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@ClassySyrian

19-year-old Syrian from Damascus. Mainly focusing on matters concerning construction and reconstruction.

Joined January 2019
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    Nov 5

    Reconstruction of the destroyed temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra is expected to begin this month, in a joint effort by Syrian authorities and UNESCO. This was revealed in August by the director of antiquities in Homs, Hussam Hamish.

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  2. 15 minutes ago

    A new project was announced last week. Jasmine Village, located in Wadi Barada, Damascus countryside, will become a charming village with beautiful villas on the mountains of Damascus. Infrastructure works are now ongoing.

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  3. 1 hour ago

    The Homs-Masyaf railway will be more than 50 kilometers long, several times longer than the Homs-Hassia railway project I previously reported on.

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  4. 2 hours ago

    The Syrian Ministry of Transport’s next project is building a railway between the city of Homs and Masyaf, with the help of 240 workers and 110 vehicles. The project is part of a larger expansion of the Syrian railway, and eases & accelerates transportation for many Syrians.

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  5. 18 hours ago

    Not much progress so far, but we can hope that changes once infrastructure works reach 100% completion.

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  6. 18 hours ago

    Damascus governorate announced yesterday that 38 alternative housing towers will be built in about five months for the original inhabitants of the area Marota City is being constructed. The area consisted previously of illegal and informal settlements.

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  7. 18 hours ago

    So far, over 80% of Marota City’s infrastructure is now established.

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  8. 18 hours ago

    Here’s a handful of the many approved designs so far.

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  9. 18 hours ago

    To those of you unaware of Marota City, it is Syria’s biggest construction site by Cham Holding & serves as a model for upcoming post-war reconstruction, set to become a new commercial hub in 🇸🇾. It was first announced in 2012, and the first building permits were given this year.

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  10. 19 hours ago

    A working group has been formed as well encompassing members from various Ministries to follow up on the implementation of these projects.

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  11. 19 hours ago

    Syria’s Prime Minister Imad Khamis has agreed to devote 10 billion SYP to the country’s city councils and administrative units of its provinces, to establish small and medium-size projects that are economically beneficial.

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  12. Nov 12

    The project is located 10 kilometers west of Damascus, at the north circular highway.

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  13. Nov 12

    The project’s motto is ”We Will Rebuild It [Syria] Together”. Zone B seems to be near completion, and zone C and D are under construction.

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  14. Nov 12

    Two years ago, the Sawa (”Together”) Project was launched by Al-Koutra Group, sponsored by Al-Baraka Bank. The project includes building 1000 apartments, one school and two parks. Its purpose is to provide a high-quality urban environment with affordable prices.

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  15. Nov 11

    A project with the value of 192 million SYP recently began a few weeks ago in Aleppo to restore the infrastructure in the old city’s neighbourhoods, by asphalting the roads and fixing the sidewalks. The project has already reached more than 50% of its completion.

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  16. Nov 11

    The Chamber works to improve the agricultural environment for farmers, cattle breeders & livestock together with the directorate of agriculture. It shall be noted it provides support & projects to farmers for free, or by installments (Cows, tractors, drip irrigation networks).

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  17. Nov 11

    There are proposals to expand the work of the fund by raising the ceiling of compensation and support for families of farmers upon death. 2/3

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  18. Nov 11

    Deir Ezzor City’s Chamber of Agriculture seeks to reactivate the Social Solidarity Fund to the benefit of farmers. The social security fund was stopped during the war. 1/3

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  19. Nov 10

    Daraa City Council: With the infrastructure of Daraa’s industrial area being fully rehabilitated with all services fully back, we call upon you to clean your shops and install closed doors within 5 days of its history, or we will have to perform it at your expense and fine you.

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  20. Nov 10

    Quneitra electricity company’s workshops have returned electricity to over 80 towns and villages in the province.

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  21. Nov 10

    Furthermore, a major project worth 110 million SYP is currently conducted & new water sanitation lines are being installed in the neighbourhoods of Joura, Thawra, Al-Hamidiyeh, Al-Jabilah, Jehha Al-Sharqiyeh & other neighbourhoods. In some NBHDs like Al-Baajin, work has finished.

