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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  Home Page - alsalam
Salem, the Minister of Communications & Technology, The 3rd ICT Security Forum in Syria was held 30-31/7/2007 at four seasons- Damascus.
Under the patronage of Dr. Imad Al-Sabouni , Minister of Communications and Technology -With the cooperation of The Syrian Computer Society (SCS) The 4th ICT Security forum in Syria, on 1-2/7/2008 at Four Seasons – Damascus.
Salem, the Minister of Communications and Technology, The 3rd ICT Security Forum in Syria was held 30-31/7/2007 at four seasons- Damascus.
www.alsalam.co.sy   (508 words)

  
  MSN Encarta - Search View - Syria
Syria (Arabic Suriyah), officially Al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah as Suriyah (Syrian Arab Republic), republic in southwestern Asia, bounded on the north by Turkey, on the east by Iraq, on the south by Jordan and Israel, and on the west by Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea.
Syria is governed under a 1973 constitution that declares the country to be a democratic socialist republic.
Syria denounced the Eisenhower Doctrine, promulgated in January 1957 to combat potential Communist aggression in the Middle East.
encarta.msn.com /text_761569233__1/Syria.html   (4872 words)

  
 Syria - About Syria - KnowledgeIsFun.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria has been the cradle of some of the world's oldest civilizations, and has been part of the Hittite, Assyrian, Babylonian, Israeli Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Phoenician empires, before becoming part of the (Eastern) Roman Empire.
Syria was a charter member of the United Nations.
Syria consists mostly of arid plateau, although there is a small strip with plain along the coast line with the Mediterranean.
www.knowledgeisfun.com /S/Sy/Syria.php   (792 words)

  
 World Almanac for Kids
The Euphrates, the longest river in Syria, flows diagonally across the country from Turkey in the N to Iraq on the E. The second longest river, the Orontes, originates in the Lebanese portion of the Anti-Lebanon Mts.
The estimated population of Syria in 1993 was 13,398,000.
Syria is a member of the UNITED NATIONS (UN), the ARAB LEAGUE, the Council of Arab Economic Unity, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/nations/syria.html   (4688 words)

  
 Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria has been the cradle of some the world's oldest civilizations and has been of the Hittite Assyrian Babylonian Israeli Egyptian Persian Greek and Phoenician empires before becoming part of the Roman Empire.
Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire World War I Syria was administered by France as a League of Nations Mandated Territory - the French had themselves protectors of the region as early the 18th century.
Syria consists mostly of arid plateau although is a small strip with plain along coast line with the Mediterranean.
www.freeglossary.com /Syrians   (925 words)

  
 Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria (officially Syrian Arab Republic), republic in south-western Asia, bounded on the north by Turkey, on the east by Iraq, on the south by Jordan and Israel, and on the west by Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea.
Syria is primarily an agricultural country, and most workers engage in crop farming or herding for a livelihood.
Syria is back to be the wheat basket of the Middle East; moreover, she is becoming the fruit and olive basket.
www.iief.de /medisat/D1/syria.html   (3541 words)

  
 Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The rivers in Syria, southwest Asia, are essential to the country’s agricultural communities.
Syria’s farmland suffers from desertification and soil erosion, in part because of the country’s rapid rate of deforestation.
During the period when Syria was federated with Egypt in the United Arab Republic (February 1958 through September 1961), governmental involvement in the economic sector was greatly expanded, and in July 1961, shortly before Syria seceded from the union, most industrial concerns were nationalized.
www.arab-world-information.com /syria.htm   (5699 words)

  
 Syria growing more isolated - Boston.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria is growing increasingly isolated as an Oct.25 deadline looms for the findings of a U.N. investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri, raising concerns at home about possible sanctions against Damascus or even a change of regime.
DAMASCUS, Syria --Syria is growing increasingly isolated as an Oct.25 deadline looms for the findings of a U.N. investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri, raising concerns at home about possible sanctions against Damascus or even a change of regime.
The U.S. ambassador to Syria, Margaret Scobey, was recalled to Washington shortly after Hariri's assassination, and there are no signs she will be returning soon.
www.boston.com /news/world/middleeast/articles/2005/10/07/syria_growing_more_isolated   (795 words)

