About Syria
	Population Population and administrative divisions: The population of the Syrian Arab Republic is about 17.5 million inhabitants, 4 million of which live in Damascus, the capital. The country is divided into 14 provinces known as governorates (muhafazat pl), each of which is divided generally into many districts and so on into towns and villages. The village is the smallest administrative unit. There are two main ports on the Mediterranean coast which are Tartoos and Lattakia. There is also Banias port which is a special port for oil exports.         The Syrian Arab Republic is located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The borders are Turkey on the north, Iraq on the east, Palestine and Jordan on the south and the Mediterranean Sea on the west. The general area of the Syrian Arab Republic is 18517971 hectares, 6 millions agricultural lands and the rest are mountains and semi-deserts. The Syrian semi-desert is good for plants and is used as grass lands in case of enough rain. Geographically, Syria can be divided into 4 regions: 1- Coast region enclosed between mountains and sea. 2- Mountain region including mountains and heights stretching from north to south parallel to Mediterranean Sea. 3- Internal region or plain’s region including plains of Damascus, Homs, Hama, Aleppo, Hasaka, and Derra’a. It is located at the east of mountains region. 4- Semi-desert region, it contains desert plains at the east south dimension of the country near Jordan and Iraq.   Capital : Damascus. Area  : 185180 Km2. Population: 17 millions inhabitants according to 1999 statistics. Language : Arabic, French, English. Electric power: 220 Volt/ 60 Hertz. Weight and measures: M and Kg. Currency : Syrian Pound equating 100 pennies. Bank notes in circulation in Syria: 5, 20, 25, 200, 200, 500, and 1000 pounds. Coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25 SP. Working hours: Ministries and official organizations from 8 to 14 (recently to 15.30) Commercial stores:  Winter   from 10 to 14                                                from 16 to 20                                   Summe from 10 to 14                                                from 16 to 21 Official days off: Friday (recently Saturday also) and official days. Daylight saving time : starts on October and lasts until March + 2 H GMT
	Economic The Syrian economy : is a multi-resource economy. It depends on agriculture, industry, trade, tourism and services. In addition to the oil sector which has drastically developed in terms of oil and gas extraction. As a system, Syrian economy has economic multiplicity as its backbone. The public sector in Syria supervises the main strategic sectors. Moreover, there are the private and joined sectors that contribute to most economic fields. There is a tendency towards allowing the private sector to access industrial fields that had been exclusive for the public sector. Some measures have been taken in the process of transition to market oriented economy in most economic fields, gradually though. Syria’s moderate atmosphere is convenient for establishing big industrial projects knowing that the total area of Syria amounts up to 18518 hectares. In addition, Syria’s geographical position in West Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea is justly described as extremely strategic for commercial exchange at the meeting point of the three continents (Asia, Europe, Africa). . As a country Syria enjoys a well-established feeling of security and social domestic life. An abundance of qualified educated work force is available, all encouraging foreign investors to come and attracting  further bigger successful investments with low risk factors and high prospects.
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Ministry Profile
	Creation and Missions of the MOI The Ministry of Industry was first founded by Act No 212 for the year 1958. Ministry-specific acts and legislations: - Main disciplinary system circulated under decree No 2882 of the year 1969. - Ministry of Industry bylaw circulated under act No 7519 of the year 1989. Objectives: Planning, developing and administering industry so as to achieve a substantial increase in the national income and fostering the national economy. Main responsibilities: 1- Proposing industrial development project drafts based on studies conducted on this purpose. 2- Drafting development policies for the various industrial sectors in line with domestic demand and export potentials. 3- Involving private and compound sectors to take part in achieving the goals of the government. 4- Marketing and exporting MOI affiliated organizations and companies products to help develop national industry and national economy, and representing the country in national negotiations with this aim. 5- Coordinating the collaboration between the public and private sectors and other industrial sectors. 6- Following up with the part related to MOI in the economic plan of the country. 7- Participating in domestic and foreign fairs and exhibitions. 8- Setting standards for national products and conformity inspection. 9- Supervising Chambers of Industry. 10- Promoting handicrafts. Address: Ministry of Industry. Maysaloon Str Damascus, SYRIA Tel: 00963 11 372 0959 – 223 18 45 – 223 18 34 Fax: 00963 11 223 10 96. MOI organization Chart: MOI consists of : Head quarters, Departments, Directorates in provinces, affiliated organizations and companies, Support Institutions and Centers, Companies directly linked with MOI, Institutes, extra-ministry  affiliates. Head Office (central administration): The Minister, Deputy Ministers, Counselors, Board of Consultants, Minister’s Office, Study and Coordination Office for private sector investments. Departments: - Private sector directorate. - Planning, Statistics and Economic Affairs. - Vocational Education and Training. - Marketing. -  Production Cooperation and organization of Craftsmen. - Cost. - Internal Control - Production - Financial affairs. - General relations, follow up and press. - Personnel. - Investment Directorates of Industry: There is a representation of the Ministry acting as branches in each of the provinces of Syria to coordinate the work and. Companies directly affiliated to the Ministry: Agricultural Vehicles Distribution Company Compound Sector: Al-Furat Tractor Company Extra-Ministry affiliates: - Arab Organization for Industrial Development- Body of Arab League, HQ in Cairo. - United Nations Organization for Industrial Development , HQ in Vienna. Institutes: 1. The intermediate institute for textile industries – Damascus. 2. The intermediate institute for chemical industries – Damascus. 3. The intermediate institute for applied industries – Damascus. 4. The intermediate institute for food industries – Damascus. 5. The intermediate institute for textile industries – Aleppo. 6. The intermediate institute for applied industries – Aleppo. 7. The intermediate institute for agricultural mechanization – Aleppo. 8. The intermediate institute for applied industries – Homs. 9. The intermediate institute for food industries – Homs. Complexes of vocational training centers: 1. The Complex of vocational training centers in Damascus. 2. The Complex of vocational training centers in Homs. 3. The Complex of vocational training centers in Aleppo. 4. The Complex of vocational training centers in Deir Ezzor.
