August 2010Issue No. 64
Green Power
Syria offers ideal climate conditions for renewable energies. So why is there not a single major project up and running in this sector?
Q&A: Soulayman SoulaymanDirector of the Renewable Energy Laboratory at the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology
The Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology (HIAST) is a university and research institution specialising in technology and engineering. It operates the Renewable Energy Laboratory, one of Syria's main research facilities for renewable energy studies.
Green Shoots, Pesticide Free
There is a growing global demand for organic products. So why are Syrian farmers who grow their food organically not bothering to register it as such?
Defending Diversity
Some 2,500 animal species and 3,700 plant species have been recorded in Syria. Despite such rich diversity, less than 1 percent of the country's land area is protected.
Free Zone revenues up SYP 300m (USD 6.4m) over last year: Revenue figures released for the industrial districts from the first six months of 2010.
Eleventh five-year plan focused on investments: PM Otri said the plan includes investment projects valued at SYP 4bn (USD 85m) with a special focus on Dier ez-Zor governorate.
Campaign to preserve oral heritage announced: The ministry of culture's folklore department will document Syria's story-telling tradition.
Oxford Business Group report released: The study of Syria's economy looks at the role of public-private partnerships in the oil industry and key transport projects.
Emirates Telecom Corp. bids to become Syria's third mobile carrier: The company is the bigger of two mobile operators in the UAE.
New law reorganises telecoms: The sector now contributes to 5 percent of GDP.
Man age 125 dies in Hassakeh: He left behind 187 children and grandchildren.
Homs archaeologocal find proves link between Mesopotamia, Mediterranean and Nile Valley: The dig indicates that the Katana Kingdom had important international-trade ties.
Third mobile phone operater to enter the market: The firm will join carriers Syriatel and MTN Syria.
Regional Special Olympics to be hosted in Syria: 2,500 athletes from 23 countries will participate in the games.
Authorities confiscate drugs: About two million illegal pills were smuggled into Syria from Lebanon.
Venezuela defends flights to Syria: The US c riticised the flights between Caracas, Damascus and Tehran.
Syrian and Iranian officials meet in Tehran: Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Abdullah al-Dardari led the delegation.
Ancient coins confiscated in Hama: Police uncovered the 245 coins in an abandoned car.
Tourist visits up in 2010: The figure increased 56 percent during the first seven months of the year.
Syria offers ideal climate conditions for renewable energies. So why is there not a single major project up and running in this sector?
The Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology (HIAST) is a university and research institution specialising in technology and engineering. It operates the Renewable Energy Laboratory, one of Syria's main research facilities for renewable energy studies.
There is a growing global demand for organic products. So why are Syrian farmers who grow their food organically not bothering to register it as such?
Some 2,500 animal species and 3,700 plant species have been recorded in Syria. Despite such rich diversity, less than 1 percent of the country's land area is protected.
