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[00:00:11] Welcome to this episode of clips from the meeting. Istoria program and to
[00:00:14] the headlines. Widespread welcome for the launch of
[00:00:17] Al-Iqtisadiya magazine. The Shawarma Index
[00:00:20] to measure purchasing power. Commendation
[00:00:23] for seizing violations in a workshop for making sweets
[00:00:27] in Homs, and a welcome for the visit of Interior Minister
[00:00:30] Anas Khattab to Raqqa city.
[00:00:34] and their patience
[00:00:48] Dear viewer, did
[00:00:51] with the presence of the Minister of Interior among you know that the price difference of a shawarma sandwich between Damascus and Hasakah is
[00:00:55] 53%? And that the price of one sandwich
[00:00:59] consumes more than half of the daily wage
[00:01:02] of workers, according to the index? What
[00:01:05] index? These figures were mentioned in the
[00:01:08] Shawarma Index, launched by Al-Iqtisadiya magazine in its
[00:01:12] fourth issue. The name caused my astonishment
[00:01:15] and yours. How does shawarma measure
[00:01:18] purchasing power? Editor-in-chief of
[00:01:21] Al-Iqtisadiya, Manaf Qouman, explained that
[00:01:24] the main reason for choosing shawarma is that
[00:01:28] this meal's price combines several key sectors:
[00:01:31] agriculture,
[00:01:33] cities in energy, real estate, services, and transport.
[00:01:36] The idea is not new, as the magazine relied on
[00:01:40] the Big Mac Index, which was launched by
[00:01:43] The Economist magazine in Britain
[00:01:46] in 1986.
[00:01:50] The index compares the price of the famous burger sandwich
[00:01:54] itself between countries to measure
[00:01:56] register, all materials bearing the purchasing power of currencies. But
[00:01:59] what did the results of the first issue of
[00:02:01] the Shawarma Index say? Hasakah, dear viewer, recorded
[00:02:05] the cheapest prices, while Damascus and Idlib came in the most expensive
[00:02:08] rank, and the difference between the cheapest
[00:02:11] and most expensive exceeds half. As for the minimum wage,
[00:02:14] it can buy only 41 sandwiches
[00:02:18] per month in Damascus, compared to 62 in
[00:02:22] Hasakah.
[00:02:24] In parallel with his tour in That is, by calculating the daily wage, the price of one sandwich
[00:02:27] consumes more than 60% of the worker's
[00:02:31] that recently hit parts of daily wage. Al-Iqtisadiya magazine said that it will launch
[00:02:35] other indicators specialized in industry and agriculture.
[00:02:39] But how did you comment on this topic,
[00:02:42] the topic of the Shawarma Index? The first
[00:02:45] comment is from Bassam Abu Adnan, who says on Facebook: This
[00:02:48] methodology, despite its simplicity, can
[00:02:51] lead to good results. In a complex reality, perhaps
[00:02:55] success lies in simplicity. Anas
[00:02:58] Zina commented and said: In my opinion, the index is striking
[00:03:01] because it transforms economic figures into
[00:03:05] something tangible in people's lives. The citizen may not
[00:03:09] But what is the secret of this follow inflation indicators, but he knows very well how much
[00:03:12] his meal cost and how much it costs today. Muhammad
[00:03:16] Hani wrote a comment saying:
[00:03:18] be awareness and training courses on It is important not to confuse the Shawarma Index with the comprehensive
[00:03:21] cost of living index. It is a simplified tool for comparison,
[00:03:25] but it is not enough alone to judge purchasing
[00:03:28] power in every
[00:03:30] governorate. And Ahmed Kassab says the name
[00:03:34] is amusing, but the result
[00:03:37] manufactured in is sad when a worker needs more than half of his daily wage
[00:03:39] to buy one sandwich, this is a figure
[00:03:43] worth stopping at. The most important question is
[00:03:46] how does he cover the rest of his basic needs?
[00:03:49] that swept through parts of The last comment is from Muhammad Masara, who wrote,
[00:03:52] "In Germany, there is a Döner Index,
[00:03:56] and in Syria, a Shawarma Index. The Jazira governorates
[00:03:59] come first as the cheapest sandwich,
[00:04:02] and the absence of price gaps
[00:04:05] between a popular neighborhood and a luxurious one.
