General Authority for Water Resources

A word from the CEO

The General Authority for Water Resources is the legal custodian of water resources in Syria. Based on this principle, the Authority, represented by its central administration, directorates, and branch directorates in the governorates, works diligently and continuously to secure water for citizens according to Syria's strategic priorities (drinking, agriculture, industry, services, etc.). It also works to address the numerous challenges posed by climate change and the drought conditions affecting our region in general, as well as the economic and political circumstances in Syria in particular.

We pray to God to guide our steps so that we may contribute to the recovery of Syria after liberation, making it a free, strong, and productive nation, thanks to the dedication of its people and those who govern it.

Our services

Granting licenses for drilling and investing in wells

Rehabilitation and maintenance of government projects

Maintenance and rehabilitation of government projects

Investing in government irrigation projects

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Authority News

2026-11-07

Dredging work on streams, valleys and water bottlenecks to reduce damage to farmland in Daraa governorate

The Water Resources Directorate in Daraa is following up on the dredging of streams and valleys and removing blockages that hinder water flow, as part of its efforts to reduce the risks of water accumulation and floods, and to minimise damage to agricultural land during the rainy season.

2026-11-07

Clearing the Belloran river channel as the Belloran dam in Latakia province nears capacity

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues dredging the Balloran River as part of the regular waterway maintenance programme to keep it efficient and ensure smooth water flow.

2026-11-07

Rehabilitation of the Hasna and Shabruniya canals in cooperation with FAO to serve 700 hectares of farmland in Homs governorate

The Water Resources Directorate in Homs, in cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), continues to carry out rehabilitation work on vital irrigation infrastructure, by restoring the Hassaneh and Shabrouniya canals branching from the Great Southern River in the Talkalakh area, helping improve irrigation and serving about 700 hectares of farmland, benefiting around 15,000 people.

2026-11-07

Syria and Iraq sign the minutes of the joint technical meeting to boost water cooperation and manage shared water resources.

As part of boosting water and technical cooperation between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Iraq, the two sides today in Damascus signed the minutes of the bilateral technical meeting between the Syrian Ministry of Energy and the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, headed by the Deputy Minister of Energy for Water and Electricity, Engineer Osama Abu Zaid, and the Technical Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, Engineer Hussein Abdul Amir Bakka, with participation from technical delegations from both countries.

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