	Strategy of the Ministry Investment projects included in the plan for year 2003 Chemical industry Project: none New project: Electric analysis unit – Al-Waraq Company Boric amonia project in cooperation with the Iraqi counterpart Phosphate fertilisers Project in Palmyra Flat glass project in cooperation with the Iraqi counterpart Cement industry Developing the third line in the Adra Cement Company Developing the second line in the Syrian Company for Cement Developing the second line in the Al-Musallamiya Factory in Aleppo Developing the fourth line in the Tartus Cement Company Developing the second line in the Arab Company for Cement Developing the Hama Porcelain Factory Completing the spare parts economic unit New projects Establishment of a new line in the Adra Cement Company Establishment of a new cement line in the Cement Company of Hama Establishment of a paper bag company in the Tartus Cement Company Establishment of a new water pipe factory in the Aleppo Cement Water Pipes Company Sugar sector On-going Projects Developing the Ghab Sugar Company Expanding the Aleppo Yeast Factory New Project Raw sugar refining line in the Maskana Sugar Company New Joint Venture Projects (Already established or at advanced level of negotiation with foreign investors) Prescription drug production with Argentine partners Minisbus production with Egyptian partners Midium size tractor production with Belorus partners Exhaust converter production with German partners Glass production with Iranian partners Al-Furat tractor development with Turkish partners
	H.E. Minister Of Industry KEY SKILLS: • Twenty three years teaching experience of several subjects related to metals and materials for Mechanical Engineering students. • Leading research topics and projects in hot-deformation, alloys production and heat-treatments. • Practical Industrial Experience. Selection of materials and spare parts manufacturing by casting. EDUCATION • Ph.D., 1983 “Hot Deformation and Recrystallisation of two-phase Steels”, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. • M. Met., 1979, Master Degree in applied Physical Metallurgy, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. • Dip. Met., 1978, Postgraduate Diploma in Metallurgy, University of Sheffield, UK. • BSc., 1975, Mech. Eng., MTC, Cairo, Egypt. EXPERIENCE - Feb. 2006 – Present: Minster of Industry. - July 2003- Jan. 2006: Industrial Consultant for private steel industries in Syria. - 1995-2005: Associate Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Aleppo University. - 1989-2003: Associate Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Academy. - 1996-2003: Establishing, Supervising of Metallography and Material Testing Labs, Engineering Academy. - 1987-1988: Head of project, “Production of Grinding Steel Balls for Cement industries”, Ministry of Industry. - 1984-1992: Head of Research Group, “Heat-Treatments and Hot-Deformation”, Scientific Studies and Research Center, Aleppo Branch. “Several classified scientific reports were written to the Research Center”. - 1983-1989: Lecturer, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Academy. Courses Taught: Engineering Drawing, Machine Drawing, Introduction to Metallurgy, English Language for Production Engineering, Heat-Treatments, Metallic Materials Testing, Technical Measurements, Metallic Materials for Aircrafts (post-grad. Diploma Course) and Engineering Materials Science (post-grad. Diploma Course). Assigned Duties: Dean of faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Vice Dean of faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Head of Department and Chairman or member of several technical and administrative committees. All in Engineering Academy, Aleppo. Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet. PUBLICATIONS - F. E. Aljouni and C. M. Sellars, Fourth Riso International Symposium “Deformation of multi-phase and particle containing materials” ed. J. B. Bilde. Sorensen et al., 131-137; (1983), Roskilde, Denmark, Riso National Laborotary. - F. E. Aljouni, “Introduction to Metallurgy”, Book in Arabic language, (1991), Engineering Academy, Syria. - F. E. Aljouni, Translation to Arabic language paper written by P. Nilles “Quality Aspects in near Net Shape Casting”, Arab Iron and Steel Journal, Issue No. 246, Nov., (1995). - F.E. Aljouni, “Engineering Materials Science”, Book in Arabic language, (2000), Engineering Academy, Syria. - F. E. Aljouni and C. M. Sellars, Conference Proc., “Thermomechanical Processing: Mechanics, Microstructure and