[00:04:08] Unfortunately, they also began
[00:04:11] International Day for Disaster to occupy the first ranks in the price increase index. From a deeper economic perspective,
[00:04:14] these governorates,
[00:04:18] carried out an evacuation drill with their natural resources, can pressure other governorates
[00:04:22] used to be only on top, O God. This to lower the price of training,
[00:04:23] shawarma."
[00:04:34] The editor-in-chief of Al-Iqtisadiya, Manaf Khouman, confirmed that the magazine's
[00:04:38] indicators are not a substitute for official indicators, and do
[00:04:42] not compete with state indicators and institutions such as the
[00:04:45] Central Bureau of Statistics and the Central Bank of
[00:04:48] Syria, and the Ministries of Finance, Industry,
[00:04:52] the Arab Junior Championship in Cairo and Economy.
[00:05:03] the situation on Sweets and candies that attract
[00:05:07] children with their colors
[00:05:09] "A noble humanitarian gesture from and shapes. Parents often warn against
[00:05:13] excessive consumption due to the potential
[00:05:16] health risks. However, the danger may be greater
[00:05:20] than that, as these products may be
[00:05:23] contaminated or even poisoned if manufactured in an environment
[00:05:27] that lacks the simplest food
[00:05:30] safety conditions. This calls for intensified
[00:05:33] regulatory tours to protect food from manipulation, which
[00:05:37] happened in Homs, where the Directorate of Internal
[00:05:40] Trade and Consumer Protection discovered a secret workshop
[00:05:44] for manufacturing children's sweets, hidden
[00:05:47] inside one of the wholesale stores in an attempt
[00:05:51] to keep it away from the eyes of oversight.
[00:05:53] But what did
[00:05:56] the patrols find inside?
[00:05:59] Let's watch. Is it reasonable that this is happening in a workshop
[00:06:03] that produces materials for children? Is it reasonable that it is fit for human
[00:06:07] consumption or for children? If a child drops a lollipop on the floor, he picks it up
[00:06:10] with his hand, so imagine
[00:06:14] that everything must be sterilized and working, meaning it must be within
[00:06:17] specifications. First of all, you have no food
[00:06:21] safety conditions, and all your work
[00:06:24] is for children. You mix sugar, add dye, and pack it. Where
[00:06:28] is the cleanliness
[00:06:29] in this?
[00:06:37] Inside the workshop, sweets and candies were being made,
[00:06:40] with violations in the data and identification cards of the products,
[00:06:44] in addition to the use of expired raw materials.
[00:06:48] After the discovery of this workshop and its violations,
[00:06:51] consumer protection patrols took the necessary legal
[00:06:54] actions against those responsible,
[00:06:57] including closing the place and confiscating
[00:07:01] its contents. Seizing the use of misleading
[00:07:05] data as a commercial
[00:07:08] this commercial register are seized. In addition,
[00:07:13] all the basic operating materials are seized.
[00:07:27] So, a great deal of interaction with the seizure of this warehouse.
[00:07:31] How did you comment on the matter? The first comment is from Muhammad on Facebook,
[00:07:35] who says, Muhammad, all the people are with these tours. May
[00:07:39] God bless you, and there must be the harshest punishment,
[00:07:42] from fines and imprisonment to the destruction of goods so that such
[00:07:46] fraud that threatens the safety of our children is not repeated. And Bassel
[00:07:50] Al-Homsi says, "May your efforts be blessed. This is
[00:07:54] the right work. Inspect all establishments and stores
[00:07:57] and impose deterrent penalties. The safety of children
[00:08:00] and adults is a trust in
[00:08:03] bribes and taking these and turning a blind eye has gone
[00:08:07] never to return." Abdul Rahman Abu Samra wrote a comment
[00:08:10] in which he says that such grave violations and disregard
[00:08:14] for people's health must be punished with permanent closure
[00:08:17] and revocation of licenses and prevention of granting licenses
[00:08:21] in the future. Ali comments and says, before
[00:08:25] opening any food establishment, there should
[00:08:30] food safety and its risks, and it should be one of
[00:08:34] the conditions for obtaining the license. The last
[00:08:37] comment from Bilal on Facebook says that this is one of
[00:08:40] the most important works carried out by the teams of the Ministry of Supply and Consumer
[00:08:44] Protection, and they should regularly collect samples of all materials
[00:08:49] factories and workshops, and every workshop that does not have an industrial
[00:08:52] register should be closed, with a fine and imprisonment imposed,
[00:08:56] as food is a red line and tampering with it is a major
[00:09:00] crime.
