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00:00:30Good evening, viewers of Syrian News, the Syrian coast. and welcome to a new episode
00:00:34of your program, "Storia".
00:00:36electrical phenomenon in Here are the main headlines of this
00:00:40episode. In the first story of Storia,
00:00:42for decades. What controversy and comments arose after the removal of the Saladin statue.
00:00:45The Damascus Governorate clarifies. Widespread interaction with Syria's achievement
00:00:49of second place in the World Robotics Championship in South
00:00:53Korea.
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
00:01:06and several types and patterns
00:01:12Ayyubi, which has long
00:01:152020, this been associated with the Damascus Citadel as it
00:01:18was the headquarters of the leader Saladin Ayyubi,
00:01:21is leaving its usual place near the
00:01:25Citadel. Yesterday, the statue was moved
00:01:29from its location where Damascenes and Syrians in general
00:01:32used to see it. We watch
00:01:36whether in our scope, whether in
00:01:43the arrest of
00:01:58lasting for fractions these scenes that gained widespread popularity on social media platforms
00:02:00and raised questions about the reasons for moving the statue and its
00:02:06Syria after liberation, Syria future destination. But to understand
00:02:08were dangling from the story, dear viewers, we must go back to the history
00:02:11of the statue and its previous location. The Saladin statue
00:02:14was placed in its location in
00:02:161993,
00:02:19meaning its existence did not exceed
00:02:22that every family member
00:02:23and said: "The history of approximately 30 years. It also suffered significant
00:02:26and stained with the blood of innocent people in damage to its structure and external appearance.
00:02:29As a matter of fact,
00:02:32and can rely on itself. Many it was moved without its sword. Many also believed that the area around the Damascus Citadel and its adjacent
00:02:36areas, with their congestion and prevalence
00:02:40of street vendors, was not befitting a statue
00:02:43of a historical figure of the stature of Saladin Ayyubi.
00:02:47But the question here is why was the statue moved, and where
00:02:51will its next destination be? The
00:02:53Governorate clarified in a statement it issued
00:02:55Facebook: "The arrest of yesterday that the decision to move it came after consultation and
00:02:59as part of a project to rehabilitate the area around the
00:03:02Damascus Citadel, stating that the purpose of this step
00:03:08for violations accountable is a duty and it does not stop or is to restore the statue and rehabilitate it. How did you comment
00:03:11and interact with this event, especially since
00:03:14social media was buzzing with it yesterday? Let's start with
00:03:18Anwar's comment, who wrote on Facebook: "A
00:03:21correct decision 100%.
00:03:24streaks dangling in Its location was wrong from the beginning, placing it in the Citadel's حرم
00:03:27only 30 years ago. The appropriate place
00:03:30is to put it in a roundabout
00:03:33that accountability is not and has won first place multiple times. or at the entrance of a museum
00:03:35you imagine that this or inside the Citadel, limited to that would be more suitable." And Muhammad
00:03:36phenomenon lasts only commented and said:
00:03:38involved in "Surely it wasn't moved fractions of a second?
00:03:41without study or comparison
00:03:43a part of this between moving it and keeping it.
00:03:45team for a period of time." We conclude However, since the statue of Saladin
00:03:48is recent, its relocation would not be harmful if it
00:03:52served the people or created more space.
00:03:55Renovation is needed." May
00:03:58commented and said: "I mean, where is a more suitable place than
00:04:02Damascus Citadel? We don't understand. Damascus Citadel and Saladin
00:04:05Ayyubi are historically intertwined."
00:04:09What we saw is a rare type of Wissam also said on Facebook: "In my opinion,
00:04:12its place in front of Damascus Citadel and near the tomb of Saladin
00:04:16challenge and the desire Ayyubi has more prestige. The monument
00:04:19should remain in a public place that reflects the glory of Damascus
00:04:23and its ancient
00:04:24Al-Ahli Aleppo defeats Oman's Al-Seeb in past." We conclude with what Abdel Rahman Taqi wrote on
00:04:29positive lightning that strikes Facebook: "The statue of Saladin, which has become a mannequin for the surrounding buses,
00:04:33not to mention the theft of its sword and the cutting
00:04:36of the statue's arm. The statue no longer befits the oldest
00:04:40far away capital in history, and its relocation
00:04:42and viewed from the for maintenance, and then its return to its place
00:04:45or another place befitting the history of Saladin Ayyubi
00:04:50a complete explanation for the mechanism is a duty and a very normal
00:04:55ten thousandths of a and obvious matter." The governorate confirmed that it is conducting
00:04:58studies to prepare a site in a new location that allows visitors
00:05:02to view the statue and appreciate its artistic elements
00:05:05from different angles, while taking into account
00:05:08its harmony with the urban
00:05:10video was captured, and heritage surroundings of the city.