  
 The Fourth Rail: Assyrian Problem
Syria is now surrounded by nations with an American military presence, and none of them are particularly friendly; Turkey to the north, Israel to the south, Jordan and Iraq to the east, and the United States Navy's 6th Fleet to the West in the Mediterranean.
Syria’s neighbors are not merely vassals of the United States, they have their own reasons to dislike the Ba’athist Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Asad.
Israel and Syria are historic enemies, after fighting numerous wars, Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights after the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israeli attacks on Syrian SAM batteries defending the terror haven of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, and a host of other confrontations.
billroggio.com /archives/2004/12/assyrian_proble.php   (1074 words)

  
 The Fourth Rail   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Because Syria was never an ally in the War on Terror and their "minimal and sporadic" assistance was an attempt to quiet the criticism of newly free Iraq and U.S. commanders dealing with Syria's either porous border or direct support for the terrorists crossing it.
Syria is also under enormous pressure from groups that have not shown a willingness to cooperate on the international stage during the past several years.
Syria is attempting to deflect the pressure by claiming it supports the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, turning of al-Hassan and stating it will withdraw from Lebanon (while not issuing a specific timetable).
billroggio.com /archives/middle_east/syria   (3510 words)

  
 Syria - Gurupedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The name Syria comes from the ancient Greek name for the lands at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and Arabia to the south and Cilicia to the north, stretching inland to include
Judea, Phoenicia along the coast, with Damascena to the inland side of Phoenicia, Coele-Syria (or "Hollow Syria") north of the Eleutheris river, and Mesopotamia.
Syria has been the cradle of some of the world's oldest civilizations, and has been part of the
www.gurupedia.com /s/sy/syria.htm   (784 words)

  
 "Syria's Foreign Relations: Iraq" (March 2001)
For Syria, increased trade with Iraq is considered a critical element in reviving its stagnant economy.
Syria has bought the oil from Iraq at a price estimated to be between $10-15 per barrel, allowing it to export more of its own oil at the international price of crude oil, around $24.
Syria and Iraq, which are led by separate wings of the Ba'ath party, have long been engaged in a fierce political rivalry.
www.meib.org /articles/0103_s1.htm   (1141 words)

  
 Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
By Pliny's time, however, this larger Syria had been divided into a number of smaller regions: "Palestine" (formerly known as Israel, now the states of Israel and 'Jordan') in the extreme southwest, Phoenicia along the coast, with Damascena to the inland side of Phoenicia, Coele-Syria (or "Hollow Syria") north of the Eleutheris river, and Mesopotamia.
Main article: History of Syria Syria has been the cradle of some of the world's oldest civilizations, and has been part of the Hittite, Assyrian, Babylonian, Israeli Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Phoenician empires, before becoming part of the (Eastern) Roman Empire.
Main article: Geography of Syria Syria consists mostly of arid plateau, although there is a small strip with plain along the coast line with the Mediterranean.
www.aseannewsnetwork.com /articles/content/s/sy/syria.html   (1232 words)

  
 Syria
Coastal Syria is a narrow plain, in back of which is a range of coastal mountains, and still farther inland a steppe area.
Syria joined Egypt in attacking Israel in Oct. 1973 in the fourth Arab-Israeli War, but was pushed back from initial successes on the Golan Heights and ended up losing more land.
Syria responded by moving about 3,000 troops from the vicinity of Beirut to eastern Lebanon, a gesture viewed by many as merely cosmetic.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108016.html   (1203 words)

