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[00:00:01] on July 7th visited Syria and stressed his
[00:00:14] years of
[00:00:19] and had an impact. This
[00:00:27] We commend Syria and Iraq for as its shells are used for
[00:00:32] News bulletin from Syria TV. We start with the most prominent
[00:00:35] headlines.
[00:00:39] The legitimate president announces development projects in the eastern region after
[00:00:42] the opening of Deir Ezzor Airport. The Civil Aviation Authority says that a
[00:00:46] cargo center will be established at
[00:00:48] the airport.
[00:00:52] A meeting between Al-Shaibani and Fidan in Ankara today, and sources
[00:00:55] take our children to talk about anticipated discussions about security and political developments in Syria
[00:01:00] and the region.
[00:01:08] this problem. This Syrian provinces and a number The Criminal Court sets the 18th of this month as the deadline for issuing the verdict on Waseem al-Assad, and the Public Prosecution
[00:01:11] demands the death penalty
[00:01:13] for him.
[00:01:17] Washington lifts sanctions on entities linked to the Revolutionary Guard,
[00:01:21] and Trump says that the Strait of Hormuz may be reopened
[00:01:25] today.
[00:01:35] Details: President Ahmed Al-Shar’ said in
[00:01:39] forces set up a temporary checkpoint in a visual call during the opening of Deir Ezzor International Airport that work is
[00:01:41] underway on comprehensive development plans for the eastern region,
[00:01:46] and industrial activity in including Deir Ezzor, Hasaka, and Raqqa, among which is the establishment of a cancer hospital in Deir Ezzor
[00:01:50] and the implementation of the international road project between Deir Ezzor
[00:01:53] and Damascus. In development
[00:01:56] plans, we are working on
[00:01:59] for the eastern region,
[00:02:02] Deir Ezzor, Hasakah, and Raqqa, and for all of Syria, but there is a special focus on
[00:02:06] the eastern region and for its many contributions.
[00:02:09] We have worked on a gradual development plan that includes
[00:02:13] the rehabilitation of infrastructure and also the rehabilitation
[00:02:16] of the health sector
[00:02:19] spinning. Despite this there. So there is also a hospital for
[00:02:23] cancer diseases that will also be worked on, estimated
[00:02:27] to cost approximately 21 million dollars.
[00:02:31] Also, the road connecting Damascus
[00:02:34] and Deir Ezzor is also
[00:02:38] ways to control borders and cooperate in a two-way road. We have been working since last year on studying this
[00:02:41] road, and we have almost reached the end of
[00:02:44] the road. It will cost approximately
[00:02:47] between 275 million dollars and 300 million
[00:02:51] dollars. Work will begin on it soon, God willing. soon. Soon.
[00:02:55] President Al-Shar’ added that there is a project to establish a large
[00:02:59] industrial city that includes food
[00:03:02] and petrochemical industries,
[00:03:05] rug industry is not limited Al-Arjan, with the presence of members of with the aim of exporting products from Deir Ezzor directly abroad. Also, there is
[00:03:09] a project for a large industrial city that will also include food industries
[00:03:14] and encourage more and also petrochemical industries to provide significant employment opportunities and also
[00:03:17] to export products directly from Deir Ezzor
[00:03:21] to all parts of the world. How will the people of
[00:03:25] Deir Ezzor become "Made in Deir Ezzor" soon, God willing?
[00:03:28] God willing, all these projects, we are working on them diligently, God willing. We need
[00:03:32] some time for these projects to be completed. This is
[00:03:35] something we do not hesitate to do for our people in Deir Ezzor and our people in the east
[00:03:40] to their orchards after years of as well. And these are only the beginnings, God willing. And the first thing we will start
[00:03:44] with is connecting roads so that people can travel to and from
[00:03:47] Deir Ezzor safely and comfortably.
[00:03:51] And comfortably.
[00:03:53] Syria TV covered the reception at Deir Ezzor International Airport for the first international
[00:03:57] a US Treasury official as saying flight arriving from Kuwait and another domestic flight arriving from Damascus
[00:04:00] in a step that the people of Deir Ezzor have long awaited to facilitate
[00:04:04] domestic and
[00:04:05] international travel.