00:05:23From the womb of determination, creativity is born. They were
00:05:27refugees yesterday, seeking an opportunity, and today
00:05:30they are second in the world at the World Robotics
00:05:33Championship. The Syrian team
00:05:37for robotics and artificial intelligence achieved second
00:05:40place globally in a championship
00:05:43that stands side by side with the world's elite in the field
00:05:47of technology and innovation. Let's watch the honoring of the winners.
00:06:29So what is this tournament? This tournament is the
00:06:33FIRST Global tournament, an annual international
00:06:36robotics tournament in which 190
00:06:39countries participate, with a team representing each country
00:06:43to build and program a competitive
00:06:45robot. So how did the team prepare for the competition? Let's watch.
00:06:49It was not just a technical competition; it was an opportunity to say
00:06:52that education and STEM sciences are the basis for changing reality, and that
00:06:55difficult circumstances and asylum should not be an obstacle or an end
00:06:58to our dreams. We reached international competitions and participated
00:07:02in five continents around the world, and we won more than
00:07:0560 Arab, local,
00:07:08and international awards.
00:07:17The biggest crowning achievement was when we raised the name of refugees
00:07:20twice as world champions, once in Dubai in 2019,
00:07:24and the second time was in Singapore in 2023.
00:07:27For us, winning was not just an achievement; it was to prove
00:07:30to the world that the issue of refugee education is what makes the real
00:07:33difference.
00:07:36This achievement reflects the efficiency and energy of Syrian youth
00:07:40and their high competitive capabilities in international forums
00:07:43specialized in science, technology,
00:07:47and technical innovation. So let's see what your comments
00:07:50and reactions were about this achievement.
00:07:54Let's start with Fadi's comment or Mohammed Fadi Al-Halabi on
00:07:57Facebook: "We still prove that Syria is not
00:08:01just a story of pain, but a story of science, hope,
00:08:04work, and achievement. Congratulations to Free Syria and congratulations
00:08:08to its heroes. The future is brighter, God
00:08:11willing.
00:08:15We are a nation created for innovation
00:08:18succumb to circumstances, but rather exploits them
00:08:22to sustain and develop." And Amir
00:08:25Juma said on Instagram: "It is also
00:08:27something that fills us with pride and reassurance about the future
00:08:31of Syria. Children with this awareness and achievement,
00:08:34thank you parents for this great
00:08:37upbringing." Tariq Al-Shawah commented on
00:08:39Facebook: "The Syrian team has been honored many times before
00:08:45You can also check and search for the Amal
00:08:48Syria team, which has raised our flag many times,
00:08:52and I am honored to have been
00:08:57with Layla's comment, who wrote on
00:09:01Instagram: "The best thing about such competitions is
00:09:03the development of a culture of teamwork and trust
00:09:06among all team members.
00:09:09This is actually a culture
00:09:12we lack in Syria. Another point, the team's
00:09:16story is no less important than the team's scientific and academic achievement.
00:09:19And the challenges they
00:09:21faced before are worth mentioning
00:09:25and build a positive identity based on
00:09:29to continue. Good
00:09:31luck."
00:09:35A few days ago, Syrian engineer Talal Al-Bakour
00:09:39and his colleague Abdullah Osama won first place
00:09:42in the artificial intelligence competition for aviation at the
00:09:46Technofest 2026 festival in Turkey.
00:10:00Why is a person called a guardian?
00:10:04A guardian is one who undertakes the task of guarding and protecting.
00:10:07However, to bestow this title upon
00:10:11someone because of their criminality is strange, despite
00:10:14its strangeness, it also happened during the era of the defunct regime.
00:10:18Marid Muhammad will now appear.
