The 2022 Syrian Chambers of Industry and the Syrian Federation of Chambers of Industry elections brought changes to the heads of the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry and of the Federation. Changes in the composition of the boards of directors of the Chambers of Industry and the Federation reflect different dynamics within the manufacturing industry. The representation within these economic chambers and the rise of business personalities demonstrate their dependence on the necessary proximity to the Presidential Palace. The promotion of businesspeople in the Chambers of Industry and the Federation could play a role in fostering the economic normalisation of Damascus, notably with the UAE, through their positions in Business Councils.
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