Basel Abdul Hannan Syria Industry Minister
Middle East

Who Is Basel Abdul Hannan? Inside the Appointment of Syria’s New Minister of Industry and Consumer Protection

On Monday, October 19, 2026, the transitional government in Damascus has carried out a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle. Basel Abdul Hannan Syria Industry Minister has been

EU Technical Assistance Hub Damascus
Middle East

EU to Support New Technical Assistance Hub in Damascus: What It Means for Syria’s Economy

Damascus has been on a fast track of reconstruction since the historic political change in late 2024. Now, a big development is taking this momentum