Al-Sharaa discusses with Syrian experts and specialists working in global companies the development of technology and support for innovation

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received a delegation of Syrian experts and specialists in the technology and innovation sector, including several employees of global technology companies, as well as entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers in technical fields, in the presence of Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdul Salam Hikal.

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the meeting, held the day before yesterday at the People’s Palace in Damascus, discussed opportunities to develop Syria’s technology sector, leverage Syrian expertise and competencies in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, support innovation and entrepreneurship, and expand cooperation with global technology companies and institutions.

In a related development, a memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday to launch the Innovation and Technology City project in the Homs Industrial City in the Homs Governorate, with the aim of developing an integrated investment environment that supports technological industries and digital transformation, attracts investments, and creates high-quality job opportunities, under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

According to SANA, the project aims to create an integrated city combining industrial, residential, and service zones on a total area of approximately 15.4 million square meters, providing a suitable environment for the growth of technology companies and projects and enhancing opportunities for innovation and production.

The project includes diverse industrial facilities, residential units, educational, health, and commercial facilities, as well as a technological university, research centers, and business incubators, in a move aimed at supporting economic development and strengthening the status of Homs Industrial City as a hub for investment and production.