[00:04:09] With ululations and tears mixed
[00:04:12] in Latakia witnessed widespread attendance from with joy, this family welcomed their daughter after her arrival
[00:04:15] to Deir Ezzor province on board
[00:04:17] a plane coming from the State of Kuwait to be among the first
[00:04:21] international flights to land at
[00:04:24] marks. Deir Ezzor International Airport after its reopening
[00:04:27] in a scene that gave the people hope for the return of
[00:04:31] and joint coordination in this the province to the air transport map and its reconnection to the world again.
[00:04:34] Thank God the trip was comfortable.
[00:04:38] Syrian Airlines did not
[00:04:42] in front of a school. People should go into fall short. Before, we used to suffer, meaning we had to go down to Damascus and then
[00:04:47] would be over. Let people go into go down to Deir. Now the road is shorter
[00:04:49] and the time is shorter. The treatment is very good, and praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds.
[00:04:53] May God bless Syrian Airlines. We came from Kuwait and
[00:04:58] any progress. People are waiting here we arrived at Deir Ezzor Airport. May God protect our country. Today from Kuwait.
[00:05:01] Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. We came to Deir Ezzor International Airport, God
[00:05:04] willing, and it will remain international, and we will see it in its most beautiful
[00:05:07] and finest form. The first moments
[00:05:10] of the
[00:05:15] first domestic flight from Damascus and the second international
[00:05:18] flight from the State of Kuwait coincided with its official
[00:05:22] inauguration, heralding the return of the airport to service after
[00:05:26] suspension. Today, Deir Ezzor
[00:05:30] International Airport welcomes its first international flight from the State of Kuwait, a significant
[00:05:34] step that restores this vital facility to its natural
[00:05:37] role and confirms the return of Deir Ezzor to the international
[00:05:41] air transport map. This flight holds great
[00:05:44] importance for the people of the province because it contributes to alleviating the burdens of travel
[00:05:48] and movement, saving travelers the hardship of transit through
[00:05:51] other airports, and, God willing, it will save time and effort
[00:05:55] and provide them with comfortable, safe, and easier travel options.
[00:05:59] And with the return of air traffic to
[00:06:03] Deir Ezzor International Airport, the residents anticipate that
[00:06:06] its opening will mark the beginning of a new phase that will contribute
[00:06:09] to facilitating passenger movement, boosting economic
[00:06:13] and commercial activity, and connecting the province with various
[00:06:18] of external destinations, a step that represents an important
[00:06:22] milestone on the path to restoring vital services
[00:06:25] and supporting the recovery process in Deir
[00:06:28] Ezzor. This flight represents the beginning of a new
[00:06:32] phase of air connectivity that will facilitate
[00:06:36] passenger movement and stimulate economic
[00:06:39] and service activity in Deir Ezzor province. Musab
[00:06:42] Al-Halla, Syria TV, Deir
[00:06:45] Ezzor. For his part, the head of the General Authority for Civil
[00:06:49] Aviation and Air Transport, Omar Al-Hasri, said that the authority will establish
[00:06:53] an advanced air cargo center at Deir Ezzor International Airport to support
[00:06:56] commercial, agricultural,
[00:06:58] the province. In the new hall, we will make it
[00:07:02] for one to two million passengers, God willing. We will build an air
[00:07:06] cargo center, a center
[00:07:09] for logistical support, a hotel.
[00:07:12] Investment, God willing. Economic development
[00:07:15] and comprehensive development for Deir Ezzor
[00:07:18] will start from Deir Ezzor Airport and even from other
[00:07:22] places, God willing. This
[00:07:25] is what Omar Al-Hasri promised, to work on reopening Qamishli
[00:07:29] Airport within the next three months at the latest, after
[00:07:32] Deir Ezzor, God willing. We will put all
[00:07:35] our weight into Qamishli Airport, expected within one
[00:07:39] to two months, or three months at the latest, God willing,
[00:07:42] to open Qamishli Airport as well.
[00:07:46] So it will be part of a complete and integrated plan for the General
[00:07:49] Authority to connect Syria with all
[00:07:52] its airports as one network, God
[00:07:55] willing.
[00:08:03] The Governor of Hasakah met with the committee of displaced people from Hasakah
[00:08:07] city, during which he discussed the conditions of the displaced and their return
[00:08:09] to their homes. And he discussed,
[00:08:12] according to what the Hasakah Media Directorate reported, the most prominent challenges
[00:08:16] facing the displaced and reviewed proposals to facilitate
[00:08:20] their return, in addition to discussing ways to improve the service situation in
[00:08:23] their neighborhoods, in a way that contributes to creating appropriate conditions
[00:08:27] for their stability and the return of normal life
[00:08:30] to them.
[00:08:34] A delegation of displaced people from Hasakah city, accompanied by the Internal Security
[00:08:38] Commander, visited Ghweiran neighborhood in preparation for their return.
[00:09:12] Anadolu Agency reported that Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani will visit
[00:09:15] Turkey today to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister
[00:09:19] Hakan Fidan. Diplomatic sources in the Turkish Foreign
[00:09:22] Ministry stated that the two ministers are expected
[00:09:25] to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the multifaceted
[00:09:28] efforts exerted with Turkey's support
[00:09:32] to achieve lasting stability and security in Syria.
[00:09:35] The sources also stated that Fidan will emphasize the gradual development
[00:09:39] of Syria's ability to combat terrorism,
[00:09:43] regard. The Turkish side will also stress during the meeting
[00:09:47] its country's rejection of Israel's policies and practices
[00:09:50] aimed at hindering efforts to achieve stability in
[00:09:54] Syria.
[00:09:58] The Deputy Political Coordinator for France to the United Nations
[00:10:01] during a Security Council session on international peace and security,
[00:10:05] expressed her country's support for Syria's efforts in combating
[00:10:08] ISIS, emphasizing the importance of the role of the international coalition in defeating
[00:10:12] the organization. We support the new Syrian authorities in their efforts
[00:10:16] to fight terrorism, and we also emphasize the importance
[00:10:19] of the international coalition to defeat
[00:10:22] ISIS. The President of the French Republic
[00:10:26] commitment within a global partnership that
[00:10:29] the reintegration of groups that fought ISIS, especially the Syrian
[00:10:33] Democratic Forces, must continue in compliance with
[00:10:37] the commitments made to them. For
[00:10:40] her part, the Deputy Political Coordinator for the British Mission to
[00:10:43] the United Nations, during a Security Council session, praised
[00:10:46] Syria's efforts in combating ISIS.
[00:10:52] their continuous efforts to combat ISIS. In
[00:10:55] Syria, there is a new
[00:10:59] political chapter that offers an opportunity for security and stability,
[00:11:02] and we welcome the decision of the Syrian government to join the global coalition
[00:11:05] against ISIS as the 19th
[00:11:08] member.
[00:11:16] Syria TV correspondent reported that Israeli occupation forces released
[00:11:20] two abductees after almost a year of
[00:11:22] their abduction in the village of in the southern
[00:11:26] Quneitra countryside. The abductees held by the Israeli occupation
[00:11:30] called for their release, as they organized previous protests
[00:11:33] in front of the UN UNDOF headquarters
[00:11:36] and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Damascus
[00:11:40] to push for addressing the issue of their abducted
[00:11:42] children.
[00:11:49] An Israeli occupation patrol advanced through the Abu Al-Ghaythar gate towards
[00:11:53] Wadi Al-Raqad, reaching Sarayat Jmeleh west of Daraa,
[00:11:57] according to Syria TV correspondent.
[00:12:00] Correspondents clarified that the Israeli
[00:12:04] the area, where they conducted interrogations of a number of farmers
[00:12:08] and shepherds before withdrawing from the area.
[00:12:11] This comes amid continued Israeli occupation violations
[00:12:15] in southern
[00:12:15] Syria.
