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	Arabtec to Build 5–Stars Hotel in Syria
		Syria-Three 4-Thousand-Year Archeological Cemeteries Discovered in Tal al-Ashari Controversial film acclaimed abroad but unseen by Syrians Archaeological Findings: Cuneiform tablets, Seals and Tombs Unearthed in Syria Top Ten Reasons Why Syria Is Fabulous Syria Operates Deir Ali Power Plant with 750 Megawatt and Euro 400 Million Cost
	Arabtec to Build 5–Stars Hotel in Syria
	Arabtec, a Dubai-based construction company, has been awarded the contract to execute the construction work of the Yasmeen Rotana Hotel, owned by Al Fajr S. A. of Syria. Yasmeen Rotana is a 5-star hotel valued at over $120 million with a construction value of approximately $67 million. This five-star hotel is the first of many projects to be developed by Bena Properties, a member of Cham Holding and the parent company of Al Fajr S. A. of Syria. Read more
	Syria-Three 4-Thousand-Year Archeological Cemeteries Discovered in Tal al-Ashari
	number of important findings of historical values. The three cemeteries date back to 2 thousand BC when Canaanites lived in the region. Head of Daraa Archeology Department Hussein Mashhadawi clarified that the archeological findings are pottery vases and bronze tools. Read more
	Controversial film acclaimed abroad but unseen by Syrians
	"The Long Night" has garnered critical acclaim and awards, but at home in Syria censors remain nervous about permitting the screening of a film on the topic of political prisoners. Director Hatem Ali's debut feature-length film is a humane and engaging drama that begins with three aging political prisoners suddenly told they are going home after having spent two decades behind bars. Read more
	Archaeological Findings: Cuneiform tablets, Seals and Tombs Unearthed in Syria
	According to Syrian media, archaeological expeditions working at North-eastern Syria (Hasaka Province) have discovered several collective tombs and parts of seals with different shapes in addition to 27 cuneiform tablets dating back to 2500 BC. Director of Hasska Antiquities Department Abdul-Masih Baghdo said that the British expedition working at the site of Tal Barak had studied many clay jars discovered at the site. Read more
	Top Ten Reasons Why Syria Is Fabulous
	All of the beautiful tree groves. Syria has a holiday in late December on which massive tree plantings occur. 9. The hotel where I stayed that was filled with lovely Syrians, who graciously sent me a giant tray of baqlawa when they inadvertently forgot my wake-up call and made me hot tea while I recovered from H1N1. 8. Polo. The Syrian drink made from lemon juice, fresh mint, and ridiculous amounts of sugar, which I will attempt to recreate all summer long. Read more
	Syria Operates Deir Ali Power Plant with 750 Megawatt and Euro 400 Million Cost
	Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri opened on Thursday Deir Ali power plant with 750 megawatt and a total cost of Euro 400 million, south of Damascus. Otri also laid the foundation stone of the plant's expansion project which will be carried out by Italian Ansaldo companies at an estimated total cost of Euro 650 million. Read more
	Syrian Minister of Petroleum: 60,000 Square Meters of New Exploration Areas to be Announced Soon
	Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Sufyan al-Allaw said on Wednesday that his Ministry plans to produce around 2 billion barrels of oil per day from 2009 to 2025 and provide around 160 billion cubic meters of clean gas to consumers in the electricity, transport, industry and petroleum sectors. During a press conference on the Ministry's plans and programs for 2010, al-Allaw said the Ministry announced earlier this year the invitation of specialized international companies to provide tenders for developing seven standing fields in order to increase their productivity. Read more
	Wahda turn focus back to league
	While qualifying for the Asian Champions League remains a high priority for the Al Wahda coach Josef Hickersberger, the Austrian said he is not looking beyond his side’s next match against Al Ahli in the Pro League tonight (8pm). Wahda beat Al Karamah last weekend in Syria and face the Indian champions Churchill Brothers in a West Zone play-off match on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with the winners securing a berth in the group stages of the Champions League. Read more
	Syrian arts and crafts-Following the Craft Route
	Damascus has long been renowned for its arts and crafts. In order to highlight the city’s rich artistic heritage, the EU-funded Municipal Administration Modernisation (MAM) programme has developed a dedicated handicrafts walking route through the Old City, taking visitors past 24 different workshops and points of attraction related to the handicraft industry. Read more
	Visa-free travel boosts Gaziantep economy
	The government’s drive to cancel visa requirements with neighboring countries has boosted the economies of border cities, best exemplified by Gaziantep and its biggest shopping center, Sanko Park. The number of Syrians visiting the mall has jumped to 50,000 per month, up from around 3,000 The abolishment of visa requirements between Turkey and Syria in September has made Turkey’s southeastern city of Gaziantep a nearby “shopping haven” for Syrians. Citizens from the Arab state have been flocking to Gaziantep with both their own cars and tour operators for Friday and Saturday shopping trips. Read more
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	Cosmetic Eye-colour Surgery Sparks Alarm in Syria

	Syria, IUCN to Establish Network of Ecological Gardens in Syria

	Central Bank Motivates Private Banks to Finance Investment Projects

	Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance expands in Syria

	Gulfsands Petroleum gets Syrian oil rights

	Syria tourist numbers up

	Tourists Return to an Ancient Crossroads in Syria

	Atlas of Old Damascus, Important Architectural Historic Document Preserving the Legacy of the City

	Most Britons descended from male farmers who left Iraq and Syria

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