Sham News Network roundup August 5 2026

The report detailed the outcomes of the political and economic harvest in Syria, highlighting several important agreements and renewals. A delegation from the Syrian Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, headed by Brigadier Milhem Al-Shantout, held talks with the Lebanese side to strengthen security cooperation. Meanwhile, Syrian Chamber of Commerce President Alaa Al-Ali discussed expanding economic collaboration and trade exchange with an Iraqi delegation. The Syrian Electricity Company signed three agreements with a Saudi company to establish solar energy projects with a capacity of 760 MW, including energy storage systems. The "Thalatha Mashhdani Industrial Exhibition" opened in Damascus, featuring over 300 brands from 13 countries to promote industrial investments. On the ground, Syrian detainees from Quneitra were released after nearly a year of detention, and civilian authorities reported responding to 140 fires and 18 minor accidents, resulting in 3 deaths and 21 injuries. Politically, President Ahmed Al-Shar’a announced development plans for the eastern region, including the establishment of an industrial city and an oncology hospital. The Minister of Local Administration reinstated employees who were dismissed due to their participation in the revolution. In the judicial arena, the prosecution of Wassem Al-Assad concluded, with a verdict date set for August 18. Meanwhile, the Syrian Grain Corporation received 2.7 million tons of wheat, achieving self-sufficiency, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria extended the deadline for withdrawing old currency in several provinces until August 20.

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