The new academic year begins at the oil institutes affiliated with the Ministry of Energy, attended by the Assistant Minister of Energy and the CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company

Mr. Ghiath Diab, Assistant Minister of Energy for Petroleum Affairs, inaugurated the 2026–2027 academic year today at the Technical Institute for Oil and Gas in Homs Governorate. The event was attended by Engineer Youssef Qablawi, CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, and Mr. Mohammad Ishaq, Director of Vocational Education and Training
During the inauguration, Mr. Diab emphasized the importance of developing vocational education in the oil sector and enhancing the readiness of young personnel to align with the sector's needs. Meanwhile, Engineer Qablawi highlighted the role of specialized training in preparing a skilled national workforce capable of supporting operational activities at oil facilities
The delegation toured the institute’s departments, inspecting classrooms, technical laboratories, and practical training programs. The Assistant Minister received a briefing on plans to update curricula and improve student preparedness in oil and gas-related specializations, while the CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company reviewed the mechanisms linking field training with operational requirements at oil facilities
The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its continued support for specialized educational institutions and the enhancement of their training programs, aiming to supply the oil sector with qualified professionals capable of meeting and advancing work requirements