شامي

@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. 43 minutes ago

    Sooner or later, I am sure the project will recommence. It is only a matter of time.

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  3. 43 minutes ago

    It was designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen. The design idea is based on the Damascus rose, one of the many symbols of Damascus. Massar in Arabic means path, or destiny.

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  4. 43 minutes ago

    Prior to the war, First Lady Asma Al-Assad created several Massar Centers - places that functioned as community centers for children to learn active citizenship in. Children’s Discovery Centre, also known as Massar Rose, is one such project in Damascus, halted in mid-late 2014.

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  5. 17 hours ago

    Abdul Latif stressed the importance of the practical implementation of the memorandum signed between the two countries, the opportunities for bilateral cooperation, and to remove any obstacles in implementing the plans for residential projects & public services projects in Syria.

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  6. 17 hours ago

    A Syrian-Iranian Joint Committee for Public Works and Housing has just begun its meetings in Tehran. The meetings were presided by the Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing Suhail Abdul Latif and Iranian Minister of Public Roads and Urban Development Mohammed Islami.

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  7. 20 hours ago

    The new Syrian airline, Levant Airways, will launch its operations during this upcoming summer.

    Levant Airways is a Syrian company launched this year and is planning to connect more than 3 destinations on the map every day, with a total of 28 regional destinations. While it has its headquarters in Eighth…
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  8. 22 hours ago

    The Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection revealed that 607 supply violations were detected and 159 shops have been closed in just two days, mostly due to overcharging, non-advertising of prices, possession of irregular bills and making unknown bills or materials.

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  9. 23 hours ago

    Recent progress of the Damascene Gate project.

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  10. 24 hours ago

    The Cabinet’s Presidency is currently studying a bill to grant the General Organization of Public Housing a free loan of 5 billion SYP per year for the implementation of the state’s plans to launch housing projects in the country’s provinces.

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  11. Nov 25

    And even more recently, two levels of caravans were installed three weeks ago at the construction site, presumably to finish off some buildings under construction.

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  12. Nov 25

    More pictures from the project.

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  13. Nov 25

    Another company with its headquarters in Eighth Gate is Al-Badia Cement Company. The company was founded in 2006, and is one of the foremost private sector cement companies in Syria. The company recently received final approval to be listed on the Damascus Securities Exchange.

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  14. Nov 25

    Levant Airways is a Syrian company launched this year and is planning to connect more than 3 destinations on the map every day, with a total of 28 regional destinations. While it has its headquarters in Eighth Gate, it will operate from Damascus International Airport.

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  15. Nov 25

    Other signs pointing to that the construction will soon be in full swing are that advertisements were recently put up on billboards in Damascus, as well as recent new marketing by IGO. Levant Airways, a new company located in Eighth Gate, recently said it will soon be operating.

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  16. Nov 25

    I have spoken with sources and had it confirmed that construction of the project is still ongoing, albeit at a relatively slow rate. Many buildings were already finished before the war. Rumours in the sector say that the project will soon be back in full swing.

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  17. Nov 25

    Photos and satellite images showing parts of the project being finished. The furnished apartments zone is almost complete. The project is worth 500 million US Dollars.

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  18. Nov 25

    Photos showing what it will look like. The project consists of three main zones: • The commercial center • The waterfront • The furnished apartments zone The name ”Eigth Gate” is based on the history of Damascus and its seven gates, with this project adding an eighth gate.

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  19. Nov 25

    Eighth Gate Project. A mixed-use project by Emirati Emaar Properties and Invest Group Overseas (IGO) in 2008, but was halted after the war. With the reopening of the Emirati embassy last year, the project was given new attention and has recommenced. Parts of it already finished.

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  20. Nov 24

    Pictures of today from island H of Dahiyet Fayhaa.

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  21. Nov 24

    ... 1 kg chickpeas, 1 kg brown lentils, and a pack of pure butter ghee. This is in order to keep the prices down in the market and provide alternatives.

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  22. Nov 24

    In the framework of its positive intervention, the Syrian Trade Establishment will offer a food basket worth 10 000 lira by the beginning of the next month: 5 kg sugar, 3 kg of rice, 3 kg of bulgur, 1 kg wheat, 1 kg pasta, 1 kg red lentils, 2 L sunflower oil, and.. 1/2

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  23. Nov 24

    Last month, a similar intiative was launced in Jaramana, a suburb pf Damascus, by the city council of Jaramana where they put a refrigerator that now is frequently filled with food and cans that are simply up for grabs, so that the poor can benefit from it.

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  24. Nov 24

    Beautiful intiative by volunteers in Homs. Jackets are left hanging on trees for poor families to benefit from them. Solidarity in every word of the meaning.

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  25. Nov 24

    ... To accomodate the increasing number of students as well as secure housing for students after the completion of the rehabilitation pf the first unit. 2/2

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  26. Nov 24

    Professor Mohammed Al-Tahtouh, Vice President of Al-Furat University for Administrative and Student affairs, inspects the rehabilitation of Deir Ezzor city’s university. He pointed out that work is continuing to rehabilitate the university buildings & put them into service... 1/2

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  27. Nov 24

    Hilal Al-Hilal, Vice President of the Baath Party: ”Reconstruction of Syria has begun, and the priority will be Syrians and those who stood by them in the battle.” Yesterday evening, the delegation arrived in Moscow for a several-day visit during which they will meet officials.

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  28. Nov 24

    A delegation from the Baath Party just visited China and met a number of Chinese state-owned companies specializing in reconstruction & construction of large projects, as well as tech companies. The managers of the companies presented proposed projects to be established in Syria.

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  29. Nov 23

    This is part of the new steps to invest in renewable energy and the country’s 2030 renewable energy strategy. The country is looking for achieving self-sufficiency in electric power, reduce reliance on the public electrical network, increase producticity and reduce its emissions.

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  30. Nov 23

    The largest solar power plant in Hamah governorate has now been put into practice with a capacity of 1 MW. There are 3 solar plants licensed and under construction in the governorate, each with a capacity of 1 MW & expected to be completed and put into service during next year.

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  31. Nov 23

    Recent photos of the construction site.

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  32. Nov 23

    An entire new town is currently being built and will be known as Dahiyet Fayhaa, located in Rif Dimashq next to Dahiyet Qudsayya. A major project made by both the public and private sector which will offer 11 000 new residential plots, 1100 of which will be residential reserves.

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  33. Nov 23

    Khalidi stated that his group’s presence in Syria is only normal, due to the two nations’ brotherly relations between the countries and its peoples. Khalidi is chairman of the Omani Nas Organisation for Real Estate and Tourist Investments.

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  34. Nov 23

    An Omani delegation led by the businessman Dr. Mohamed Khalidi has visited Latakia governorate looking for new investment prospects to make there. The governor of Latakia introduced the delegation to many tourist facilities that can become possible prospects for the delegation.

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  35. Nov 22

    Progress as of 21/11/2019. More works on the third floor.

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  36. Nov 22

    This project did not appear from thin air - it seems to be based on the ”Dream of Homs” project, which was introduced in 2009 by former Homs governor Mohammed Iyad Ghazal.

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  37. Nov 22

    The new area will be 217 hectares and includes 465 residential plots in addition to other functions. The master plan was already approved in 2015 based on decree No. 5/1982 and its amendments, though now it has been duly certified by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing.

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  38. Nov 22

    Homs City Council stresses that if the project continues its progress, the ownership of the properties will be reserved for their original owners, there will be temporary alternative accommodation for the tenants, and there will be executive instructions to be announced later.

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  39. Nov 22

    The new planning of the destroyed districts of Baba Amr, Sultaniyeh and Jobar in Homs, has been approved by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. And right now, an economic feasability review of the project is being prepared by the city council.

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  40. Nov 22

    Switzerland has decided to grant Syria 450 million euros for reconstruction.

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  41. Nov 21

    The Minister of Economy: the increase of salaries will cost 495 billion and 368 million SYP in 2020.

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