[00:04:06] of the Syrian American Medical Association (SAMS),
[00:04:10] with the presence of a diplomatic delegation from the Syrian Embassy
[00:04:13] in Washington.
[00:04:15] First, we highly appreciate the efforts of the Syrian American Medical
[00:04:20] Association (SAMS) and we value and are proud of all the roles
[00:04:24] played by Syrian medical professionals abroad. In fact,
[00:04:27] we view today's conference as a strategic opportunity to connect Syrian
[00:04:31] medical expertise with the priorities of rebuilding the health sector,
[00:04:33] and this is fully consistent with the vision of His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Chargé d'Affaires,
[00:04:37] Mr. Mohammad Qanatiri, in
[00:04:41] enhancing communication with Syrian professionals in
[00:04:44] general. This conference brings together
[00:04:47] waterways to protect them from many specialized doctors,
[00:04:50] and this conference also includes a meeting
[00:04:54] for future doctors, medical students
[00:04:57] and specialists in American universities
[00:05:00] who will carry the torch
[00:05:04] for the future operations of SAMS organization, God willing. Several services have been provided in the hospitals of the Ministry
[00:05:07] of Higher Education. Coordination is at the highest level, and the names of doctors
[00:05:11] are available at the crossings
[00:05:15] carrying supplies and some equipment needed for this medical mission.
[00:05:19] Coordination is done with the crossings and customs administration,
[00:05:22] and our passage is facilitated. So, apparently, coordination is at
[00:05:26] the highest levels in the homeland. What we are trying to do in Syria is
[00:05:29] similar to the healthcare
[00:05:31] system in America,
[00:05:33] of course, the financial capabilities of the system are very
[00:05:37] different here and in Syria.
[00:05:39] Therefore, the hospitals we chose or the people we
[00:05:43] brought are people who at least have a background in what it means
[00:05:46] for someone who cannot afford
[00:05:50] the care they need to receive.
[00:05:53] We are currently,
[00:05:55] as
[00:06:00] an organization, the pharmacy department, with SAMS organization,
[00:06:03] working on short-term and long-term goals,
[00:06:07] and our main goal is to improve
[00:06:10] the cultural
[00:06:13] system for pharmacists in Syria,
[00:06:19] optimal
[00:06:21] treatment. That is, we are improving treatment and working
[00:06:25] on the safety of patient treatment
[00:06:27] in Syria.
[00:06:34] The Ministry of Health opened an additional room in the intensive
[00:06:37] care unit at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital in Damascus, increasing the
[00:06:40] capacity of the unit from 11 to 27
[00:06:44] beds, in a step aimed at meeting the increasing
[00:06:47] need for intensive care services
[00:06:50] and also to improve the level of healthcare
[00:06:54] provided to patients. The Assistant Minister of Health for Health Affairs,
[00:06:58] Hussein Al-Khatib, explained that the expansion contributes to relieving pressure on
[00:07:02] the unit and reducing the shortage of intensive
[00:07:05] care beds, which positively reflects on the quality of healthcare
[00:07:09] services, noting that the project was implemented with the support
[00:07:12] of the Ministry and the local community as part of the efforts made
[00:07:16] to develop the health
[00:07:17] sector.
[00:07:21] The Ministry of Health set the second of next
[00:07:24] December as the final deadline for entities owning
[00:07:27] and operating medical and electronic health
[00:07:29] applications to complete licensing procedures
[00:07:33] and obtain the necessary technical approvals. The Ministry warned against taking
[00:07:37] legal measures against violators
[00:07:40] that could lead to the suspension of applications. It called
[00:07:42] on those concerned to review the licensing
[00:07:45] requirements through its official
[00:07:47] website.
[00:07:51] The Ministry of Health launched the national campaign for early detection of
[00:07:55] breast cancer under the slogan "Earlier
[00:07:58] detection, greater hope," moving beyond the
[00:08:01] celebratory, seasonal nature of Pink October to
[00:08:05] an operational plan that seeks to contain the most
[00:08:08] deadly and widespread tumor among women. The
[00:08:13] the Ministry, Dr. Jamil Al-Dibble, revealed the dimensions of the
[00:08:16] integrated response plan that combines
[00:08:19] field screening, diagnostic expansion, and major pharmaceutical
[00:08:23] contracts to break the crisis of treatment shortages.
