In a significant move to bolster the national digital infrastructure, the Syrian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has officially unveiled the “Thakaa Community” project. Launched under the patronage of Minister Abd Al-Salam Haykal and in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and the Syrian Computer Society, the initiative serves as a new national framework designed to empower non-profit organizations operating within the technical sector and support the broader digital transformation across Syria.
A Unified Platform for Digital Partnership
The Thakaa Community project acts as an open partnership platform that bridges the gap between the state, civil society, the private sector, and academic institutions. According to Minister Abd Al-Salam Haykal, the primary objective is to enhance government digital services while establishing direct communication channels with citizens. By creating a feedback loop to gauge needs and suggestions, the initiative aims to streamline the interaction between the government and the public through technology.
The program is designed to organize the capabilities of youth, associations, and technical initiatives across various governorates. A key focus is directing these collective energies toward practical programs that deliver immediate benefits to citizens, specifically targeting those with limited access to training and employment opportunities within the digital sector. By empowering private associations and institutions, the project seeks to expand their geographic and sectoral reach within the community.
Three Strategic Tracks for Development
Dr. Sinan Hathat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Syrian Computer Society, outlined that the Thakaa Community project is built upon three core operational tracks. The first track functions as an incubator for youth technical associations, facilitating their licensing processes and connecting them with national digital empowerment programs.
The second track focuses on strengthening existing associations and organizations that are already active in the technical field. This involves providing training, organizing events, and actively integrating these entities into ongoing digital transformation projects. The third track aims to attract non-profit technical organizations, technology companies, universities, and research centers—both from within Syria and abroad—to foster knowledge transfer and design joint programs for capacity building. The organizing bodies are expected to announce the specific mechanisms for joining these tracks and the criteria for beneficiaries through their official channels soon.
About Syrian Computer Society
Founded in 1989, the Syrian Computer Society (SCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading information technology culture within Syrian society. Headquartered in Damascus with branches across all governorates, SCS works to encourage and organize the ICT market in the country. The society focuses on upgrading the informatics sector through scientific, technical, and professional development. Additionally, SCS manages technology incubators in Damascus, Homs, and Latakia, and plays a vital role in training, talent nurturing, and ensuring safe internet communication.
Source: Syrian Computer Society
