President al-Assad discusses with Russian delegation the upcoming international refugees conference to be held in Damascus

Damascus (ST): President Bashar al-Assad participated yesterday evening in the religious festivity held on the occasion of Prophet Mohammad’s birthday at Sa’d bin Mu’az mosque in Damascus.
The President performed al-Maghreb prayer behind Sheikh, Abdel-Fatah al-Bizem, Mufti of Damascus. The celebration started by the recital of some verses of the Holy Koran.
Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Mohammed Abdul-Sattar al-Sayyed, highlighted the great meanings and sublime values of this noble anniversary noting that the Prophet’s life represents a role model to be followed by humanity and referring to his mercy that came for humanity with his virtues and ethics.
DAMASCUS, (ST-President Bashar Al-Assad on Monday issued five decrees appointing new governors for the Syrian provinces of Raqqa, Hama, Quneitra, Deir Ezzor and Idleb.
According to the decrees, Mr. Abdul-Razzaq Khalifa will be the governor of Raqqa and Mr. Mohammad Tariq Kreashati, the former Governor of Quneitra, will be the new Governor of Hama.
The decree also provides for appointing Mr. Abdul-Halim Khalil as the new Governor of Quneitra, Mr. Fadil Najjar as the Governor of Deir Ezzor and Mr. Mohammad Nattouf as the Governor of Idleb.
Damascus, (ST) - President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday issued the legislative decree no. 25 for the year 2020 disbursing a one-time grant with the amount of 50 thousand Syrian pounds to civil and military employees and 40 thousand Syrian pounds to civil and military pensioners.
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