[00:08:43] The first Syrian-German Forum on Biomedical Engineering kicked off
[00:08:47] at the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Damascus
[00:08:50] University, in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service,
[00:08:54] with academic participation aimed at enhancing cooperation
[00:08:57] and exchanging expertise between the two sides. This forum will continue
[00:09:01] for two days and aims to localize technological knowledge
[00:09:05] and maintain medical devices,
[00:09:08] in addition to providing scholarships for postgraduate
[00:09:11] students, which contributes to qualifying specialized
[00:09:14] cadres and improving the reality of the medical
[00:09:17] and engineering sectors, especially enhancing international
[00:09:20] partnership.
[00:09:37] Tartous governorate carried out a security raid operation in a number
[00:09:40] of locations on the outskirts of the city.
[00:09:42] It resulted in the seizure of a group of weapons and ammunition,
[00:09:45] as part of its efforts to pursue outlaws.
[00:09:49] The Ministry of Interior stated that this operation came
[00:09:53] based on accurate information about the presence of hidden
[00:09:56] weapons in several locations,
[00:09:59] indicating that the seized items included an RPG launcher
[00:10:03] and a number of shells, as well as automatic rifles and military binoculars,
[00:10:07] in addition to advanced communication devices and surveillance
[00:10:11] cameras.
[00:10:15] The Assistant Minister of Education for Vocational Education Affairs,
[00:10:18] Muhammad Borhani, confirmed that the Advanced Technology High School certificate
[00:10:21] is equivalent to the General High School certificate in terms of
[00:10:25] benefits and rights. Classes will begin at the start of November
[00:10:28] as well. Borhani added that for a student to be able to
[00:10:32] enroll in an advanced technology school, their average
[00:10:35] must be 85%
[00:10:39] or higher in basic education, in addition to
[00:10:42] the student having to pass a national standardized test,
[00:10:46] indicating that in the foundational stage, schools in Damascus,
[00:10:49] Homs, and Aleppo will have a capacity of 100 students.
[00:10:53] And a student in each governorate, it was mentioned.
[00:10:56] The Syrian Arab University
[00:12:15] for Security Sciences announced the opening of applications for a number
[00:12:20] and fields, as part of
[00:12:23] attracting qualified competencies and supporting the university's
[00:12:27] work and developing its academic and administrative
[00:12:29] environment. The required job vacancies include
[00:12:33] an administrative coordinator, engineers,
[00:12:36] and a specialist in psychological counseling, and a person responsible for following up on
[00:12:39] mechanisms and vehicles, in addition to an accountant and a logistician.
[00:12:42] The university attached a link that includes details
[00:12:46] of the required specializations and available job opportunities
[00:12:49] for application.
[00:13:20] Authority receives a delegation from the American business community to discuss
[00:13:24] investment opportunities. And the Damascus Securities Exchange
[00:13:27] opens its sessions with trading of
[00:13:30] 6,570
[00:13:50] The head of the Investment Authority, Ahmed Rawad
[00:13:53] Ramadan, discussed with a delegation from the American business community, comprising 30
[00:13:56] representatives from 22 American, regional, and international
[00:14:00] companies and institutions, investment opportunities in Syria
[00:14:03] and enhancing economic cooperation, especially in the oil and gas,
[00:14:07] energy, infrastructure, construction,
[00:14:11] and logistics services sectors. The meeting, organized by the American-Syrian Business
[00:14:15] Council in cooperation with the American-Kurdish Business Council,
[00:14:18] aimed to learn about the investment
[00:14:21] environment in Syria and explore
[00:14:24] opportunities to enter the local market and expand business,
[00:14:28] as well as build new partnerships with the relevant government
[00:14:31] bodies. Ramadan emphasized the importance of providing an investment
[00:14:34] environment based on trust, governance, clarity,
[00:14:38] and speed of response, stressing the role of the private sector
[00:14:42] as a key partner in development. The Authority looks forward
[00:14:45] to enhancing Syrian-American economic
[00:14:48] partnership.