[00:12:22] A delegation from the Ministry of Interior, headed by the Assistant Minister
[00:12:25] for Security Affairs, Mulham Al-Shantout, met with Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmed
[00:12:29] Al-Hajjar in Beirut and a number of Lebanese
[00:12:32] officers. According to the Syrian Ministry
[00:12:35] of Interior, the two sides discussed during the meeting ways
[00:12:38] to enhance security cooperation between the two countries. For its part, the Lebanese
[00:12:42] Ministry of Interior clarified that the meeting also addressed
[00:12:45] the importance of activating direct communication channels
[00:12:49] and exchanging information, especially in the field of combating terrorism,
[00:12:52] in addition to following up on the plan for the return of Syrian displaced persons,
[00:12:56] according to the adopted frameworks and the existing coordination between the relevant
[00:12:59] authorities. The two sides also discussed
[00:13:03] crossings, in addition to intensifying efforts to combat drug
[00:13:06] and arms
[00:13:07] smuggling.
[00:13:12] The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus set August 18th
[00:13:16] as the date for reviewing and ruling on the accused Wassim Al-Assad,
[00:13:20] during the fifth session of his trial, which
[00:13:23] was held today. According to SANA news agency,
[00:13:27] the session was chaired by Judge Fakhreddine
[00:13:30] the National Authority for Transitional Justice
[00:13:33] and representatives of international legal and humanitarian
[00:13:36] organizations. The Public Prosecution demanded in the previous
[00:13:39] session the death penalty for Wassim Al-Assad,
[00:13:43] based on the proven charges of premeditated murder, drug
[00:13:47] trafficking, and undermining the safety of the nation and civil
[00:13:49] peace.
[00:15:18] The Syrian Grain Corporation announced that the country has achieved wheat
[00:15:22] self-sufficiency for the first time in years, after the quantities
[00:15:26] received from this season's crop exceeded its annual
[00:15:29] needs. SANA news agency quoted
[00:15:32] the Assistant Director General of the Corporation, Ahmed Qaddour,
[00:15:35] as saying that the total quantities of wheat delivered in
[00:15:38] various governorates have reached two million
[00:15:41] and 700 thousand tons so far. Qaddour added that
[00:15:44] the received quantities exceeded Syria's annual need for wheat,
[00:15:48] which is two million and 550 thousand
[00:15:51] tons, reflecting the country's achievement of self-sufficiency in
[00:15:55] the crop.
[00:16:02] President Ahmed Al-Shar’ issued a decree appointing Ahmed Rawad Ramadan
[00:16:06] as Director General of the Investment Authority. Ramadan previously
[00:16:09] served as the head of the Syrian Council for Coordinating Joint Business
[00:16:13] Councils at the Ministry of Economy and Industry. He also previously
[00:16:17] held the position of Deputy Head of the Syrian Turkish Business
[00:16:19] Council.
[00:16:26] The Syrian Electricity Company signed three agreements in
[00:16:29] the field of energy production with Al-Harf Saudi Contracting Company.
[00:16:32] The agreements were signed at the company's building in Damascus and included the implementation
[00:16:36] of projects for solar energy in the
[00:16:39] Wadi Al-Rabi' region in rural Damascus with a total capacity of
[00:16:43] 760 megawatts, with battery energy storage systems
[00:16:46] with a capacity of 1077 megawatts.
[00:17:00] The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment announced that Minister Mohamed
[00:17:03] Anjarani signed decisions to re-employ dismissed workers
[00:17:07] during the years of the revolution. According to
[00:17:10] the Ministry, the total number of dismissed workers exceeded
[00:17:13] 8,000 workers, of whom 81% returned
[00:17:17] to their jobs, while the number of those who failed to attend or did not
[00:17:20] meet the conditions was 1,484
[00:17:24] workers. The Ministry clarified that the re-employed workers
[00:17:27] were distributed among administrative units, municipalities, and governorate
[00:17:30] secretariats, and real estate departments, in addition to
[00:17:34] the central administration of the Ministry.
[00:17:42] The General Authority for Ports announced the temporary suspension of operations at
[00:17:46] the Kasab border crossing with Turkey next Sunday, August
[00:17:50] 9th, with traffic resuming on the morning of the following
[00:17:53] Monday. The Director of Relations at the Authority, Mazen
[00:17:57] Alloush, stated to SANA news agency that the closure comes based
[00:18:00] on the Turkish side's decision to suspend operations during the specified
[00:18:03] day, urging travelers to observe the closure time.
