Professor of History at Damascus University and the sheikh of Syrian Historians, Professor Dr. Abdul Karim Rafiq, who devoted his life to scientific research and to teaching the history of Syria under the Ottoman rule, and the Modern History of Arabs, has passed away after a long career full of giving and scientific research. His unique book on the history of the Syrian University (Damascus University) and all his writings will remain a witness and reference for students and researchers in the history of Syria and the Arabs.

 The second investment conference in the electricity sector, organized by the Ministry of Electricity under the title "Investment in Renewable Energy and Electricity, the Engine of Sustainable Development in Syria", was launched at Damascus University Auditorium, in the presence of Minister of Electricity, Minister of Industry, representatives of diplomatic missions in Damascus, Governor of Damascus, President of Damascus University, and representatives of bodies, institutions and companies working in the field of renewable energy.

 Psammomatoid ossifying fibroma is a rare subtype of this tumor, characterized by small uniform spherical ossicles known as psammoma bodies. This type occurs most often in the maxilla and in males. The medical literature has recorded less than three hundred cases, including two documented cases of ossifying fibroma in the mandible in two women, with the disease lasting for a decade.

 A dialogue session on “Arab Nationalism, Islam, and Christianity: a Cultural Integration within the Framework of the Broad Arab Culture” was organized by the National Union of Syrian students. The dialogue was attended by Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Mohammad Abdul-Sattar al-Sayyed, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Bassam Ibrahim, Minister of Information Dr. Boutros Hallaq, President of the National Union of Syrian students Dr. Dareen Suleiman, President of Damascus University Dr. Osama al-Jabban, members of the Executive Office of the Students Union, Vice Presidents of the University, Deans of Faculties and students.

 Dr. Maysaa Al-Sioufi, Vice President of Damascus University, met with Mr. Patricio Brickle, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chilean Embassy in Damascus. During the meeting, which was attended by Dr. Reda Deeb, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, they discussed procedures and preparations related to the Summer Camp at the Faculty of Architecture next September.

 At the conclusion of the visit of Damascus University delegation to the Hungarian University of St. Peter Pazmany, Vice President of Damascus University for Administrative and Student Affairs Dr. Muhammad Turko and the Head of Teachers Syndicate at Damascus University, Dr. Bashar Dahdal, and Mikhail Shahhoud, member of the Central Council of the National Union of Syrian Students, in the presence of Amer Al- Maqt, head of the branch of the National Union of Syrian Students in Hungary, all met the graduate students from Damascus University who are pursuing their postgraduate studies in Hungarian universities.

The final stage of the eighteenth session of the Student Scientific Research Competition began today at the Faculty of Dentistry, with the participation of 15 research papers by students from Syrian public and private universities, and a research study from an Iraqi university.

 The third conference on molecular genetics and its clinical applications, organized by the Excellence and Creativity Commission, Damascus University, the Syrian Society of Pathology, and the Syrian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, has begun with an accompanying medical equipment exhibition featuring a number of healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions. The conference is taking place at Damascus Rose Hotel.

 The Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Hospital at Damascus University received a device for diagnosing melanomas using artificial intelligence, provided by the National Alliance of Russian Dermatologists and Cosmetologists. 

 The Faculty of Health Sciences at Damascus University conducted a clinical skills test (OSCE) for final-year students in the Audiology Department, in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine.