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Syria's statement at UN General Assembly debate on goldstone report

Syria's permanent envoy to the United Nations Bashar al-Ja'afari said that the Syrian delegation has voted in favor of the decision adopted by the UN General Assembly today on holding the Israeli occupation authorities responsible for the crimes they perpetrated during the latest aggression on Gaza. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 07Nov 08:10GMT
Tuzmen says Turkey gives special importance to relations with Syria

Deputy Chairman of Justice and development Party in Turkey Kursad Tuzmen on Friday said his country gives special importance to its relations with Syria because it is a neighboring and friendly country. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 07Nov 08:10GMT
People's Assembly Demands Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and all Occupied Arab Lands

A Syrian Parliamentary delegation participating in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean meetings in Brussels on Thursday demanded Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Syrian Golan. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 06Nov 13:07GMT
Verbal Message from President al-Assad to President Ahmadinejad of Iran, Conveyed By al-Moallem

President Bashar al-Assad sent a verbal message to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran on the bilateral relations and the developments in the region. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 06Nov 13:07GMT
Fifteen Laryngeal Cancer Patients Fitted with Speech Buttons at al-Bayrouni Hospital

Al-Bayrouni Hospital in Damascus successfully performed several esophageal stoma procedures, which involve surgical opening of the esophagus and installing a device known as a speech button to restore the ability to speak in patients who underwent laryngectomy because of laryngeal cancer. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 06Nov 13:06GMT
Iranian Engineers Building Syrian Power Plants

Iranian Engineers will launch the first phase of Tishreen power plant in Syria. Over 77 percent of the power plant's working operations have been completed and its first phase is set to be launched by the Iranian engineers within the next two months. Iran Daily - 05Nov 07:44GMT
45 Wild Plant Species Used in Medical Treatment Grow in the Syrian Desert

Preliminary results of the experiments carried out by the project of studying and collecting wild plants in the Syrian Desert have shown that there are 45 wild plant species out of 135 that could be used in the medical field. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 05Nov 07:36GMT
Radar Stations Installed on Syrian Coastline to Ensure Safety of Ships

The General Department of Harbors in Lattakia completed the installation of five radar stations along the coastline that cover the Syrian territorial waters for the purpose of guaranteeing the safety of ships. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 05Nov 05:31GMT
Millennium Energy Industries Engages with the Syrian Market

Millennium Energy Industries (MEI) announced from its regional base in Amman, its readiness to launch its operations, using a grant provided by the European Union and in Cooperation with Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), in the Syrian market. Press Release - 04Nov 11:01GMT
Syrian Cabinet Agrees to Ratify a Number of Bills

Syrian Cabinet agreed to ratify the 2009 memo of understanding signed on October 26 between Syrian and Jordanian ministers of Finance. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 04Nov 06:39GMT

Community Buzz

Stories in Syria

Most read stories by Community in the last 24 hrs

1	Iranian Engineers Building Syrian Power Plants
2	MENA Real Estate Market Improving
3	Hotel Industry Begins To Revive After Hitting Low
4	Millennium Energy Industries Engages with the Syrian Market
5	Prince Alwaleed Visits Syria Accompanied by Princess Ameera to Tour Kingdom Holding Investments
6	Verbal Message from President al-Assad to President Ahmadinejad of Iran, Conveyed By al-Moallem
7	Activity declines in ME IPO market in Q3 of 2009: E&Y
8	People's Assembly Demands Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and all Occupied Arab Lands
9	Syria's Assad says US ties better but could still improve
10	Syria: 300 Million Euro Contract to Expand Tishreen Power Plant

Companies in Syria

Most viewed companies by Community in the last 24 hrs

Company Name	Country	Industry
SyriaTel Mobile Telecom	Syria	Telecommunications Services
MTN Syria	Syria	Telecommunications Services
Syrian Telecom	Syria	Telecommunications Services
Syria International Insurance Company (Arope Syria)	Syria	Insurance
Syrian Petroleum Company	Syria	Oil
Arab Orient Insurance Company - Syria	Syria	Insurance
Syria Shell Petroleum Development BV	Syria	Oil
Aramex Syria	Syria	Transportation Services
Bank Audi Syria	Syria	Banking
General Organization for Cement and Building Materials	Syria	Basic Materials and Industrial Products

Projects

Most viewed projects by Community in the last 24 hrs

Project Name	Country	Sector
Takreer - Ruwais Refinery Expansion	UAE	Oil and Gas
Al Futtaim Carillion - Marina Hotel (Yas Island)	UAE	Real Estate
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) - Smelter Complex - Phase 1	UAE	Industry
Abu Dhabi DOT - Abu Dhabi Metro	UAE	Infrastructure
SATORP - Jubail Refinery and Petrochemical Complex	Saudi Arabia	Oil and Gas
ENEC - Nuclear Power Plant	UAE	Power and Water
Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro	UAE	Infrastructure
Al Safwa - Jeddah Cement Plant	Saudi Arabia	Industry
Qatar Bahrain Causeway Foundation - Qatar Bahrain Causeway	Bahrain	Infrastructure
Qatar Bahrain Causeway Foundation - Qatar Bahrain Causeway	Qatar	Infrastructure

Blogs

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1	The Strange Relationship between the Oil Price and the Stock Market
2	Extreme facts brought out by the 2008 Great Recession: Continuously Updated
3	Volatility of the Four Major Precious Metals and their Hedging Strategies
4	Mobile Info-Lust & Urge Alerts...yes they are now real words
5	The Sorry State of Real Estate in the UAE (Uncensored Version)

Agriculture
Food security risk
Food security will remain a significant issue for the Middle East and North Africa due to supply uncertainty on one hand and a growing population and looming water shortage on the other, a report from Standard Chartered (StanChart) Bank said.

Economy & Politics
Looking For Recovery
The IMF delivered a sombre message in its just-released Middle East outlook: the region is heading for renewed growth but it will take a long time before it feels like a recovery.

Drought 'Disaster'
The UN is gearing up to bring emergency relief to north-east Syria, where a severe and persistent drought has forced more than 300,000 people to leave their homes, but the international community has not yet come up with the necessary funds.

Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Number of Employees
1	Syrian Arab Airlines	Syria	5,325
2	General Company for Homs Refinery	Syria	5,000
3	Al Furat Petroleum Company	Syria	3,270
4	Banias Refinery Company	Syria	3,270
5	Syrian Arab for Tourist Facilities	Syria	3,000
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