  
 Syria - Art History Online Reference and Guide
The Asad regime (little has changed since Bashar Al-Asad succeeded his father) has held power longer than any other government since independence; its survival is due partly to a strong desire for stability and the regime's success in giving groups such as religious minorities and peasant farmers a stake in society.
The judicial system in Syria is an amalgam of Ottoman, French, and Islamic laws, with three levels of courts: courts of first instance, courts of appeals, and the constitutional court, the highest tribunal.
Syria has produced heavy-grade oil from fields located in the northeast since the late 1960s.
www.arthistoryclub.com /art_history/Syria   (4369 words)

  
 Syria - General Information
Syria's predominantly statist economy is on a shaky footing because of Damascus's failure to implement extensive economic reform.
Although Syria has sufficient water supplies in the aggregate at normal levels of precipitation, the great distance between major water supplies and population centers poses serious distribution problems.
Syria's inadequate infrastructure, outmoded technological base, and weak educational system make it vulnerable to future shocks and hamper competition with neighbors such as Jordan and Israel.
www.mesteel.com /countries/syria   (1187 words)

  
 Communications: Find Articles in Communications at ArticleSphere.com
When it comes to communications, analog has served humanity long and well, but the old technology is being phased out by governments and manufacturers alike, and within ten years, the old analog systems will likely be a technological footnote to history.
Before the days of communicating with technological ease, we were all used to some more primitive methods.
But there are still even more new ways to get in touch and keep in touch, as well as the older, dependable ones that are still around.
www.articlesphere.com /Category/Communications/332   (1096 words)

  
 Israeli intelligence: Syria orders attack on border targets (World Tribune, posted 10/27/03)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria is lacking in critical thinking skills on this one.
Syria has no real military and if they showed the slightest amount of decency toward Israel, they'd practically have a friend in Israel for life.
Syria is a tragedy...the history of bitterness and being decieved by others has set this nation along a paranoid path.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1009149/posts   (1890 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Maher Arar: Timeline
Franco Pillarella, Canada's ambassador to Syria at the time of Arar's deportation, says he didn't take action on the case because he saw no proof Arar was mistreated.
The RCMP says none of the communications were improper or inaccurate, but some may not have been authorized.
Syria tells Canada it will charge Arar with membership in a banned Muslim organization, the Muslim Brotherhood of Syria.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/arar   (2683 words)

  
 Global Road Warrior   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syria currently does not provide premium number services.
Expect a wait (possibly hours) to get a line, whichever calling option you choose, as Syria is not yet on telephonic par with some of its wealthy, southern neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula.
Yes, if your home country service provider has a roaming agreement with a carrier in Syria and your phone is compatible; check with your home country service provider on these two issues before you leave.
www.worldtradepress.com /grwUnigroup/country/syria/09grw.html   (1605 words)

  
 KacMac - Syria Guide: Homs
Homs is considered the third town in Syria after Damascus and Aleppo and situated halfway in between both.
Homs occupies a prominent place in the history of Syria due to its distinguished position and due to events where it played a remarkable turn right throughout history due to its geographical situation and now it becomes the main pole of Syrian economic and its building and social developments.
In spite of that agriculture in Homs goes back to old ages, Homs becomes the center of modern industries and it is not Homs industries but belongs to all towns of Syria, and establishment of such industries adopted Homs for its situation and easy communications, fertility of soil and availability of water.
www.kacmac.com /cities/homs/history   (586 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Syria
Syria's predominantly statist economy has been growing slower than its 2.5% annual population growth rate, causing a persistent decline in per capita GDP.
His most obvious accomplishment to this end was the recent passage of legislation allowing private banks to operate in Syria, although a private banking sector will take years and further government cooperation to develop.
ASAD's recent cabinet reshuffle may improve his chances of implementing further growth-oriented policies, although external factors such as the international war on terrorism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and downturn in oil prices could weaken the foreign investment and government revenues Syria needs to flourish.
www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/wofact2002/geos/sy.html   (1264 words)

