The Syrian Future Movement follows with great interest and appreciation the news of the Syrian Ministry of Energy’s signing, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, of a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi cybersecurity company “Cypher.” The Movement views this as a practical implementation of the “New Syria” vision, which is based on digital transformation, securing infrastructure, and strengthening strategic partnerships with sister nations, thus contributing to national security and supporting economic recovery.
The Syrian Future Movement commends this step, which establishes strategic cooperation in a sensitive and vital sector.
The memorandum was signed by Ibrahim Al-Adhan, Assistant Minister for Planning and Institutional Excellence, on behalf of the Ministry of Energy, and by Thamer Al-Dhafeeri, CEO of Cypher, in the presence of several officials from both the Ministry and the company.
The memorandum stipulates cooperation in developing standards, regulations, and legislation related to cybersecurity in the energy sector, enhancing compliance with international standards, and developing the Ministry’s capabilities in protecting critical assets, early threat detection, and effective response to cyberattacks, thereby ensuring business continuity and the protection of sensitive data and assets.
This partnership embodies joint Arab cooperation in confronting technological and security challenges, and represents an investment in Saudi Arabia’s advanced expertise in this field.
The Syrian Future Movement notes that the energy sector is among the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, and that its protection has become a national and security imperative that cannot be postponed.
We commend this approach, which contributes to enhancing preparedness to counter cyber threats and developing national capabilities in this area, thereby strengthening the security and sustainability of the energy sector in Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement also points out that this step aligns with the Ministry’s direction towards digital transformation and strengthening infrastructure security through partnerships with specialized companies to support the security and sustainability of the energy sector, following the example of leading countries in this field.
The Syrian Future Movement reiterates its unwavering support for digital transformation and enhanced cybersecurity, as published on its official website. This includes:
- The statement on the “National Strategy for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing” (dated July 22, 2026), which emphasized that developing the financial and institutional system requires a secure and integrated digital environment and protecting critical infrastructure from cyber risks.
- The statement on “Activating the ECMWF ecCharts Platform” (dated July 19, 2026), which affirmed that investing in technology and digital infrastructure is an investment in Syria’s future.
- The study “Central Bank of Syria Strategy 2026–2030” (dated May 7, 2026), which indicated that digital transformation in the financial and banking sector is a fundamental pillar for achieving monetary stability and sustainable development, and that protecting digital infrastructure is a prerequisite for the success of this transformation.
The Syrian Future Movement expresses cautious optimism and offers a set of recommendations to ensure the achievement of the desired goals of this partnership and the sustainability of its positive impact:
- Accelerating the implementation of the memorandum’s provisions, developing clear implementation plans with specific timelines, and adopting measurable performance indicators to monitor progress in areas such as legislative development, enhancing compliance with international standards, and developing early threat detection and response capabilities for cyberattacks.
- Building the capacity of national personnel in the field of cybersecurity through specialized training programs in cooperation with Cipher and the exchange of expertise, to ensure the project’s sustainability and enable Syrian personnel to manage and operate the security system with high efficiency.
- Strengthening cooperation with companies and institutions specializing in cybersecurity to expand the scope of protection to include all vital sectors, in line with the move towards digital transformation and enhancing infrastructure security.
- Launching national awareness campaigns about the dangers of cyberattacks and methods of prevention, targeting all segments of society, especially those working in the energy sector and vital institutions, to promote a culture of security and prevention.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that investing in cybersecurity is an investment in Syria’s future, and a message of hope that the new Syria is capable of keeping pace with technological advancements and building a comprehensive security system worthy of its people’s sacrifices and aspirations.
We believe that the Syrian government and its international partners are called upon today to build on this momentum, expand the scope of cooperation, and ensure that this partnership becomes a model of successful Arab cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, a source of improved lives for citizens, and a foundation for building the new Syria on the principles of security and sustainable development.
The Syrian Future Movement will remain a supporter, critic, and monitor of this path, striving to build the new Syria on the foundations of security, dignity, and sustainable development.