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  22. Nov 10

    Deir Ezzor City is currently seeing significant infrastructure works as many (if not most) of its roads and streets are getting asphalted and rehabilitated. Deir Ezzor hasn’t seen much rehabilitation since it was liberated from ISIS, but that now seems to be changing.

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    Nov 10

    If you wish to invest in any of these projects, please contact the Syrian Ministry of Tourism at: E-mail: investors@syriatourism.org Phone number: +963933649599

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  24. Nov 10

    And lastly: Syriania Complex, Homs. The proposal includes building workshops for various sorts of industrial workers, a tower for offices, a tower for commercial shops, a health center, an amusement park and a village for antiquities. Size: 98249 m2

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  25. Nov 10

    Marina project, Tartous. No details provided by the ministry, though it has previously been announced that a water park and yacht club would be built there.

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  26. Nov 10

    Qardaha Hotel, Latakia. The plan is to rehabilitate the hotel into a 4-star hotel, with a shopping center and a tourism training center. Size: 100 000 square meters

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  27. Nov 10

    Emerald Resort, Tartous. The proposal is to build a 3-star hotel with 200-300 beds, 3-star chalets, cafés and restaurants, exercise centers and other beach activities. Size: 42478.09 m2

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  28. Nov 10

    Nirvana Hotel, Damascus. The project lies next to Hijaz station. The proposal is to build a 5-star hotel complex, with 200-300 beds, a restaurant with a panoramic view, terraces of cafés & restaurants, a swimming pool, arcade halls, and sports games such as bowling. Size: 5133 m2

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  29. Nov 10

    Safir Hotel was Maaloula’s best hotel, but was occupied by Al-Nusra as a HQ which they used to fire in the direction of the village below. The proposal is to rebuild it to a 4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, a swimming pool, green areas, and other joyful activities. Size: 11500 m2

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  30. Nov 10

    City Complex, located in Ras Ibn Hani, Latakia’s perhaps most beautiful public beach. The proposal is to build a 5-star hotel, 5-star chalets, restaurants, cafés, protect the ancient ruins in the area, and other tourist attractions. Size: circa 283 000 m2

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  31. Nov 10

    Carlton Hotel of Aleppo. What used to be a marvellous hotel with a gorgeous view of the citadel is now nothing but a pile of ruins. The hotel was also destroyed in a tunnel explosion conducted by rebels. The proposal is to rebuild a new 5-star hotel in the area. Size: 7231 m2

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  32. Nov 10

    The old Grand Seray of Aleppo. An important landmark for the Old City of Aleppo, it now lies in ruins after a underground explosion conducted by rebels. The proposal is to rebuild it into a 5-star hotel, with 5-star cafés & restaurants, as well as commercial shops. Size: 8162 m2

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  33. Nov 10

    On October 31, the Ministry of Tourism arranged the Syrian Investment Forum, in which it proposed over 40 projects for investment. Over 100 participated in it from various Arab countries, particularly UAE. I’ll in this thread post some of the most significant proposed projects.

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  34. Nov 10

    The Minister of Transport visited the construction site for the railway between Homs and the industrial city of Hassia today. Once in service, trains will be able to transport 2000 tons on a daily basis which contributes to reduce prices for building materials.

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  35. Nov 9

    Construction progress as of last week. It is estimated that construction will finish in 24 months.

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  36. Nov 9

    Two months ago, Damascus Gateway LTD launched the project ”Damascene Gate” to build a collection of residential buildings in the town of Al-Hameh, Damascus countryside. They are built after an Italian style, while the facades are Mexican-inspired. Construction is ongoing.

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  37. Nov 9

    More photos from the site. Roads are paved and asphalted as well.

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  38. Nov 9

    One of Aleppo’s most damaged neighbourhoods, Al-Haydarieh, is seeing its real estate development plan come to practice. A very important area as it is the first real estate development area to be implemented on the ground after this vital project got halted from 8 years of war.

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  39. Nov 8

    Restoration of Raqqah City’s museum has entered into its second stage - to restore the museum’s interior and exterior walls.

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  40. Nov 8

    Trains between Homs and Damascus will be in service in the following months to come.

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