  
 Syria and Palestine to launch communications
Syria and the Palestinian Authority discussed on Wednesday prospects of launching communications between them.
A Palestinian official delegation talked on arrangements for a Palestinian delegation visit to Syria to put down a detailed study to reach an agreement that launches communications between the two sides.
The Palestinian Minister of Communication and Data Technology, Sabri Saem, clarified in a meeting with Syrian counterpart Mohammed Bashir al-Mounajjed that the visit of the Palestinian delegation will be at the beginning of next month to focus on details to open communications via stable phones and mobiles.
www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/050922/2005092209.html   (228 words)

  
 Syria
Syria - Syria Profile: People, History, Government, Political Conditions, Economy, National Security, Foreign Relations, U.S.-Syrian Relations
Syria's imperial dream: foreign adventures shore up Assad's dream.
Syria and the United States: bad habits die hard.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108016.html   (1234 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April of 2005.
Over the past decade, Syria and Israel have held occasional peace talks over the return of the Golan Heights.
The Government of Syria has implemented modest economic reforms in the last few years, including cutting interest rates, opening private banks, consolidating some of the multiple exchange rates, and raising prices on some subsidized foodstuffs.
www.odci.gov /cia/publications/factbook/print/sy.html   (1189 words)

  
 Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications » Thuraya Signs Distribution Agreement in Syria
The Distribution agreement between Thuraya and Hamsho Communications was signed today in Damascus by Thuraya’s Chairman Mr Mohammad Omran and Mr Mohammad Hamsho General Manager of Hamsho Communications.
According to the Distribution agreement, Hamsho Communications will have the rights to distribute and market Thuraya’s mobile satellite services and products throughout the Syrian Arab Republic, including user terminals and SIM cards.
Based in Damascus, Hamsho Communications is a leading private company in Syria with an extensive experience in the distribution and maintenance of GSM products.
www.thuraya.com /content/thuraya-signs-distribution-agreement-in-syria.html   (316 words)

  
 Motorola Wireless Communications and Your Health Home
As wireless communications becomes a more prominent and important part of everyday life, occasional questions arise about safety.
We want our customers and the public to understand and be comfortable with the use of our products.
An extensive report on health effects of electromagnetic fields.
www.motorola.com /rfhealth   (145 words)

  
 Syria, Jordan to boost communications relations
Jordanian Prime Minister, Faisal al-Fayez, and Syrian Communications and Technology Minister, Muhammad Basher al-Munajed, has expressed appreciation for the summit recently held in Damascus between President Bashar al-Assad and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Talks during the meeting dealt with the imminent visit of al-Fayez to Damascus which comes in the framework of enhancing the ties between the two states.
Talks also covered means of improving the cooperation in the field of communications and technology.
www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/040213/2004021303.html   (202 words)

  
 The Syrian Arab Republic:  Modernization of the Communications Systems in Syria (351)
The Syrian Arab Republic: Modernization of the Communications Systems in Syria (351)
The project aims at satisfying the increasing demand for communications services in the urban and rural parts of Syria.
This will be accomplished by increasing the installed telephone lines in various parts of the country along with extending the complementary local trunks.
www.arabfund.org /proj351.htm   (316 words)

  
 Syria :: Maps :: Information :: Statistics
Sunni Muslim 74%, Alawite, Druze, and other Muslim sects 16%, Christian (various sects) 10%, Jewish (tiny communities in Damascus, Al Qamishli, and Aleppo)
Factors including the war between the US-led coalition and Iraq probably drove real annual GDP growth levels back below 1% in 2003 following growth of 3.5% in 2001 and 4.5% in 2002.
Golan Heights is Israeli-occupied; Lebanon claims Shaba'a farms in Golan Heights; Syrian troops have been stationed in Lebanon since October 1976; Syria protests Turkish hydrological projects regulating upper Euphrates waters
www.maps4free.com /map-of-syria.shtml   (1171 words)

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