Syrian Links
Syria Link Page - This is a comprehensive Syria link page with all types of information on Syria. It also includes a list of scholarly articles on Syria, which are posted on the web. Updated, Nov. 2003
Syria Comment: Informed commentary on current politics in Syria
Syria Planet (Aggregates Sy Blogs)
Creative Syria: The premier site on Syria, past and present. Includes priceless historical photos, plus exclusives from Syria's top experts, artists and bloggers.
Damascene Blog: Ayman Haykal's Excellent blog on contemporary culture by the founding president of the Syrian Blogger's Society. It provides links to most of Syria's important blogs.
Learn Syrian Colloquial @ http://syrianarabic.com an excellent online Syrian Arabic language book, supported by audio tapes. Free and easy.
Learn Classical Arabic on line, here.
Institut Français du Proche-Orient: The intellectual Mecca of Damascus. It boasts the best European language library and perhaps best Arabic language program in Syria.
TOKTEN (Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals) is a program supported by the United Nations Development Program, which hopes to reverse patterns of brain drain by encouraging Syrian experts living abroad to volunteer their services to Syria for short periods of time.
Orient Institute (German Institute) H. Beyhum Str., Zokak el-Blat
POBox 2988 Beirut - Lebanon
German Archaeological
Institute in Damascus
PO Box 11870, Damascus - Malki, Syria
University of Damascus: Arabic Language Institute
Lonely Planet: Travel guide to Syria.
Made In Syria: helpful guidelines and information about conducting business within the Syrian economy. Made in Syria can also be viewed as a directory of Syrian-owned companies worldwide.
Syria After Hafez al-Asad, A Research guide: Created by Lawrence Joffe, MERIA's London correspondent. Last updated January 29, 2001.
Syria Daily: Current news about Syria. Part of World News Network
Damascus on Line: Syrian Students Webzine about "Everything Syrian." Many links
Akhbar Al-Sharq: in Arabic, this is a site affiliated with the Islamic Syrian opposition.
Al-Thara: first website dedicated to women's rights in Syria. The website is complimented by displays of art and collections of poetry and short stories. In addition, there is an interactive section that encourages people experiencing gender-based discrimination or violence to seek help.
Directors American Excavations at Tell Tuneinir
ISIM Review: Inst. for the Study of Islam in the Modern World
Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro, Past Grand Mufti of Syria presented Syria's official views on Islam. Kuftaro's lectures and sermons are available.
The Syria Report: The Syria Report is the leading source of economic and business information on Syria.
Middle East Intelligence Bulletin: Information on Syria and Lebanon unavailable elsewhere. A publication supported by Maronite and pro-Israeli spin doctors. Important to anyone interested in the politics of the region.
Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures Scholars Database Project: A listing of over 3,000 scholars from all over the world whose work is relevant to Muslim women.