[00:09:07] These seizures come within the framework of the supervisory
[00:09:10] tours carried out by the Directorate of Trade and Consumer Protection in
[00:09:14] Homs to the markets and commercial activities to ensure
[00:09:18] the validity of the displayed materials and their conformity to specifications.
[00:09:34] On his first visit to the city of Raqqa, Interior Minister
[00:09:38] Anas Khattab arrived in the governorate, where
[00:09:42] he was received by Governor Abdul Rahman Salameh,
[00:09:45] in the presence of the Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic for Religious Affairs,
[00:09:49] Abdul Rahim Atoun, on an inspection visit aimed at reviewing
[00:09:52] the situation of the governorate and following up on
[00:09:56] the work of its institutions. The security file was the main
[00:09:59] file in the discussions of the Minister of Interior with
[00:10:02] the Governor, and the latest developments in Raqqa and ways
[00:10:06] to enhance stability and improve the performance of security
[00:10:08] institutions before he moved from the meeting table
[00:10:12] to the city's neighborhoods to follow up on
[00:10:16] the ground. However, inspecting
[00:10:19] the security situation was not the only goal, but also meeting the people
[00:10:22] of Raqqa and greeting them.
[00:10:27] The minister with great joy and welcome in a scene dominated by
[00:10:30] friendliness and interaction. Let's watch
[00:10:44] God We greet
[00:10:48] you
[00:11:04] The tour sparked widespread interaction on social
[00:11:07] media, so how did you comment on it? The first comment is from Abdul
[00:11:10] Salam Al-Khattab on Facebook, who says, "Our joy is great
[00:11:16] us in Raqqa. It is beautiful to see
[00:11:18] officials visit the city and meet its people
[00:11:22] and listen to them directly. Raqqa is an essential
[00:11:25] part of Syria, and its people look forward to their city
[00:11:29] enjoying security and stability, recovering,
[00:11:32] and life returning to
[00:11:34] normal."
[00:11:37] Mustafa Al-Ojaily says, "Raqqa has suffered a lot,
[00:11:41] and today it looks forward to a new phase in which the efforts of everyone,
[00:11:44] from state institutions to the city's people,
[00:11:48] will combine to establish security and stability. We
[00:11:51] are proud of our city and want to see it safe and prosperous,
[00:11:55] and for life to return to it, a life that befits its history
[00:11:58] and people." Hussam Al-Fares wrote a comment
[00:12:02] in which he says, "Yesterday, during the minister's tour in the city, I felt
[00:12:06] for the first time that I was a citizen enjoying my rights
[00:12:09] like in any other country. To see the official among
[00:12:12] us, meet him, and talk to him freely is a feeling
[00:12:16] we have missed for a long time."
[00:12:19] Fatima Al-Ali, who wrote her comment on Facebook,
[00:12:22] says, "One of the most beautiful scenes is to see the official come
[00:12:25] to you, not to wait for you to reach him.
[00:12:28] We feel proud when we see the Minister of Interior among
[00:12:32] the people, shaking their hands, talking to them, and sharing
[00:12:35] their moments. This is the official we want,
[00:12:39] close to the people, listening to them and seeing their reality
[00:12:42] himself."
[00:12:49] Raqqa, Minister of Interior Anas Khattab visited the Operations
[00:12:52] Center in Aleppo governorate accompanied by
[00:12:55] Governor Azzam Al-Gharib and the Internal Security Commander
[00:12:58] in the governorate, Colonel Muhammad Abdel Ghani, to follow up on
[00:13:02] the latest developments and field developments
[00:13:05] and to assess the security updates.
