September 21–23, 2026SYCAB Office, Damascus, Syria
Meeting with the Canadian Trade Commissioner at the SYCAB office in Damascus
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January 2026SYCAB Office, Damascus, Syria
SYCAB members and Canadian Embassy representatives at the SYCAB office in Damascus
January 2026SYCAB Office, Damascus, Syria
Meeting with the Canadian Ambassador in front of the Canadian and Syrian flags
February 23, 2026Damascus, Syria
Canadian and Syrian officials and SYCAB leadership at the Ramadan Iftar in Damascus
November 19, 2025Conference Hall, Syrian Telecommunications Company, Al-Mazzeh, Damascus
Dr. Wissam El-Husseini leading the change leadership workshop in Damascus
November 19, 2025Conference Hall, Syrian Telecommunications Company, Al-Mazzeh, Damascus
Participants at the change leadership workshop
August 20, 2025National Museum Garden, Damascus
Preserving Syria’s Natural and Archaeological Heritage
June–July 2025Syria
Signing of the memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Administrative Development
June–July 2025Syria
Graduation ceremony of the government trainers programme
February 23, 2026
Senior Syrian and Canadian officials and business leaders gathering in Damascus
October 2006Damascus, Syria
Founding bilateral engagement with the Canadian Embassy in Damascus, 2006
2006 – Present
SYCAB business delegation to Canada, June 2010
2006 – Present
Exchanging gifts with Canadian partners during the 2010 delegation
2006 – Present
One-to-one business meeting between Syrian and Canadian professionals
2006 – Present
SYCAB members meeting with the Canadian delegation in Damascus
2006 – Present
SYCAB training programme graduation
Building bridges and creating commercial opportunities between Canada and Syria
Mohamad Daboul (born in 1950 in Damascus, Syria) is an entrepreneur and industrialist. He began his career after graduating from the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Science, Damascus University, in 1974. In 1976, he founded the Madar Group, a leading manufacturer of aluminum products, rolling shutters, glass, and related accessories in Syria. He also established Orbit Company in Jordan and Setara and Canex companies in Egypt.
Eng. Nidal Al-Bitar is a development leader and engineering expert with over two decades of experience spanning engineering, international diplomacy, private sector development, and humanitarian programming. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Damascus (1992) and an Executive MBA (2006), combining strong technical foundations with strategic business leadership.
Eng. Firas Al-Rifai is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Syrian Canadian Business Association (SYCAB), supporting bilateral business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and professional collaboration between the Syrian and Canadian business communities.
Mr. Ayman Alasali is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Syrian Canadian Business Association (SYCAB), actively engaged in fostering commercial networks, investment opportunities, and sustainable economic cooperation between Canada and Syria.
An industrialist and investor with more than twenty years of experience in engineering industries, transportation infrastructure, and specialized contracting. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University and later earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sheffield Business School. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Monmetal, a Canadian company specializing in metal industries.
Business professionals in conversation with the Canadian and Syrian flags and a city skyline behind them
A group of business delegates standing with a host official around a boardroom table
An audience facing a stage with the SYCAB logo on a large screen
Visitors at an exhibition stand discussing olive oil and food products
A worker in a hard hat overseeing a production line in a manufacturing plant
Two business professionals in a one-to-one meeting across a table with a laptop and documents
Three professionals working together on laptops at a café table
Sunset over a landscape between a Syrian landmark on the left and the CN Tower on the right, each wrapped in its national flag
Seminar on Solving Complex Problems
SYCAB Delegation Group Photo
Networking Reception — Canada–Syria Business Leaders
Certificate Ceremony & Training Program
SYCAB Members Outing
SYCAB Board Meeting
Official Business Dinner
Exchange of Gifts with Delegation Guests
Women in Business — Members Gathering
Training Session Certificates
Workshop on Planning & Communications
Industrial Facility Visit
Seminar Speakers & Guests