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Syrian economic reconstruction and industrial exhibitions

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Syria is hosting several large-scale industrial and reconstruction exhibitions in Damascus to stimulate economic activity and foreign investment. In mid-September 2026, the ‘Emaar 2026’ international reconstruction exhibition opened, featuring 356 companies from 27 countries. The event focuses on energy, industry, construction, and real estate. Notably, a delegation of approximately 50 U.S. companies is visiting to explore investment opportunities, with some firms already signing agreements with local entities. Following this, the SyriaTex 2026 textile exhibition was scheduled for late September. This specialized event aims to connect Syrian manufacturers with importers from 10 Arab and regional markets. The textile sector has seen significant growth, with the Ministry of Economy and Industry reporting a 118 percent increase in clothing exports between January and August 2026 compared to the previous year. On October 1, 2026, the Food Syria 360 exhibition opened at Damascus Exhibition City. Organized by Evex Event Management LLC, the three-day event features City, featuring 120 companies from 18 different countries. The exhibition covers sectors such as countries covering precision agriculture, irrigation, food processing machinery, packaging, processing, and logistics. Local participants, including Bin Al-Hadara, Kyros Olive Oil, and Maria Food Appetizers, stated the event is a vital platform for opening new export channels. Investors and traders from Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine are attending to explore opportunities in food security and agricultural innovation. On October 8, 2026, the third edition of the Dahab Expo launched at Damascus Exhibition City for the autumn/winter season. Sponsored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the event features launched, featuring over 160 companies and 500 brands, with participation from Turkey, China, Lebanon, and Egypt. brands. During the expo, Assad Kajoun, President of the Hama Chamber of Industry, noted that the footwear sector has faced challenges from imports that previously led to the closure of over 3,000 workshops. In early October, the second edition of the Expo 2026 International Exhibition for Technology and Innovation concluded in Damascus. Organized by Glovent and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the four-day event included over 120 companies covering 29 sectors, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech. Concurrently, the SYNC’26 technology and entrepreneurship conference was held at the Damascus Opera House, bringing together experts from Syria and abroad, including Canada, Germany, and the Gulf states, to focus on digital services and human capacity building.

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