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Syria’s Digital Tourism Push: UAE-based venture 121 Living launched “My Syria,” a new tourism and lifestyle super app bundling hotel bookings, transport, attractions, food delivery, and digital payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa/Mastercard/AmEx), aiming to scale from 8 services to 40+ verified providers as visitor arrivals rose 111% in H1 2026. Reconstruction Finance Watch: A reported ~$7B loan facility for Syria-linked energy and airport projects is being arranged by J.P. Morgan with QNB and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, signaling a more serious international financing phase for reconstruction. Education & Community Tech Culture: The Syrian Community Council in Qatar wrapped up its “Athar” summer camp for 55 Syrian boys (ages 12–16), mixing education, sports, religious activities, and “scientific” programming to build skills and identity. Regional Science Notes: Archaeologists in Oman reported a 6,000-year-old stepped pyramid tied to long-distance trade with Mesopotamia; meanwhile Egypt saw a shallow 5.3 quake near Suez with strong tremors felt in Cairo.

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Jul. 17, 2026

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‘Athar’ summer camp for Syrian boys concludes

The Peninsula |

Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani info about owner

The Peninsula

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani (chairman) through Dar Al Sharq
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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16 hours ago

As Bank Financing Knocks on Syria’s Door, Who Guarantees the Funds—and Who Ultimately Pays the Debt?

The Syrian Observer |

Owner: Wael Sawah & Jihad Yazig info about owner

The Syrian Observer

Neutral

Owned By	Wael Sawah & Jihad Yazig (Co-founders)
Year Founded	2012
Website	syrianobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul

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Aug. 2, 2026

Syria Opens Applications for Equivalency of Foreign Secondary School Certificates

ARK News |

Owner: Non-transparent info about owner

ARK News

Indeterminate

Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.arknews.net
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open

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Aug. 2, 2026

'My Syria' Super App Launches With Tourism & Payment Services

Cairo Scene |

Owner: Amy Mowafi & Timmy Mowafi info about owner

Cairo Scene

Indeterminate

Owned By	Amy Mowafi (CEO and Co-founder) & Timmy Mowafi (Co-founder) through MO4 Network
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://cairoscene.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt, Cairo
Owner Country	Egypt

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Aug. 2, 2026

Israeli Movements in Daraa Countryside, Syria, Raise Concerns of Imposing New Realities

Yemen News Agency SABA |

Owner: Yemeni Government info about owner

Yemen News Agency SABA

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Yemeni Government
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://www.saba.ye/en
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Yemen, Sana'a
Owner Country	Yemen

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Aug. 1, 2026

Iran's Alamut Castle, six associated fortresses earn UNESCO Heritage status as engineering marvels

Press TV |

Owner: Iranian Government info about owner

Press TV

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Iranian Government through Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.presstv.ir/
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Iran, Islamic Republic of, Tehran
Owner Country	Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Jul. 31, 2026

Google Launches New Satellite Image AI Tool, Alarming Researchers

Asharq Al-Awsat |

Owner: Saudi Government info about owner

Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saudi Government through Saudi National Bank (a.k.a. Al Ahli Capital or National Commercial Bank Funds) 4 & 13 through Saudi Research & Media Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://english.aawsat.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, London
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia

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Jul. 30, 2026

Syria Travel Show 2026 to Connect Global Tourism Leaders with New Opportunities in Syria

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Owner: Graham Edward Cooke info about owner

Breaking Travel News

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Owned By	Graham Edward Cooke through Breaking Travel News Ltd.
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.breakingtravelnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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