School bells will ring across Aleppo Governorate tomorrow, marking the beginning of a new academic year. For thousands of children and families, the return to the classroom brings a renewed…
Aleppo’s historic mosques are among the most distinctive features of the city’s architectural heritage. Shaped over centuries by Umayyad, Seljuk, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman traditions, they reflect the skill of…
For many young people in Aleppo, building a future is not easy. Years of war and economic hardship have changed the city dramatically. Jobs are difficult to find, education does…
For decades, Syria’s parliament was widely seen as a political formality—an institution that existed, but rarely shaped the direction of the country. In 2026, that image is being tested. With…
Today, as I stepped over the threshold of my home in the early morning, my eyes fell upon our neighbor, Abu Shadi. He was sitting in his usual spot on…
Aleppo has always been more than a city of trade. For generations, it has been a city of makers. Its economy was built by people who knew how to work…
Aleppo and its countryside have always been known for their rich social fabric, where different communities have lived side by side and helped shape the city’s identity. Among these communities…
Despite the many challenges families in Aleppo continue to face, there have been several encouraging developments across the city in recent weeks. From improvements in basic services to new…
The Hosh as a Soulful Sanctuary The traditional Aleppine house, centered around the iconic Hosh (courtyard), transcends its identity as mere architecture. It is not simply a structure of stone…
On April 17, 2026, Syria marks the 80th anniversary of Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jalaa)—the day the last French troops departed in 1946, ending the mandate period and affirming Syria’s sovereignty…