Yesterday, the Daraa Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in the workshop activities held on the sidelines of the Damascus International Fair. The participation took place within the pavilion of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, in coordination with the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce.The Chamber was represented by Mr. Youssef Al-Masalma, Mazyad Al-Omar, Ahmed Al-Kharmandi, Yasar Mahmoud Al-Jamaat, Sam Abazeed, Mustafa Al-Saeed, Mohammad Al-Saeed, Bahjat Al-Jabawi, Alaa Al-Jabawi, Jihad Al-Shalabi, Ahmed Abu Salouh, Youssef Al-Donifat, Mahmoud Afshoun, Wael Al-Hourani, Mohammad Al-Arouri, and Nasser Abazeed.The delegation members engaged in qualitative interventions and discussions during the workshop seminars. They addressed key topics aimed at supporting national economic recovery and strengthening investment partnerships with several countries participating in the Damascus International Fair. The fair serves as a vital economic platform, opening new horizons for investments across various fields and driving the country's economic growth.In cooperation with the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, the panel discussions covered multiple economic topics, including taxes, customs duties, market conditions, weak purchasing power, customs clearance, shipping, and logistics.The discussions highlighted a qualitative shift in the exhibition industry, which has evolved in Syria into a modern and advanced sector. This transformation is reflected in the active participation of ministries alongside economic entities. Exhibitions are no longer limited to displaying products; they now showcase digital transformation services, educational platforms, and global commercial platforms. Furthermore, clearance companies now rely on analytical laboratories to improve clearance mechanisms and accelerate cross-border processing through international cooperation. The panels also emphasized separating ownership from management to ensure corporate success, sustainability, and adaptability to local and foreign market demands. This demonstrates that the exhibition industry is no longer traditional or confined to product displays, but now focuses on services, quality standards, price competitiveness, and speed of delivery.The workshop also highlighted broad economic openness, evidenced by the large-scale participation in the fair. It reinforced the fair's reputation as a strategic platform for building economic partnerships with various countries, particularly in infrastructure reconstruction and service projects that require capital investment.Additionally, the workshop explored long-term financing mechanisms for investment projects and reviewed the package of facilities provided by the state, represented by the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and the Ministry of Economy and Industry
1/9/2026
