


The Director-General of the Syrian Establishment for Trade, Amer Qassoum, revealed a comprehensive reform plan intended to shift the establishment from a loss-making status to profitability. This will be achieved by leasing more than 500 of its outlets, complexes, and warehouses across various Syrian governorates. The plan includes the creation of a network of 440 outlets operating under a unified visual identity and an electronic sales system directly linked to the general management, ensuring price stability and quality service for citizens. Furthermore, the Director-General explained that more than 150 warehouses would be offered as major investment projects (such as shopping malls, grain silos, or refrigeration units) in coordination with the Syrian Investment Agency. The investment duration is set for 10 years, subject to evaluation, and work has already begun on preparing the technical, financial, and contractual specification books for these opportunities.