[00:18:15] The Governorate of Rural Damascus handed over approximately 380 housing
[00:18:18] units within the Qudsaya expansion project
[00:18:22] to subscribers who completed the allocation and contracting procedures.
[00:18:25] This came within the youth housing project implemented by the Public
[00:18:29] Housing Establishment as part of completing housing projects and enhancing
[00:18:33] housing stability for
[00:18:33] beneficiaries.
[00:18:38] Dozens of high school students flocked to the examination department
[00:18:42] in Daraa city to submit their objections to the high school
[00:18:46] examination results. The center witnessed congestion since the early
[00:18:50] morning
[00:18:50] hours.
[00:18:56] Guys, my total score is 220. They took away ten
[00:19:00] points from me in science. I get a perfect score in science. They took away ten
[00:19:03] points from me, and in Arabic, they took away five
[00:19:06] points. And I also get a perfect score in Arabic.
[00:19:09] So I don't know how the grading is done. Last year I got good grades,
[00:19:12] and this year I thought I would get better grades. I took the exams and saw my grades,
[00:19:16] and I did well, and I should have gotten better grades than this, but I was surprised by these
[00:19:19] grades. I took the exams and we worked very hard for a whole
[00:19:23] year of taking
[00:19:25] lessons, and I studied
[00:19:28] a lot. No sleep at night, and in the end I found
[00:19:31] surprising grades, not my grades. So we
[00:19:33] appeal to His Excellency the Minister of Education
[00:19:37] to consider these students,
[00:19:40] because it seems that all of them have
[00:19:43] been wronged.
[00:19:46] The examination centers designated
[00:19:49] students, which led to severe crowding in front of the centers for submitting
[00:19:53] objection requests. This comes amid efforts by students to review
[00:19:56] their results and ensure the accuracy of the recorded
[00:20:01] From 7 AM until now, people haven't moved forward. The security needs to come and send people
[00:20:05] back and call out names. There are 100 names, and it's useless. We came
[00:20:09] to submit an objection for my daughter's English grade, which they messed up.
[00:20:13] So I don't know why the situation is like this. The situation is very chaotic.
[00:20:16] Very, very chaotic. This is not the way. We are
[00:20:20] the halls, distribute people to the halls, and distribute the forms in ten minutes. The matter
[00:20:25] the halls, distribute papers, and people fill out the form in ten
[00:20:28] minutes. This chaos is not normal. We have been here since seven
[00:20:32] o'clock and we haven't made
[00:20:36] for nothing. I passed my baccalaureate and I'm shocked that my physics
[00:20:39] grade is 370, but they put it as 318.
[00:20:43] In science, I got 280, but they put it as 232.
[00:20:46] There's a huge difference in grades. I mean, tomorrow if
[00:20:55] The residents of Atarib city in the western Aleppo countryside complain about the escalating
[00:20:59] environmental pollution caused by the random waste dump in the hills area,
[00:21:03] which has become a source of foul odors and rising smoke
[00:21:06] due to continuous burning operations, amidst calls
[00:21:09] to remove the dump and relocate it away from residential
[00:21:12] areas. On the outskirts of Atarib city in
[00:21:16] the western Aleppo countryside, the hills area has turned into a pollution
[00:21:20] hotspot threatening the lives of residents, as
[00:21:23] the random waste dump has become a daily
[00:21:26] concern for the locals due to the foul odors
[00:21:30] and rising smoke resulting from continuous burning
[00:21:33] operations. It affects us a lot, by God. As for
[00:21:37] the smoke, it causes shortness of breath for the elderly, and as for
[00:21:40] the children, it causes them diseases like leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis. We can't even
[00:21:45] hospitals. And as for the road,
[00:21:49] by God, it's almost always blocked, only one car can
[00:21:52] pass. We ask the concerned authorities to solve
[00:21:58] environmental situation has directly affected the lives of
[00:22:01] residents with a massive spread of flies
[00:22:04] and insects that have invaded homes, to the point where
[00:22:08] opening windows has become almost impossible. We have a
[00:22:11] waste dump next to us, and we are suffering from the diseases
[00:22:14] it causes, which are leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis,
[00:22:18] and so on.
