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The Technological trade forum kicked off on Tuesday in Damascus with the participation of managers and representatives of about 40 Iranian companies specialized in techni...
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The Technological trade forum kicked off on Tuesday in Damascus with the participation of managers and representatives of about 40 Iranian companies specialized in techni...
The Arab Center for Radio and Radio Training in Damascus held an on line workshop entitled "Combating False and Misleading Strategies for Pandemics (Covid 19 Model)" The...
The Ministry of Tourism is working during the coming period to eliminate obstacles hindering tourism development, provide facilitations, incentives and loans to investors and solve all legal and administrative problems with the aim of rehabilitating the tourism facilities that stopped because of the repercussions of the war on Syria. In a statement to SANA, Deputy Minister of Tourism for Projects, Planning and Touri...
Read moreWithin the framework of reviving the musical heritage of Syria and India, a musical evening was performed by the jazz band led by musician Doulama Shihab on the opera stage of Dar Al-Assad for Culture and Arts in Damascus. The concert , which was held in cooperation with “Sada” Cultural Association, was performed by a number of musician including Shihab Ali who played the Trumpet, Narik Abjian and Tariq Skiker were the piano player , Ba...
Read moreA number of schools and educational facilities in Daraa are witnessing an initiative to beautify these buildings by drawing paintings bearing ideas of an educational and indicative nature. The initiative was launched by the Syriac “Mar Ephrem” organization, Daraa branch. The initiative began, according to its supervisor plastic artist Saad Shawky, from Daraa Girls School and moved to Daraa Colleges building. The next stages will include fac...
Read moreQUNEITRA, (ST)_ Citizens of the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan on Sunday asserted that they will go ahead with confronting the Israeli occupation authorities' expansion plans. In commemoration of the 39th anniversary of their historic strike against the decision of the Israeli occupation authority to annex the Golan, and in affirmation of their belonging to their homeland Syria and their rejection of the occupation, ...
Read moreThe word ‘Meshquita’ is originally Syriac, and means irrigated land. True to its name, the region is blessed with water and fresh abundant springs, and the beautiful and magical lakes add to the spectacular landscape. The picturesque villages in the area add a certain elegance, which makes it the focus of attention of many beauty lovers, particularly artists. The area has been a source of inspiration for a number of art works and dramatical productions, which perhaps have added an element of familiarity to the area for many Syrian TV viewers!
Meshquita rises about 256m above sea level with a population of approximately 8,500 people. Everywhere the visitor goes, they will be warmly welcomed by the generous and gentle local residents. The locals depend on agriculture for their livelihood, and the abundant water supply in the area is a huge advantage. The most famous crops in the region are undoubtedly olives and citrus fruits. In addition, there is also a thriving carpentry trade. Meshquita is surrounded by other small villages, which are also evolving, particularly in the field of tourism.
The area as a whole is like a bridge between the glorious past and shining present. Take for example the noble and unique historical site of Ugarit, which is only a short drive away and is completely breathtaking. It was here that the first alphabet in the history of mankind was born. There is a symmetrical beauty to the area, which is becoming more easily accessible to the modern tourist, as evidenced by the hundreds of visitors who come to the area throughout the year. Facilities include three modern hotels, a lively and bustling market and a number of popular restaurants. Visitors can enjoy the secluded glory of the pine and oak forests; amongst which the most famous is undoubtedly Sheikh Ayub – whose connection to the Prophet Noah gives the area a religious significance as well.
Meshquita is indeed an undiscovered jewel on the Syrian coastline, and a little corner of paradise on earth.
Haifaa Mafalani