00:10:22Marid Muhammad is a former brigadier general in the Republican
00:10:25Guard affiliated with the defunct regime. He led
00:10:28many military operations in the neighborhoods of Damascus
00:10:32and its countryside, including Qaboun,
00:10:35Hama, Jobar, Wadi Barada, and other
00:10:38areas that suffered extensive destruction due to the operations
00:10:42of the defunct regime, to the extent that he was given
00:10:46the title "Guardian of the Capital," and this was due to the severity
00:10:49of his crimes around the capital. And among the most prominent operations
00:10:53with which his name was associated was the operation called "God's Promise is True."
00:10:56In 2017,
00:10:59the defunct regime launched a barbaric military operation
00:11:03on the Jobar district
00:11:05of Damascus, with the aim of controlling it, as
00:11:08the district enjoyed great strategic importance, due to
00:11:12its proximity to the center of the capital.
00:11:15That operation was considered one of the most violent
00:11:18military operations that targeted the district, as dozens,
00:11:21rather hundreds, of shells,
00:11:25rockets, and explosive barrels were dropped on Jobar
00:11:28daily. Let's watch some footage of the shelling at that time.
00:11:59These are truly unforgettable scenes etched in the
00:12:02hearts and minds of every Syrian. Yesterday, dear viewers,
00:12:05the Internal Security Forces announced
00:12:08the criminal Marid Al-Mohammad or Marid
00:12:11Muhammad, in connection with his name's association with the crimes and violations
00:12:15that several neighborhoods in Damascus and its countryside witnessed.
00:12:18This event gained widespread
00:12:21popularity on social media yesterday.
00:12:25So, how did you comment and react to it? Let's start with Sally's
00:12:29comment, who wrote on X: "The arrest
00:12:32of Marid confirms that there is no escaping justice,
00:12:35and no matter how long it takes, the truth will be revealed
00:12:38and everyone proven responsible for crimes against
00:12:42Syrians will be held accountable." Muhannad commented
00:12:48this criminal is black
00:12:51Qaboun, Wadi Barada, and Eastern Ghouta, and cannot be erased.
00:12:55Today begins accountability for every drop
00:12:58of blood he shed. Justice is coming inevitably."
00:13:02Sidra commented and said:
00:13:05"Justice must take its course, and everyone involved
00:13:09in violations against Syrians must
00:13:11be held accountable by law, and rights are not lost
00:13:15no matter how long it takes." Mohammed Abd wrote on
00:13:20those involved in the raids on rural Damascus is an important step
00:13:24towards achieving justice. The rights of victims do not
00:13:28expire by statute of limitations, and holding those responsible
00:13:33that should not be compromised. His trial is mandatory
00:13:37away from revenge." We conclude with a comment from Ahmed Abd
00:13:41Al-Salam on Facebook: "In a security
00:13:44reading, the arrest of an officer whose name was associated with protecting
00:13:47the regime in Damascus means that justice has reached circles
00:13:51that considered themselves immune, and this
00:13:55sends a strong message
00:13:59the major leadership but extends to everyone
00:14:03violations."
00:14:09The Internal Security Forces confirmed that investigations are ongoing
00:14:13to complete the collection of evidence related to the roles
00:14:16and incidents attributed to the mentioned person, in preparation for taking
00:14:20the necessary legal and judicial measures
00:14:22against him.
00:14:34Since liberation, afforestation campaigns have been launched in
00:14:38several governorates. These
00:14:41governorates, of course, several Syrian governorates, aim to restore the plant
00:14:44cover that has severely declined. According
00:14:47to reports, fires consumed between 2010
00:14:51and 2018 more than a quarter of Syria's
00:14:56area. Estimates indicate that forests covered a third of the country's
00:14:59area at the beginning of the last century and have declined today
00:15:03to about 3%
00:15:05only. To save what remains,
00:15:08campaigns continued. In late last year, a campaign called "Our Green
00:15:12Countryside" was launched in rural Damascus to plant
00:15:15500,000 forest and fruit
00:15:18seedlings to revive the plant cover and promote
00:15:21environmental sustainability. In Tartus,
00:15:25a campaign was launched in February to plant
00:15:288,000 seedlings. And in Deir ez-Zor, the locals
00:15:32launched a campaign a few days ago in Hajin titled
00:15:35"A Seedling for Every Child." This was in cooperation with the local
00:15:39council. This campaign aims to plant a palm tree in
00:15:42the city's desert to become a breathing space
00:15:46for the residents and a center for propagating date palms.