[00:13:30] stories, dear viewer. Once it reaches
[00:13:33] its destination, it can change the features of the place and remove
[00:13:36] layers that have covered things for many years.
[00:13:40] In the Syrian desert regions, the land is not
[00:13:43] just sand stretching as far as the eye can see. Beneath this
[00:13:47] sand, roads passed, caravans crossed,
[00:13:50] civilizations rose, and left their mark
[00:13:53] on the region's history. Over time,
[00:13:57] sand covered parts of these landmarks,
[00:14:00] and most of them, or some
[00:14:04] of their details, became hidden from view. But nature
[00:14:07] sometimes redraws the scene anew. Heavy
[00:14:11] rains and torrential floods
[00:14:14] the desert removed layers of soil and sand
[00:14:18] to reveal neatly paved
[00:14:21] stones in a very beautiful
[00:14:24] way. In a scene that raised questions about the nature
[00:14:28] and history of the place. Let's watch.
[00:14:38] This good evening
[00:14:42] This is what the flood revealed. This
[00:14:47] bridge belongs to Qasr al-Hayr
[00:14:50] al-Sharqi in the countryside of al-Sukhnah city.
[00:14:54] Look at the bridges in ancient times. This old bridge,
[00:14:57] I think it is a bridge.
[00:14:59] You see
[00:15:02] how it was dug, and this
[00:15:05] is evidence. Oh God, yes, this is from the recent
[00:15:08] floods. You see,
[00:15:12] did it come out or
[00:15:13] what?
[00:15:16] This was not clear before the flood. Look
[00:15:20] now.
[00:15:23] The circulated scenes from al-Sukhnah and Qasr al-Hayr al-Sharqi in
[00:15:27] the eastern Homs countryside show parts of a paved
[00:15:31] road that is likely to belong to an ancient
[00:15:35] road. Its location within an area historically
[00:15:37] linked to the movement of caravans and roads connecting cities
[00:15:41] opens the door to multiple possibilities about its history
[00:15:44] and function. However, linking this discovered
[00:15:47] part to the Roman era or
[00:15:51] to a specific trade route still requires examination
[00:15:54] and study to accurately determine its history and function
[00:15:58] by the competent authorities. As for you,
[00:16:01] dear viewers, how do you see this story and how did
[00:16:04] you comment on it? The first comment is from As'ad, who
[00:16:08] said: The appearance of this bridge is evidence
[00:16:11] that from ancient times the area was full
[00:16:14] of water. If Syria cared about historical sites,
[00:16:18] it would flourish touristically and return better than before. They should
[00:16:22] inform the Ministry of Tourism
[00:16:25] because the place is an archaeological site.
[00:16:28] And Nawar commented and said, Nawar on Facebook,
[00:16:31] "The course of the flood should be diverted from this place or a dam built
[00:16:35] to benefit from rainwater, and excavation and exploration
[00:16:38] operations should be carried out to uncover the buried
[00:16:42] city. It is clear that it is a city, as there is a paved
[00:16:45] stone road, a sidewalk, a palace,
[00:16:48] and the area of the place is large."
[00:16:51] Muhammad wrote on YouTube, saying, "Great Syria, the mother
[00:16:55] of engineering, architecture, arts, crafts,
[00:16:57] trade, industry, and music.
[00:17:01] All of this from thousands of years before Christ.
[00:17:05] Syria has the oldest musical note, the oldest alphabet, the oldest seal,
[00:17:08] the oldest customs, and the oldest the world."
[00:17:12] Marwan on Facebook says,
[00:17:15] "This could be one of the trade routes during the reign of Queen Zenobia
[00:17:19] of Palmyra and its desert, the Al-Koum region, Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi
[00:17:22] and al-Sharqi, the Silk Road. Possible."
[00:17:25] And the last comment from Ali, who
[00:17:29] said, Ali, these are ruins from Al-Mansoura
[00:17:32] to Al-Rasafa, to Koum, and Taybeh, and Sukhnah to
[00:17:35] Palmyra, and from Qasr Ibn Ward. All of them are ancient, to
[00:17:39] Sukhnah. All these trade routes
[00:17:42] were built. Cities were built in the era
[00:17:44] of the Amorites, and in the era of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan,
[00:17:48] al-Arqash ibn Kaab al-Qada'i renovated them, and he was
[00:17:51] the emir of the desert and Jazira tribes, and his
[00:17:55] headquarters were
[00:17:55] Sukhnah.
