August 20, the activities of the first investment conference were launched under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Marwan al-Halabi in the Rida Said Hall at Damascus University, The conference titled “The Attractive Investment Environment in Syria” aims to enhance the business environment and stimulate growth across various provinces and at all levels.
The event was attended by the Minister of Finance, Muhammad Bernia, the President of Damascus University, Dr. Mustafa al-Dahr, the Administrative Director of the Rowad Investment Group, Anas Aliyan, along with a number of researchers and experts from Syrian and international governmental and academic institutions, as well as several Syrian universities and the Rowad and Rakiz Digital Groups.
Minister Halabi stated holding the conference represents “a pivotal moment for a new start towards building an attractive investment environment in Syria that serves as a bridge for development, an engine for economic recovery, and a contributor to the reconstruction and prosperity journey.”
He emphasized that knowledge and science are the foundation for all development, pointing out the ministry’s commitment to linking scientific research and technical education with market needs and investment requirements, aiming to transform the innovations of Syrian researchers into practical projects that contribute to boosting the economy and enhancing Syria’s position on the regional and international map.
For his part, University President Dahr, stated, “Our conference is a national platform for exchanging ideas and outlining a roadmap to attract investments.” He emphasized that today Syria is in dire need of minds, not just money, noting that Damascus University, as the primary center of expertise, is committed to its role in supporting comprehensive intellectual development.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Strategic Studies Center, Maruf al-Khalaf, confirmed that the conference aims to establish a platform for communication between investors and decision-makers to advance the Syrian economy.
He added, “Our conference will enable investors to look forward to investment opportunities in our country, which are countless and limitless.”
The conference comes as a national initiative to form an interactive dialogue platform bringing together government entities, the private sector, and academic institutions, is established with the aim of presenting real investment opportunities and forming a clear roadmap to support entrepreneurial projects and develop the legislative and financial infrastructure for investment.
The gathering represents the beginning of a new path enhancing collaboration among various sectors and placing Syria on the threshold of a new era of development and reconstruction, starting from science and moving towards investment and creativity.