[00:22:20] And we are suffering, and there are even balconies, but we can't open
[00:22:23] the windows because of the smoke that is always there.
[00:22:27] Smoke, smoke. And we also have these lands
[00:22:31] to the east, they are badly affected. Plastic bags are always
[00:22:34] full of them. The danger is not limited to environmental
[00:22:38] pollution, but rather extends to the health aspect,
[00:22:41] as residents warn of the spread of leishmaniasis
[00:22:44] due to the proliferation of insects around
[00:22:48] the dump, which increases fear for the safety of the residents, especially
[00:22:52] children.
[00:22:55] Employees of the Agriculture Department in Ras al-Ain city in rural
[00:22:58] Hasakah organized a protest due to the non-payment of their
[00:23:01] salaries for six months, despite their continued work during
[00:23:05] the agricultural
[00:23:06] season.
[00:23:10] It's been a long time since we got paid. It's been three months, six months since I got paid.
[00:23:14] I just want to ask His Excellency the Minister if he can live without
[00:23:18] a salary. Where do we get money for our children? The shop owner won't give us credit. If
[00:23:22] we go to anyone, they turn us away. We need a job to work.
[00:23:25] We are living on charity. And if
[00:23:28] our salaries are from charity from the Minister or the Minister of Finance or the Minister of Agriculture, let them give them
[00:23:32] to us. If it's our right, we want our right. We want our salaries. This is our demand.
[00:23:35] We are like any other employee here in Syria.
[00:23:39] Why do they get paid and we in agriculture don't get paid? I mean,
[00:23:42] the question is, why haven't the salaries for this directorate
[00:23:46] been paid until now? I mean, for six months.
[00:24:00] Or the workers who are there, after work, they are street vendors
[00:24:04] in the markets. So does this please the ministry? If it pleases the ministry, we have no
[00:24:08] problem. So we ask you to clarify the issue of salaries
[00:24:11] until when? So, for salaries, we have the majority of employees. Some people can manage,
[00:24:15] but some people are struggling to even afford
[00:24:17] bread.
[00:24:22] The pistachio season is recovering in the town of Tamanah in rural southern
[00:24:26] Idlib, with farmers returning
[00:24:30] displacement. Despite the improved quality of this year's
[00:24:33] crop, the low production and high cost of caring for the trees
[00:24:37] remain among the biggest challenges facing farmers, at a time
[00:24:40] when prices have risen in
[00:24:42] the markets.
[00:24:46] Five years were not enough to break
[00:24:49] the bond between Abu Khalid and his pistachio
[00:24:52] trees. So he returned to them, carrying the hope
[00:24:55] of a season that would restore some of the orchard's
[00:24:58] health. Years of absence left
[00:25:01] their mark on the trees, which were exhausted by neglect
[00:25:05] and threatened by pests, while
[00:25:07] other trees disappeared from the area because the
[00:25:11] pistachio tree is a very sensitive tree and needs a lot
[00:25:14] of care. After the displacement of five years, the pistachio
[00:25:18] tree suffered, and
[00:25:20] the pests became very numerous in it. The pests.
[00:25:24] And we came back and found it badly damaged.
[00:25:28] Damaged. In the market of Tamanah,
[00:25:32] the season's fruits turn into buying and selling activity,
[00:25:35] and the price of a kilogram reaches about
[00:25:38] 4 dollars. Despite the improved quality of
[00:25:41] pistachios compared to last
[00:25:44] season, the decrease in the quantities offered led
[00:25:48] to a rise in their prices. Traders
[00:25:51] expect a greater improvement in the next season with the return
[00:25:55] of farmers to cultivate their orchards after
[00:25:58] years of absence. And with the return of the orchards to service,
[00:26:01] production opportunities are renewed, and the marketing cycle gradually
[00:26:05] moves towards foreign markets.
[00:26:08] It will take a year or two to compensate for the shortage
[00:26:12] that existed. Of course, the shortage that existed was due to drought,
[00:26:15] neglect, pruning, spraying, and so
[00:26:18] on. All of this accumulated
[00:26:21] impact needs time. The value of
[00:26:24] the pistachio tree is not limited to its fruit,
[00:26:29] heating, which gives it additional economic
[00:26:33] importance. And with its multiple
[00:26:35] benefits, this tree maintains its
[00:26:39] status as the green
[00:26:41] gold in rural southern Idlib, amidst
[00:26:45] cutting and direct logging, agricultural
[00:26:48] pests, and high costs.
