The Hama Chamber of Industry held its General Assembly meeting, breaking away from traditional past formats to solidify the productive sector's role in building the economy.The meeting witnessed the participation of the patron’s representative, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Engineer Basil Abdel Hanan. It was also honored by the presence of the Governor of Hama, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sahyan; the President of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry, Dr. Mazen Deerwan; the President of the Hama Chamber of Industry, Mr. Asaad Kajoun; the President of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry, Mr. Imad Taha Al-Qasim; and the President of the Hama Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Samir Al-Habbal. This was alongside representatives from the Ministry of Finance, board members of the federation, industrial and commercial chambers, official authorities, and central directors of government directorates.First: The Opening Session and Official SpeechesCommencement of Activities: The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by an introductory promo video showcasing the scale and strength of industry in Hama Governorate, featuring the factories and plants of the Chamber’s members.Chamber President’s Speech: Mr. Asaad Kajoun delivered a speech emphasizing that industry is the fortress of construction and the pillar of recovery in this current stage.Federation President’s Speech: Dr. Mazen Deerwan addressed the importance of an integrated economic vision to boost local production and highlighted the demands that support the industrial sector.Patron Representative’s Speech: Engineer Basil Abdel Hanan stressed the deep partnership between the government and the business sector to support the development process, noting the governorate’s vital role in national industry, as well as its impressive industrial scale and diversity.Second: Organizational Reports and Economic PartnershipsBoard of Directors Report: The Vice President of the Chamber, Dr. Muhammad Al-Khaled, reviewed the performance of 2025 and the new draft resolutions, which were subsequently approved.Financial Report: The auditor, Mr. Abdul Latif Idris, presented the final financial statements for 2025 and the estimated budget for 2026, reviewing all financial points and reports.Commercial-Industrial Integration: The Secretary of the Hama Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Amjad Shibly, outlined the plan for a joint Commercial-Industrial Directory designed to serve investors efficiently, reflecting the institutional partnership between the Chambers of Industry and Commerce.Third: Diagnosing Challenges and the Direct Dialogue (Introduced for the first time in its annual meetings)Survey Results: Dr. Muhammad Al-Khaled presented the results of a survey conducted to identify the core requirements and needs of industrial facilities.Documentary Film: A film was screened highlighting the most prominent obstacles and challenges facing industrialists, as well as the Chamber's role in addressing the issues encountered by fellow industrialists.Discussion Session: A direct dialogue and floor discussion opened between industrialists and officials—led by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Engineer Basil Abdel Hanan—to address difficulties and challenges in a positive atmosphere filled with deep faith and optimism regarding the officials' outlook on the importance of industry in Hama.Fourth: Honors and ConclusionDistribution of Awards: Official authorities and supporters were honored. The Chamber presented recognition shields to the meeting’s patron, the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry, the Ministry of Finance, and "Number One" Company, the exclusive sponsor of the General Assembly meeting.Closing Remarks: Mr. Asaad Kajoun delivered a concluding speech, renewing the commitment to continuous work, growth, and development
3/8/2026
