Growing up in Syria meant growing up in a rather abstract world, one in which our ancestors are always praised for a greatness that we never saw for ourselves. Yet it still meant growing up feeling the full weight of our country’s illustrious history

A renowned Christian cleric from Syria responds to an American priest who has called for burning of the Holy Koran on the 9th anniversary of the horrific 9-11 attacks in New York City

Diplomatic representation is not expected to be an automatic medium to promote relations amongst states

The First International Development Conference of Syria 2010, organized by the Syria Trust for Development in January 2010, included open and engaging discussions about the role of civil society in development

This June, Syrian TV marks its 50th anniversary. Many of today’s actors and celebrities have helped build, shape and create the culture and spirit of our national television. But it wasn’t easy for them back in 1960 when they walked the less trodden road – by choosing an acting career over more ‘suitable’ jobs.

• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?
• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?