Mohammad Khair Alhamwi is a contributor for Syria Deeply. https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/contributor/mohamad-khair-alhamwi/rss en War Economy Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:58:16 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/12/11/eyes-on-damascus-exchange-rates-financial-restrictions-and-subsidized-fuel https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/12/11/eyes-on-damascus-exchange-rates-financial-restrictions-and-subsidized-fuel As the Syrian government and foreign powers look to wind down the war in Syria, we are closely monitoring developments on the ground in the capital for our monthly report from Damascus. Government & Pro-Government Forces War Economy Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:36:19 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/25/eyes-on-damascus-electricity-pharmacists-siege-and-sports https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/25/eyes-on-damascus-electricity-pharmacists-siege-and-sports As the Syrian government and foreign powers look to wind down the war in Syria, we are closely monitoring developments on the ground in the capital for our monthly report from Damascus. Solutions Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:54:23 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/12/how-syrian-civil-defense-is-alerting-civilians-of-potential-airstrikes https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/12/how-syrian-civil-defense-is-alerting-civilians-of-potential-airstrikes The Syrian Civil Defense has developed a warning system to help civilians evade airstrikes. Powered by a network of spotters, the online platform sends minute-by-minute alerts of potential target zones after a warplane is seen taking off. Arts & Culture Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:54:58 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/07/07/why-syria-no-longer-plays-a-leading-role-in-ramadan-tv-dramas https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/07/07/why-syria-no-longer-plays-a-leading-role-in-ramadan-tv-dramas Syria’s famed Ramadan TV dramas have slowly started to reappear in recent years, with the plot-lines increasingly focused on the war. This year, however, many of the productions were postponed, halted or went unsold and did not air during the holy month. Displacement Human Rights Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/08/finding-alternative-routes-to-europe https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/08/finding-alternative-routes-to-europe Following the plan by the EU and Turkey to turn back refugees, many are looking for alternative ways to reach Europe. Syria Deeply explores a new path to the continent that starts on the other side of the Atlantic – in South America. Civil Society Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/01/12/the-underground-route-out-of-besieged-ghouta https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/01/12/the-underground-route-out-of-besieged-ghouta While residents in Madaya may have no way out, other areas under government siege are finding creative ways to carry on. In Eastern Ghouta, a well-known rebel-held area in rural Damascus, rebel groups are allowing residents to access their network of tunnels to escape or to get provisions. Civil Society Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/10/14/illegal-degrees-for-legal-emigration https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/10/14/illegal-degrees-for-legal-emigration Hundreds of Syrian university degrees are reportedly being forged on a daily basis, putting the reputation of Syrian academics at serious risk. But counterfeiters say their only concern is to help their countrymen find a “safe way out”. Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/02/syrians-change-their-appearance-to-avoid-arrest-at-checkpoints https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/02/syrians-change-their-appearance-to-avoid-arrest-at-checkpoints Many Syrians have had to alter their attire to avoid persecution by the regime and rebel groups alike. Arts & Culture Civil Society Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/05/18/syrian-conflict-takes-its-toll-on-local-marriage-traditions https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/05/18/syrian-conflict-takes-its-toll-on-local-marriage-traditions “The prices of gold, clothes and properties have soared. Wedding rings now cost what used to cover a year of apartment rent.”.