00:15:49Date palms were chosen because the region is hot and dry, as
00:15:53we know, and they are among the most tolerant trees
00:15:56to heat and lack of rain. Let's watch
00:15:59of the work.
00:16:33of this month and aims to plant a palm tree
00:16:37within a week to create "Green Hajin" as
00:16:41the residents of the city called it. The residents of the city,
00:16:44specifically the residents of Hajin, received widespread
00:16:47praise on social media. So, what were
00:16:50the comments? Let's start with Jamal Al-Shattihi's comment,
00:16:54who wrote on Facebook: "Thank you. This is
00:16:58for the near future, God willing. You will see
00:17:01the fruits of those trees and their beauty and benefit
00:17:04in everything from them. If every
00:17:07region did what you did, our country would become green
00:17:11and beautiful." Saleh Al-Ali wrote and commented: "How wonderful it is
00:17:15to make planting trees a culture for future
00:17:19generations. We hope that this initiative will be generalized
00:17:22in every region." Murad Mustafa wrote on
00:17:26X: "In my opinion, relying on perennial
00:17:29fodder plants is an important option in the Syrian
00:17:32desert because they tolerate drought better
00:17:35and help to stabilize
00:17:38and provide grazing for several years. It is better
00:17:41to mix perennial and annual local
00:17:44species in studied proportions, while preventing excessive
00:17:47grazing during the establishment period
00:17:49and regulating it afterwards." We conclude with a comment from Ahmed Al-Hamid
00:17:53who wrote on Facebook: "Great
00:17:56and appreciated effort. We hope
00:17:59will sponsor a tree from the planted ones, and pledge
00:18:03to prune and water it regularly
00:18:06until it grows strong
00:18:10campaigns have failed because they thought their mission ended
00:18:14with planting
00:18:15the tree."
00:18:19Raed Al-Saleh, Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, had
00:18:22affirmed that preserving forest wealth is a national
00:18:26duty that requires the integration of efforts from institutions and local
00:18:29communities to protect the environment and conserve natural resources
00:18:33from risks and disasters.
00:18:46Red Sprites, or the Red
00:18:49Sprite, is not the name of a horror movie or the nickname
00:18:53of a football club. It is a description of what
00:18:56you see here in the picture. Huge red
00:19:01the sky, like an invasion of alien creatures or
00:19:05a scene from the end of the world. And the scene is real,
00:19:09dear viewers, but can
00:19:15Let's watch a video from last July
00:19:19over the Tibetan Plateau.
00:19:46lightning, but it doesn't occur inside clouds or between
00:19:49the clouds and the ground. It appears above large
00:19:53thunderstorms in the upper atmosphere at an altitude
00:19:56ranging approximately between 50 and 90
00:19:59kilometers. The appearance of this phenomenon is usually
00:20:03associated with strong
00:20:06the ground from ordinary clouds below it.
00:20:10And unlike ordinary lightning, it is a cold electrical
00:20:13discharge and is only clearly visible when the storm is
00:20:19side. This lightning was not photographed
00:20:21until 1999.
00:20:24Scientists are still looking for
00:20:27of this lightning. This phenomenon lasts from three to
00:20:33second only. Therefore, the previous
00:20:36video that we watched together may appear
00:20:39to be filmed in slow motion. But yesterday, dear viewers,
00:20:42red sprites appeared above the French island of Corsica. This
00:20:48showing the speed of its appearance
00:20:50and disappearance.
00:20:52Let's
00:20:57watch. Oh, a huge sprite just above the village. The storm is 650 km
00:21:01from my position, and yet look at these details, it's
00:21:04incredible.
00:21:11of a second. These scenes caused a wide stir
00:21:14on social media. So, what were the comments?
00:21:18And I, personally, was astonished. Let's start with Fahad's
00:21:22comment, who wrote on X: "The strongest and strangest
00:21:26the universe. Pilots talked about it as a myth
00:21:32you see now is seen by astronauts
00:21:35with their own eyes and photographed as the greatest secret
00:21:38of the upper atmosphere. Glory be to the Great
00:21:41Creator." Balqis wrote and commented:
00:21:47the sky strikes our surface.
00:21:50The beauty, glory be to Allah the Blessed and Exalted."
