President Bashar al-Assad recently signed Law No. 25 of 2024, ushering in the establishment of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Syria. The new ministry, a successor to the previous one outlined in Legislative Decree No. 69 of 2013, is tasked with keeping pace with global advancements in the telecommunications, postal, and information technology sectors.
The primary goal of this law is to modernize the state’s policies and directions in these key sectors, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and fostering the development of a knowledge society. Minister of Communications Iyad al-Khatib emphasized the importance of aligning Syria’s legislation with the rapidly evolving digital landscape, highlighting the need to introduce new tasks and update existing ones within the ministry.
Furthermore, this law is part of a broader initiative by the government to drive digital transformation, with other recent laws focusing on information security, personal data protection, and enhancing technological infrastructure across the country.
Stay tuned for more updates on Syria’s digital evolution!