[00:14:53] The Aleppo Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum
[00:14:57] of understanding with Global Services for cooperation in granting
[00:15:01] ISO certification through the Swiss company Cotinka, with the aim of developing
[00:15:05] institutional performance and enhancing the competitiveness of institutions according
[00:15:08] to international standards. In a related context, the head of the Aleppo
[00:15:12] Chamber of Commerce, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Al-Kar, discussed developing
[00:15:16] air freight services through Aleppo International Airport and studying
[00:15:19] the possibility of establishing an integrated system for transporting
[00:15:22] goods that meets the needs of the commercial
[00:15:25] and industrial sectors and contributes to supporting exports and facilitating
[00:15:29] access to foreign
[00:15:30] markets.
[00:15:34] The Ministry of Economy and Industry signed a memorandum
[00:15:37] of understanding to launch a city of innovation and technology in the industrial
[00:15:41] city of Hassia on an area of approximately 15
[00:15:44] million square meters. The project includes
[00:15:48] industrial, residential, and service
[00:15:50] areas, a technology
[00:15:54] university, research centers, and business incubators,
[00:15:58] with the aim of supporting technological industries and digital transformation, attracting
[00:16:02] investments, and providing
[00:16:02] job opportunities.
[00:16:08] The Damascus Securities Exchange opened the week's sessions
[00:16:11] with trading worth
[00:16:13] 6,570
[00:16:16] thousand Syrian pounds, through the trading of
[00:16:19] 265,754
[00:16:23] shares through 208 transactions.
[00:16:27] The National Transport Company topped the list of rising
[00:16:30] stocks by
[00:16:31] 4.99%,
[00:16:34] followed by Al Baraka Bank by 1.8%.
[00:16:39] And QNB Syria by 0.55%,
[00:16:41] and the National Credit Bank by
[00:16:45] 0.17%. In
[00:16:49] International Insurance recorded the largest
[00:16:52] declines by
[00:16:54] 4.88%,
[00:16:57] followed by Bemo Saudi Fransi Bank by
[00:17:01] 4.29%, and Bank of Jordan
[00:17:04] Syria by 0.6%.
[00:17:08] While Al Badia Cement stock fell slightly
[00:17:11] by
[00:17:12] 0.05%.
[00:17:18] The price of one gram of 21-carat gold in the Syrian
[00:17:21] market rose by 250 Syrian pounds compared to its price
[00:17:24] yesterday. According to the bulletin issued by the General
[00:17:28] Authority for Precious Metals, the price of one gram of 21-carat
[00:17:32] gold was 167,100
[00:17:34] Syrian pounds for selling and 164,000
[00:17:37] Syrian pounds for buying. One gram of 18-carat
[00:17:41] gold recorded 14,300
[00:17:45] Syrian pounds for selling and 14,000
[00:17:48] Syrian pounds for buying. With this, dear viewers,
[00:18:03] and economic news that we presented to you. We conclude this news bulletin by reminding
[00:18:07] you of the main headlines: The Minister
[00:18:10] of Foreign Affairs
[00:18:13] and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Shaibani, discussed with his Qatari counterpart
[00:18:17] the latest regional developments and enhancing
[00:18:20] cooperation and relations between the two brotherly
[00:18:23] countries.
[00:18:26] For the first time in 14 years,
[00:18:29] the Central Bank of Syria announces the implementation of the first
[00:18:32] letter of credit for the Syrian Petroleum Company in coordination
[00:18:36] with an American bank for the supply of petroleum
[00:18:39] products. The
[00:18:42] National Hospital in Deir Ezzor receives about 300 visitors,
[00:18:45] including 63 cases of suffocation due to
[00:18:49] the dust storm, and the Civil Defense calls for caution and adherence
[00:18:53] to preventive guidelines.
[00:18:54] A delegation
[00:18:57] of People's Assembly members conducts a field tour
[00:19:02] Quneitra and holds an extended meeting with administrative
[00:19:05] bodies.
[00:20:11] Foreign relations are, of course, very important for Syria's return to the international
[00:20:14] community, and the meeting was very
[00:20:17] beautiful. It
[00:20:21] gave us a complete and comprehensive picture
[00:20:24] of how the future will
[00:20:26] proceed.