Control” ed. E. J. Palmiere, et al, Publisher, Department of Engineering Materials, The University of Sheffield, England, UK, (2002). - F. E. Aljouni and C. M. Sellars “Recrystallisation after Hot-Deformation of Two-Phase Stainless Steels”, Material Science and Technology Journal, pp 1311-1320, October, (2003). - F.E. Aljouni, “Aleppo Private Foundries, -Present and Future Development”, in Arabic Language, Industrial Technology Magazine, SYRIA, Jan. Issue, (2006). SHORT COURSES AND SCIENTIFIC VISITS - 1-8 July 1986, Arab School of Science and Technology, 10th Summer Session "RELIABILITY", Zabadani Valley, SYRIA. - 16-22/2/1992, Arab School of Science and Technology, 4th Winter Session, "Composites and Advanced Materials, Technology and Development", Damascus, SYRIA. - 14/12/1997-17/1/1998 Research Visit to IMMPETUS "Institute for Microstructural and Mechanical Process Engineering, The University of Sheffield". U.K. - 24/6/2000-4/7/2000 Visit to Mahr Company, Gottingen, GERMANY. - 20-23/2/2003 Session on how to Check up Mechanical Engineering Studies, Engineering Association, Aleppo Branch, SYRIA. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - Associate of the Institute of Materials U. K., Membership number is (00200620), since 1980. - Member of the Syrian Engineering Association, Aleppo branch. - Member of the Syrian Computer Society, 2003.
	Industrial Organizations The following general organizations are affiliated to the MOI:
	Departments The Ministry of Industry has the following departments:
	Provincial Departments The Ministry of Industry has the following directorates of industry in the provinces of Syria:
	Industrial Centers The following industrial centers are affiliated to the MOI:
	Legislation
Investment
	Law No.(10) encouraging investment 1991 Introduction Out of the desire to direct the surplus of funds towards development and production, and within the framework of making use of all potentials available to the private and joint sectors and encouraging them to build up the economic and development foundation of the country, and in harmony with the attitudes adopted by many countries in the world to create a convenient investment atmosphere that helps attract local and foreign capitals and invest them in channels of production that are bound to yield good and prosperity to the country, the unified law of investment was issued. It aims at encouraging Syrian Arab citizens, both residents and expatriates, and Arab and foreign nationals to invest their funds in development projects in the country, thus contributing to push ahead the economic development march of the country. Following is the full text of Law No. (10) of 4 May 1991, issued in this regard :
	Investment Laws - Law No.(10) encouraging investment 1991
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	Public Sector Catalogue   Export Industrial Goods Good available for export exchange   Organization Sanitary Ware- Porcelain Tiles   General Organization for Cement Tel 00963 11 2457008 Fax 00963 11 6117111 Mineral water, Tomato paste, Assorted conserves, Marmelad, Jam, Araq, Wine, Beer, Soap, Peanuts peeled and raw, Peanut paste, Biscuits, Dried Onion, Peas (seasonal), Cotton-Seed oil, Falafel. General Organization for Food Industries Tel : 2457008 0096311 2457009 0096311 2457010 0096311 2457019 0096311 2311513 0096311 2310607 0096311  Fax: 2457021 0096311 00963112457022 Yeast (Fresh soft, dry), Alcohol (Industrial, Medicinal) General Organization for Sugar/ Homs Tel: 00963 31 227602 227600 31 00963 Fax: 00963 31  237899 Garments and underwear, wool carpets, natural silk yarn, socks and stockings, cotton waste, medicinal cotton gaze. General Organization for Textile Industries Tel:  00963 11  2215624_2215262 Fax: 00963 11   2216201 Home refrigerators, Butane gas cookers and ovens, porcelain-plated kitchen ware, color TV sets, power and telephone wires, facial paper tissues, sanitary napkins, baby napkins, paper tissue rolls, small washing machines electric motors, fluorescent light transformers, pencils and assorted wood boards (laminated, ply, chip, etc ) black and metal pipes General Organization for Engineering Industries Tel:  00963 11  2123438_  2121834 Fax: 00963 11  2116201 Leather and sport shoes, plastic film for green house use, tires, leather garments, ball-pens, porcelain, glass sheets, human medicines, detergents, raw animal hide. General Organization for Chemical Industries. Tel: 00963 11  2123363_2127654 Fax: 00963 11 2128289
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