[00:18:05] The rains and floods
[00:18:09] the Badia and the Deir ez-Zor countryside caused landmines
[00:18:12] and war remnants and unexploded ordnance to move
[00:18:15] from their locations, even in places where the presence of these
[00:18:19] objects might not be expected.
[00:18:32] During the years of the Syrian revolution, the title of Al-Khansa
[00:18:35] was frequently used.
[00:18:38] We heard of Al-Khansa of Daraa and Al-Khansa of Homs
[00:18:41] and others in various governorates.
[00:18:47] title and where does its symbolism come from?
[00:18:49] Al-Khansa is the experienced Arab poet
[00:18:53] Tumadir bint Amr, whose
[00:18:55] stance in the Battle of Al-Qadisiyyah was immortalized by history when
[00:18:59] she received the news of the martyrdom of her four sons
[00:19:02] with acceptance, contentment, and patience
[00:19:06] that astonished everyone. The oppression of the defunct regime left behind
[00:19:09] many Khansas in our country. Yesterday,
[00:19:12] the Governor of Deir ez-Zor, Ziad Al-Ayesh, visited Al-Khansa of Deir
[00:19:15] ez-Zor and the Mother of Martyrs, Mrs. Umm Abdul Rahman,
[00:19:19] whose seven martyr sons passed away,
[00:19:22] and she is patient and hopeful. So what
[00:19:25] did the governor say about the reasons for this
[00:19:28] visit?
[00:19:31] Among us,
[00:19:32] support us.
[00:20:10] Dear viewer, there was a great interaction with this
[00:20:13] visit to the Mother of Martyrs. May God accept her sons
[00:20:16] and all the martyrs of Syria. So what were
[00:20:19] the comments? The first comment is from Hussein on Facebook, who
[00:20:22] says, "Seven sons presented by Umm Abdul Rahman,
[00:20:25] and yet she welcomes people with a patient heart
[00:20:28] and unwavering faith. Stories like hers
[00:20:32] make us ask how can we repay the mothers
[00:20:36] of martyrs a part of their rights
[00:20:38] and sacrifices? May God strengthen her heart and have mercy on
[00:20:41] her sons."
[00:20:43] Khaled Al-Khalaf said,
[00:20:47] His Excellency Governor Ziad Al-Ayesh. Honoring the mothers
[00:20:50] of martyrs is a duty and a fulfillment
[00:20:53] of their great sacrifices." Ahmed
[00:20:57] Youssef wrote words that come from the heart and touch
[00:21:00] the soul. Honoring and supporting the mothers of martyrs is a duty for all
[00:21:04] Syrians, not just the state, for their right is great in proportion to
[00:21:08] their sacrifices. Mahmoud Jawad wrote a comment
[00:21:11] saying, "A tribute of reverence and respect to Umm Abdul Rahman, the Khansa
[00:21:15] of Deir ez-Zor, and to all the patient mothers of Syria. Their sacrifice
[00:21:19] is the bridge that crosses the homeland towards safety,
[00:21:24] will remain a beacon for generations in steadfastness and giving.
[00:21:27] May God accept the martyrs."
[00:21:31] Deir ez-Zor Governor Ziad Al-Ayesh commented on X
[00:21:34] and said, "I was honored to meet the Khansa of Deir ez-Zor, Umm Abdul
[00:21:37] Rahman, that patient and hopeful mother
[00:21:40] who offered seven of her beloved children as martyrs
[00:21:43] who died defending the oppressed. I found her, as
[00:21:47] we knew her, patient and hopeful. Great
[00:21:50] in her steadfastness. And how many Khansas there are in
[00:21:54] Syria, and how great are their sacrifices
[00:21:57] and patience."
[00:22:06] With this story, we have reached the end of today's Istoria.
[00:22:09] We will meet you tomorrow at the same time, 6:00
[00:22:12] PM Damascus time, on Syrian News Channel.
[00:22:16] Stay well always, and see you tomorrow.
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