A total of 123 academics working in various fields, including engineering, economics, history, sociology, health sciences, and psychological counselling and guidance, attended the conference. A total of 100 papers from various disciplines were presented at the event.

The conference's primary objective was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience through a multidisciplinary approach, foster international academic collaborations, and present concrete, feasible solutions that could benefit Syria's future.

‘We must rebuild not only buildings, but people as well.’

In his statement, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Kahraman, Chair of the Conference Organising Committee and Member of the Board of Trustees of the International University of Damascus, emphasised that development is only possible through the sharing of scientific knowledge.

Noting that Syria’s reconstruction cannot be limited to a single area, Kahraman said: ‘Syria’s reconstruction does not merely mean building roads, bridges and buildings. We must take into account the devastating effects that years of war and political processes have had on society. Different disciplines need to think and act collectively.”

He added that their goal is for the papers presented to be transformed into joint projects and concrete field applications.

MEB Aleppo Education Attaché Onur said: 'We are ready to share our experience.'

Mustafa Onur, the Aleppo Education Attaché for the Turkish Ministry of National Education, expressed appreciation for the initiative of the International University of Damascus, which continues its work with the support of IHH.

Emphasising that Turkey is open to providing support in every area, Mr Onur said: “As the Ministry of National Education, we are always ready to share our expertise and experience with the Syrian Ministry of Education and our partners. We believe this conference will fill a valuable gap in the current process.”

Syria’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Dr Muhammad Suweid, has declared that a new era has begun.

Dr Muhammad Suweid, Syria’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education, noted that the doors to a new era have opened following the country’s liberation.

Emphasising that the reconstruction process must be addressed holistically, encompassing people, cities, infrastructure, and the economy, Suweid stated that the Ministry encourages the organisation of such scientific events at both public and private universities.


About the International Damascus University

Founded in 2015 by the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation in the Azaz region of northern Syria, it is the first Turkish university to be established in the area. To date, the institution has graduated approximately 2,000 students, and continues to contribute directly to development and reconstruction efforts in various regions of Syria through its alumni.