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Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
The ministry responsible for telecom policy, and the body that launched SilkLink, Barq Net and the international mobile-licence tender. Headed by Minister Abdulsalam Haykal since 29 March 2025.
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- Government of the Syrian Arab Republic
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Predecessor ministers: Hussein al-Masri (10 Dec 2024 – 29 Mar 2025), Iyad al-Khatib (until 8 Dec 2024). Not modelled as records; kept here until there is a reason to.
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International tender launched to replace the MTN licence
Announced at MWC Barcelona, with completion scheduled for 15 June 2026.
Zain Syria network buildMinistry of Communications and Information TechnologySyrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority
Minister sets out the split: SilkLink the backbone, Barq Net the last mile
The minister says SilkLink phase one completes within six to eight months, and that FTTH and fixed wireless access are under test in Damascus.
SilkLink — national fibre backboneBarq Net — fibre to the premisesMinistry of Communications and Information TechnologySyrian Telecommunications Establishment
5G pilot begins in Damascus
The minister announces 5G entering pilot stage, with later expansion "gradually and carefully" and no date attached.
5G pilot in DamascusMinistry of Communications and Information Technology
+963 Media, reporting the minister at AI-Syria 2025 Reported
Barq Net request for information closes
The RFI covers all 14 governorates on a VULA-based wholesale model.
Barq Net — fibre to the premisesMinistry of Communications and Information Technology
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology — Barq Net portal Sourced
Ministry launches Barq Net
A nationwide fibre-to-the-premises project on a public–private partnership and an open-access model separating infrastructure from services. The two-year clock on connecting 85% of homes and institutions runs from this date.
Barq Net — fibre to the premisesMinistry of Communications and Information Technology
SANA — Ministry of Communications and Information Technology statement Sourced
Ministry launches the SilkLink project
The project goes to tender, drawing stc, Zain, Etisalat and Ooredoo.
SilkLink — national fibre backboneMinistry of Communications and Information Technology
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Sourced
Abdulsalam Haykal appointed Minister of Communications and Information Technology
He succeeds Hussein al-Masri, who had held the ministry since 10 December 2024.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Sourced