[00:20:34] Ladies and gentlemen, this partnership also carries a meaning that we cherish,
[00:20:37] as it comes within the framework of brotherly relations between the Syrian
[00:20:41] Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates, and what
[00:20:44] we aspire to in translating these relations into broader economic
[00:20:48] and investment cooperation that serves the interests of our two countries and our brotherly
[00:20:51] peoples. Successful investment is that which reflects on
[00:20:55] people's lives and is based on
[00:20:58] their competencies and gives the people of the region a real
[00:21:01] role in implementation and operation. From
[00:21:04] here, our partnerships with investors
[00:21:07] and international expertise gain their importance when
[00:21:11] they are combined with knowledge transfer and capacity
[00:21:15] building and prioritizing Syrian expertise and capabilities.
[00:21:18] We have sensed from the people of Syria a love for their country
[00:21:21] and a will to work and build,
[00:21:25] as well as a concern for the future
[00:21:29] of their country and their children as well.
[00:21:33] And this instills hope
[00:21:35] in our souls
[00:21:38] participate
[00:21:40] in work that benefits people. We
[00:21:44] are among you today to learn from
[00:21:47] Syria and its people and work with them
[00:21:50] as well, and we hope to have a share in serving this country and its people.
[00:22:10] From this platform, and as a state that has adopted
[00:22:13] absolute transparency and acted with full responsibility,
[00:22:17] we reiterate the urgent call, in accordance with General
[00:22:20] Resolution 1995, to make the Middle East
[00:22:24] a nuclear-weapon-free
[00:22:26] zone.
[00:22:36] Today,
[00:22:38] natural uranium are under the Agency's supervision
[00:22:41] and safeguards, and will remain safe in
[00:22:44] Syria.
[00:23:10] Today we are opening the Consular Services Office in Suwayda
[00:23:13] Governorate.
[00:23:22] Such offices really reduce the burdens
[00:23:25] of transportation and travel to Damascus for
[00:23:29] the residents of Syrian governorates.
[00:23:47] Land border crossings are a wide
[00:23:50] gate that welcomes arrivals and bids
[00:23:53] farewell to departures. They are supply lines
[00:23:56] through which goods and commodities flow. Syrian land
[00:24:00] crossings are currently witnessing a comprehensive development movement,
[00:24:03] as efforts are being made to pave the roads of the crossings
[00:24:07] and upgrade the facilities and improve
[00:24:09] the land outlets to become economic
[00:24:12] bridges through which convoys
[00:24:15] of imports and exports pass. The operations of the land
[00:24:19] outlets are not merely a process of infrastructure
[00:24:22] restoration, but
[00:24:24] rather a comprehensive preparation process
[00:24:28] for stable trade lines and safer
[00:24:32] humanitarian passage.
[00:26:26] Its name is Fajr Al-Furat for debris removal, management, and rehabilitation.
[00:26:30] Our position today in monitoring
[00:26:36] and evaluation will be to follow up on the work on the ground
[00:26:40] and evaluate the amount of debris that will be removed.
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[00:28:41] painful thing for
[00:28:43] me was when someone told me, "Stop the barrel bomb," and then talked to me
[00:28:47] about freedom. There should have been a provisional government, a military
[00:28:51] council, a council to prevent
[00:28:55] everyone. Based on the death of my family, they know that I am mourning.
[00:28:58] They came to visit me in Tadmur after 20 years.
[00:29:02] To prepare for the attempted coup against Hafez. How did
[00:29:06] you uncover it? What should we do? I told him it was the first time I had been isolated.
[00:29:09] I remember, by God, I don't know what he will do to us. I expected the revolution to be
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[00:30:28] Welcome, dear viewers, to the correspondents' tour.
[00:30:31] The problem of accumulated dust and dirt in riverbeds
[00:30:35] is one of the urgent environmental and service issues that
[00:30:39] directly affect the lives of the surrounding residents,
[00:30:42] and with it, the demands of the residents for the necessity
[00:30:45] of immediate intervention to rehabilitate these
[00:30:50] health and environmental damage. In
[00:30:53] our other focus, we discuss the rehabilitation of agricultural
[00:30:57] and main roads and bridges.