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Shafaq News
7 hours ago
- Business
- Shafaq News
+35 Countries set to join Damascus 62nd International Fair
Shafaq News – Damascus Thirty-seven Arab and foreign countries are set to participate in the 62nd Damascus International Fair, scheduled from August 27 to September 5, a senior official reported to Shafaq News on Sunday. Hamoud Zouea, Media Official for the fair, indicated that more than 800 local and international companies have confirmed their participation. Rental rates for equipped indoor spaces are set at $150 per square meter, compared with $120 for non-equipped buildings. The fair, he added, will provide investors and businessmen ''with opportunities to explore Syrian goods and engage in discussions over potential contracts on the sidelines.'' Preparations have been closely coordinated at the highest levels. Maher Al-Sharaa, Secretary-General of the Syrian Presidency, convened a ministerial meeting attended by the Ministers of Media and Culture, the Deputy Secretary-General, and the Governor of Rural Damascus. He emphasized the aim of making the fair exceptional, noting that field infrastructure is 70% to 80% complete, while logistical arrangements for participants continue to advance. The Ministry of Culture also unveiled a cultural program accompanying the event, featuring poetry evenings, folklore performances, traditional fashion shows, and children's activities. First held in 1954, the Damascus International Fair is among the oldest and most prominent in the region, blending economic, cultural, and artistic activities. Speaking to Shafaq News, Economist Nader Youssef highlighted the importance of regional participation, particularly Iraq's, pointing out that ''the country is one of Syria's largest importers of food, agricultural, and industrial products, and further serves as a key gateway for Syrian exports to the Gulf.''
Shafaq News
06-04-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Syria: President's brother gets key role
Shafaq News/ Syrian media reported, on Saturday, that Maher Al-Sharaa, the brother of transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace. Maher Al-Sharaa, originally from the village of Fiq in southern Syria, previously served as the Minister of Health in the interim government. He is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecological surgery, having held the position of Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at a Syrian government hospital from 2004 to 2012. During this period, Maher Al-Sharaa gained recognition for his significant role in providing healthcare to women and children in Syria, earning him prominence in his field.
