The management of Syriahitech Exhibition Announces the Signing of 25 Transactions in its Twelfth Session
The management of the Syria Hitech ICT Exhibition announced the reaching of 25 strategic deals during the activities of its twelfth session, which concluded its activities late yesterday evening, Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Exhibition City in Damascus.
A statement issued by the exhibition's management, a copy of which was received by "Syrian News", said: "The meetings between companies and visitors have resulted in the announcement of 25 strategic deals so far, with expectations that the number will increase in the coming weeks as a result of subsequent follow-ups."
The statement added that the exhibition attracted about 18,500 visitors from specialists, interested parties, and official delegations coming from universities, syndicates and ministries of the Syrian government, which provided "a wide space for professional acquaintance and building partnerships", pointing out that the number of companies participating in the exhibition exceeded 150 companies representing the fields of software, communications, information security, electronic payment systems, cloud services, artificial intelligence, the internet, and digital transformation solutions, in addition to companies specialized in smart devices and its applications.
The statement considered that this edition of the exhibition dedicated "the exhibition's position as a central platform to showcase the latest technological innovations offered for the first time in the Syrian market," adding that the current edition contributed to drawing the features of the next edition of the exhibition, with the start of receiving applications for the registration of companies locally and internationally, as several companies took the initiative to book their first participation in the thirteenth edition.
The Exhibition Industry in Syria 2026: Unprecedented Expansion
The exhibition industry in Syria is one of the most prominent drivers of the economic recovery phase and a key interface for attracting regional and international investments, as the exhibition city in Damascus is witnessing intensive activity in organizing specialized events related to reconstruction and digital transformation.
Since the beginning of the year, the Syrian authorities have granted more than 100 approvals to hold various exhibitions and festivals, reflecting the industry's transition from public consumer exhibitions to specialized exhibitions that serve vital sectors such as construction, energy, textiles, and technology.
The Damascus Exhibition City remains the main hub of this industry, with an area of 1.2 million square meters on the road to Damascus International Airport, making it the largest structure capable of accommodating major events.
The most prominent exhibitions planned during 2026
Buildex Construction Exhibition from 10 to 14 June, TechnoBuild/SINEX Specialized Exhibitions from 30 June to 3 July for Industry and Energy, NASTEX Textile and Furnishings Exhibition from 18 to 21 July and Food Syria Specialized Exhibition Food & Beverage from 26 to 28 July, IREX from 6 to 8 August for Real Estate Development and Engineering, and Project Syria Reconstruction Projects from 2 to 5 November.