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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 2h

Citing major changes in Syria, the UK removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its terror list and seeks to strengthen relations with President al-Sharaa’s government. This follows the July restoration of diplomatic relations after a decade-long rupture.
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UK lays groundwork for closer cooperation with Syria - New Face of Syria

21 October 2025. Citing major changes in Syria, the UK removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its terror list and seeks to strengthen relations with President al-Sharaa’s government. This follows the Jul...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 14h

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the flagship Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh. His appearance at the conference comes as part of a broader push by the Syrian government to reestablish Syria's ties to the international economy.
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President Sharaa leads Syria to the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 22h

Lattakia Port’s rising traffic is a milestone in the nation’s capacity to handle largescale cargo vessels. Modernization efforts have produced renewed confidence in Syria’s role as a strategic hub in eastern Mediterranean trade networks.
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Recent arrivals at Lattakia Port signal Syria’s maritime revival - New Face of Syria

21 October 2025. Lattakia Port’s rising traffic is a milestone in the nation’s capacity to handle largescale cargo vessels. Modernization efforts have produced renewed confidence in Syria’s role as a...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 22h

"We must build the country properly—to rebuild the country together and prioritize forgiveness, except for those who committed systematic and organized crimes. The priority is to build institutions that achieve justice among people and prevent past mistakes from being repeated."
~𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘭-𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘢

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 1d

Calling the sanctions outdated, Barrack urged the House to repeal the Caesar Act, as the Senate has done, saying it “suffocates a nation seeking to rebuild.” He praised Syria’s renewed ties with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Europe.
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US envoy to Syria calls on US House of Representatives to remove sanctions and boost recovery - New Face of Syria

20 October 2025. Calling the sanctions outdated, Barrack urged the House to repeal the Caesar Act, as the Senate has done, saying it “suffocates a nation seeking to rebuild.” He praised Syria’s renew...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 2d

News about Syria from Around the World
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Digital transformation of nation’s encyclopedia underway to safeguard vast cultural heritage - New Face of Syria

20 October 2025. Syria’s Arabic Encyclopedia, a leading scientific, cultural and educational organization, is digitizing its archives to share Syria’s intellectual legacy with global researchers and ...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 2d

The Syrian-Austrian German Economic Forum began in Damascus, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The forum aims to introduce investment opportunities in serious priority sectors and to strengthen economic and trade relations between the three countries.
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New chapter in economic relations between Syria, Austria and Germany.

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 2d

Syria participated in Riyadh’s Second Saudi Railways Conference, highlighting regional transport issues and shared efforts to modernize and facilitate the movement of people and goods across borders.
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Syria joins Saudi transportation conference to enhance regional connectivity - New Face of Syria

20 October 2025. Syria participated in Riyadh’s Second Saudi Railways Conference, highlighting regional transport issues and shared efforts to modernize and facilitate the movement of people and goods...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 2d

Journalist and feminist activist Alaa Al-Muhammad fled Syria in 2012, fearing persecution for opposing the Assad regime. On her return, she met women devoted to peace and equality, affirming their essential role in rebuilding Syria and shaping its democratic future.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 3d

Al-Shibani unveils the government’s strategic vision for foreign and domestic policy, describing a shift from “blackmail diplomacy” to dialogue and cooperation. He said efforts formerly spent on conflict must be doubled in the pursuit of peace and reconstruction.
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Historic shift in diplomacy serving Syria’s transformation - New Face of Syria

18 October 2025. Al-Shibani unveils the government’s strategic vision for foreign and domestic policy, describing a shift from “blackmail diplomacy” to dialogue and cooperation. He said efforts forme...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 3d

During his first official visit to Moscow, President al-Sharaa sought to reset Syrian–Russian relations. While agreeing to respect previous agreements and historical ties with Russia, he emphasized Syria’s independence in decision-making and stated key demands.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 3d

𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 ...
𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
With new leadership emerging in Syria, the Middle East faces a potential turning point. After fourteen years of conflict and crisis, this shift offers a rare chance for regional re-calibration.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 3d

In an interview with CNN Economic, the Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development explained that Qatar’s investment in Syria’s energy sector aims to enhance living conditions for Syrians and support sustainable development as part of broader efforts to stabilize the country.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 4d

At a meeting with “Journalists for Freedom,” Lebanese FM Yousef Raji announced a new phase in Syria–Lebanon ties, grounded in mutual respect and noninterference, noting that pending issues are “progressing in the right direction, albeit at a measured pace.”
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Lebanon announces new chapter in relations with Syria after decades of conflict - New Face of Syria

16 October 2025. At a meeting with “Journalists for Freedom,” Lebanese FM Yousef Raji announced a new phase in Syria–Lebanon ties, grounded in mutual respect and noninterference, noting that pending ...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 4d

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗺𝗮𝘆𝘆𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀, 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟰𝟴𝟴 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗹𝘂𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗤𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗯𝗮𝘆. It is octagonal with three galleries and represents the Egyptian-Mamluk style of Islamic architecture.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 5d

Syria’s Central Bank will add raised printing to new banknotes to help blind and visually impaired people identify currency independently. The bank governor mentioned his longstanding concern for the rights of persons with disabilities.
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New Syrian currency will include Braille—"a humanitarian demand” - New Face of Syria

16 October 2025. Syria’s Central Bank will add raised printing to new banknotes to help blind and visually impaired people identify currency independently. The bank governor mentioned his longstandin...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 6d

Young Syrians from several provinces united to launch a national mobilization for unity and for rebuilding Suwayda’s education and medical facilities, infrastructure, and basic services. A Druze sheikh lauded the initiative’s embodiment of the spirit of belonging and solidarity.
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Syrian youth launch “Suwayda Is One of Us,” a campaign for national solidarity - New Face of Syria

14 October 2025. Young Syrians from several provinces united to launch a national mobilization for unity and for rebuilding Suwayda’s education and medical facilities, infrastructure, and basic servi...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 6d

Signs of change are beginning to appear in post-Assad Syria. Among the most significant is a renewed spirit of community volunteering. For the first time in years, local teams are stepping forward to help rebuild the country.
𝘛𝘙𝘛 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘘𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴
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Volunteers launch community initiatives to help rebuild Syria

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 6d

𝗦𝗗𝗙 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
In a Turkish newspaper interview, Fawza Youssef stated that discussions were held on a mechanism to incorporate the SDF forces into Syria’s military, and expressed hope that the process toward cooperation would continue.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 7d

Syria participated in the world’s largest tech event for innovation and entrepreneurship, for the first time in its history.
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Syria showcases its digital achievements for the global tech community - New Face of Syria

14 October 2025. Syria participated in the world’s largest tech event for innovation and entrepreneurship, for the first time in its history. Organizer Basil Ojjeh says the participation sends “a cle...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 7d

News about Syria from Around the World
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Japan partners with Syria to restore old cities of Damascus and Aleppo—UNESCO World Heritage Sites - New Face of Syria

14 October 2025. Japanese experts in urban planning visited Damascus to discuss an initiative for rebuilding two cities of major historical significance that were badly damaged in Syria’s civil war. ...

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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 7d

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙡-𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 8d

Noting that the world failed to stop the massive crimes against the Syrian people during 14 years of civil war, President al-Sharaa called upon the international community to support the nation’s reconstruction, stating the region and the world would benefit.
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newfaceofsyria.org @newfaceofsyria.bsky.social · 8d

As part of the summit on global health issues, a session titled “Recovery of Syria’s Health System… Pathways to Resilience” was organized by the Syrian Ministry of Health in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation.
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