[00:26:51] The farmers of Tamanah continue to harvest what remains of their
[00:26:55] crops, clinging to a tree
[00:26:59] that formed the backbone of their economy for years. Ibrahim
[00:27:02] Sweid, Syria TV, rural
[00:27:05] Idlib. The carpet
[00:27:08] and handmade rug industry in Daraa province faces the threat of extinction
[00:27:12] after being one of the most prominent traditional crafts for which the Hauran
[00:27:15] region was famous, amid a decline in the number of workers and a rise
[00:27:18] in production costs, amidst attempts by craftsmen
[00:27:22] to preserve this heritage and pass it on to future
[00:27:25] generations.
[00:27:28] Weaving rugs and handmade carpets is considered
[00:27:31] one of the oldest crafts for which Daraa province was famous,
[00:27:35] as it once included 14 weaving centers
[00:27:38] and factories. However, this profession
[00:27:41] declined during the past years due to the war
[00:27:45] and the high cost of production and competition
[00:27:48] from industrial products, in addition to the reluctance
[00:27:51] of young generations to learn it. I learned
[00:27:54] upholstery first, then carpets, I mean, with my father. We stayed with him,
[00:27:58] and of course, we stopped for a period
[00:28:01] due to travel, I mean. Then
[00:28:04] weaving was in demand here. There were two, three, four families
[00:28:08] who used to weave with us. But they died, may God have mercy on them,
[00:28:11] and it died out. The raw materials also disappeared. There is no wool
[00:28:15] or yarn anymore. Women no longer spin.
[00:28:18] It used to be that they would spin when there was
[00:28:22] reality, efforts to preserve this craft
[00:28:25] continue, while a new generation is working on
[00:28:29] reintroducing rugs and handmade textiles
[00:28:32] in a way that keeps pace with modern tastes
[00:28:35] without compromising their authenticity. We faced many
[00:28:39] challenges, whether financial, administrative, or in terms of public acceptance. But
[00:28:43] today, thank God, we are happy with the presence of Southern
[00:28:46] Rugs on social media and on the ground.
[00:28:50] We are trying to develop these products so that
[00:28:53] we can create products that young people will adopt, with the aim of transferring
[00:28:57] this identity from generation to generation and preserving it.
[00:29:01] Those working in this profession believe that reviving
[00:29:04] the carpet and handmade
[00:29:08] to preserving a cultural heritage, but rather requires
[00:29:12] support and marketing to ensure its continuity
[00:29:16] young people to learn it so that
[00:29:19] it regains its place that Hauran was known
[00:29:22] for for decades.
[00:29:24] Decades.
[00:29:35] The US Treasury Department announced the lifting of sanctions on three entities related
[00:29:39] to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, amidst anticipation of a political
[00:29:42] settlement that would lead to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
[00:29:45] According to the decision, the United States lifted
[00:29:48] anti-terrorism sanctions imposed on two aircraft and three
[00:29:51] airlines linked to Iran's Revolutionary
[00:29:55] Guard. Fox News quoted
[00:29:59] that the lifting of sanctions indicates a shift in Washington's
[00:30:03] policy towards Iran or the Quds Force of the Revolutionary
[00:30:06] Guard.
[00:30:08] Guard.
[00:30:15] US President Donald Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz
[00:30:19] may reopen today, vowing to strike
[00:30:22] Iran hard if it refuses to reopen
[00:30:25] it soon. Soon. Trump said
[00:30:29] that talks with Tehran are very
[00:30:33] good and that Iranians want to reach an
[00:30:36] agreement, stressing that the strait will open
[00:30:40] very soon, otherwise Iran will be struck
[00:30:43] with great force, according to his statement.
[00:30:46] Trump had announced last Sunday
[00:30:49] the cancellation of planned strikes on Tehran
[00:30:52] after Iran and other countries in the region requested
[00:30:56] more time to finalize an agreement that would reopen the Strait.