00:21:53Muhammad Al-Anzi commented and wrote: "Last year,
00:21:57it appeared in Saudi Arabia in the sky of Yanbu, and before that,
00:22:01it appeared in the sky of Erbil, and I remember in
00:22:05phenomenon also occurred in Duhok. I think the main problem is
00:22:09the rarity, or rather, not the rarity, but the difficulty
00:22:12of seeing it with the naked eye." As for Maysaa
00:22:15Al-Khalidi, she commented and said:
00:22:18"It was as if the sky revealed its secrets in a red
00:22:22flash. The more we discover a new phenomenon, the more we realize
00:22:25how many secrets this universe still hides,
00:22:29and how many astonishing scenes occur around us without
00:22:32us knowing anything about them." We conclude with
00:22:35Yusuf's comment, who wrote on X:
00:22:39"These are massive electrical explosions that appear
00:22:43above thunderstorms at the edge of space,
00:22:48of a thousandth of a second only.
00:22:50If the sky appeared to be like another
00:22:53planet, as if roots
00:22:58the sky towards
00:23:00the earth."
00:23:06And with this story, dear viewers, we have reached the end
00:23:09of today's "Storia" stories. Our next appointment with you will be renewed
00:23:13tomorrow, God willing, on Syrian News at 6:00 PM.
00:23:17Thank you for your time and good following. Stay well. Goodbye.
00:24:27Allah God is great. Today, the city
00:24:31of Aleppo witnesses the re-opening of one of its most important
00:24:34historical and archaeological landmarks. Today, thanks to God Almighty, and then to the efforts
00:24:38of the Governor of Aleppo, and to the efforts
00:24:41of the heroes who built this mosque
00:24:44and restored it to its true glory.
00:24:48Congratulations on the return of this mosque,
00:24:53the gem of Aleppo, which shone and was illuminated by the grace of God
00:24:56Almighty. God is great,
00:24:59and all praise
00:25:00is due to God.
00:25:05A training journey that shapes the features of
00:25:08personality.
00:25:13A path that makes
00:25:14a difference.
00:25:18Behind this discipline is continuous
00:25:21guidance and follow-up.
00:25:29They chose the challenge at a young age to sharpen
00:25:32their determination through experience. Youthful
00:25:35energies are invested, guided,
00:25:38and trained
00:25:43to transform strength into awareness
00:25:46and challenges into commitment.
00:25:55The future of the nation is embodied in the promising
00:25:58generation.
00:26:12Housing is an integrated system. We currently have a pressing need in Syria for 1,700,000 housing
00:26:15units, which could reach 2 million units by 2030 if
00:26:19we don't have a response and projects of this type and
00:26:22other types.
00:26:24Now, these projects will be
00:26:27groundbreaking projects on
00:26:30As we know, our Syrian coast is rich in many
00:26:34elements other than natural resources. We have human resources there,
00:26:38and the energies and cadres
00:26:40available.
00:26:45During our visit to a group of governorates, wherever
00:26:49we go, Mashallah, this country has all the investment principles and
00:26:52investment opportunities available. But also,
00:26:55the welcome from
00:26:57the officials.
00:27:02Or it is the beginning of qualitative projects, projects
00:27:06that serve several classes
00:27:09of housing.
00:27:16We headed to this massive project in the coastal region to
00:27:19increase arrivals to the coastal region and to achieve more
00:27:23prosperity. Of course, all governorates have projects that will
00:27:27come successively, God willing, all under study, and the project that is being completed
00:27:30is being announced and signed.
00:27:35The investment opportunities available,
00:27:39the residential, hotel, or tourism sector,
00:27:43so this is a good opportunity for us to be
00:27:46with you, and it is a great honor.
00:28:04We are promoting the new Syria,
00:28:08open to the world, Syria with a completely different
00:28:11vision than it used to be.
00:28:15Syria is an open
00:28:17museum
00:28:20and a land rich
00:28:22in antiquities.
00:28:29From its towering castles to
00:28:39the opening of historical areas,
00:28:41their doors
00:28:46are open to welcome all who wish to
00:28:49explore and contemplate the authenticity of its ancient civilization.
00:29:07Today, we are opening the Consular Services Office in Al-Suwayda
00:29:10Governorate.
00:29:19Such offices actually reduce
00:29:22the burdens of transportation to Damascus for
00:29:25the people of Syrian
00:29:27governorates.