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Al-Sharaa Focuses on Economy During Eid al-Fitr, 2026 Budget Estimated at $10.5 Billion
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (713+ words) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during Eid prayers at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, March 20, 2026 (Syrian Arab Republic Presidency) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the approved 2026 state budget is estimated at $10.5 billion, nearly five times larger than the 2024 budget. He described…...
Jewelers’ explanations and oversight questions as gold price gap stirs anger
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1238+ words) A jewelry shop in one of Aleppo's markets, 4 February 2026 (Enab Baladi, Odai al-Haj Hussin) Enab Baladi, Odai al-Haj Hussin Global gold markets are seeing sharp swings and record highs, while Syrians are left baffled by how quickly local prices rise…...
Soaring Electricity Bills: Power Costs Squeeze Syrians and Test the New Government
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1666+ words) A protest sit-in in front of Syria's Ministry of Energy against rising electricity prices, January 29, 2026 (Enab Baladi, Ahmad Maslamani) Syrians have been grappling with a severe electricity crisis for years, marked by daily power outages that last for long hours....