The "Seer" platform launches to tell the stories of Syrian entrepreneurship.

Stories from the Ground

"SYR" carries a distinct vision for portraying Syria’s economic reality. The platform focuses on emerging economic and investment projects within the country, offering authentic visual and informational content that includes:

• Personal stories of local entrepreneurs
• Live footage from workshops and factories
• Analytical and educational content about the nature of the Syrian market

What sets this platform apart, according to its founders, is its full reliance on field documentation—a serious attempt to redraw Syria’s investment scene through the lens of reality rather than theory, presenting the country as experienced by small and large business owners who face economic hardship with determination and perseverance.

"SYR" Launches with SYR Story

The platform debuted with its flagship program, SYR Story—a visual series broadcast through social media channels. This program lays the foundation for "SYR’s" vision by introducing real-life journeys of Syrian entrepreneurs who have successfully launched ventures despite multiple crises.

SYR Story focuses on the human and realistic aspects of each story, highlighting the core challenges faced by entrepreneurs, their pivotal turning points, and the bold decisions that shaped their careers.

To date, the program has featured five standout stories reflecting the diversity of Syria’s industrial and artisanal sectors:

• "Nool Naseej" by Maher Madani: An initiative to revive traditional crafts by designing unique Syrian textiles that reflect cultural identity while blending heritage with innovation.
• "Sons of Turki" by Ahmad Turki: A metalworks workshop inherited and developed by Ahmad, who shares how he modernized the family trade amid difficult conditions, with a firm belief in the role of the new generation in rebuilding local industry.
• Plastic Bag Forming Machine by Mustafa Korj: A young Syrian's experience developing a cost-effective and efficient local machine for plastic bag manufacturing—overcoming challenges in funding and technical support, proving that local solutions can be the key to Syria’s industrial future.
• Ebla Pharmaceutical Industries: A local industrial venture launched in Idlib in 2022, aiming to create a safer, high-quality pharmaceutical future using the latest technologies and global standards. Ebla offers innovative medications that meet local market needs, proving that impactful investment in Syria is still possible.
• Al-Ihsan Library & Printing House: A family-owned business that began in the heart of Aleppo in 2005 as a simple drawing notebook and grew into a notebook workshop, eventually becoming a fully equipped printing house producing books and educational materials with Syrian hands. It stands today as a vital part of Syria’s educational and stationery industry.

Growfast… A Steadfast Commitment

Through its support of "SYR," growfast continues to affirm its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial spirit in Syria—not only as an economic strategy but as a source of hope and transformation. According to the Executive Director of Growfast\ Ibrahim Houari, the platform aspires to be “a powerful visual tool that reflects Syria’s true economic potential and inspires a new generation to start right where they are.”

Investment Like You've Never Seen It Before

With every piece of content it produces, "SYR" offers viewers a new perspective on Syria—a place where ideas are still being born, businesses are still being built, and ambitions continue to thrive despite all odds. More than a media platform, SYR is a true reflection of an emerging investment community that proves every day that success is possible, and that rebuilding continues even in the darkest of times.

Follow "SYR" to discover stories that make a difference—and hear opportunities told in the words of those who live them.