Unknown Bombardment Thwarts Turkish Efforts to Open Abu Al-Zandin Crossing with the Regime
Turkish continuous attempts to open the crossing conflict with the interests of local and regional powers seeking to maintain barriers between different areas of influence
November 6, 2024, 5:53 pm

Unknown Bombardment Thwarts Turkish Efforts to Open Abu Al-Zandin Crossing with the Regime

معبر أبو الزندين

The "Military Police" began closing the Abu Al-Zandin crossing near Al-Bab city in rural Aleppo, which separates areas controlled by the Syrian regime and Turkish-backed factions, following a mysterious attack that caused injuries.

The crossing was targeted on Monday by an unknown rocket attack, resulting in two injuries, including a humanitarian organization worker. Local sources told North Press that operations at Abu Al-Zandin crossing have been suspended indefinitely, without an official statement being issued.

The sources revealed that all efforts by the opposition's "Interim Government" to operate the crossing since June 26 have failed. Unknown bombardment targeted the crossing in late July, just one day after its opening, leading to its closure throughout the previous period until this morning.

Other sources told North Press that the "Interim Government" spoke about opening the crossing to receive Syrians fleeing the war in Lebanon, amid skepticism about the validity of this justification, suggesting the move was in response to continuous Turkish desires.

It's worth noting that the Abu Al-Zandin crossing represents a strategic crossing point between areas controlled by the Syrian regime and areas under Turkish-backed factions in northern rural Aleppo.

The crossing has witnessed numerous attempts to reopen it during past years, but all have failed due to ongoing security tensions and disputes between conflicting parties.

Levant-Agencies

Airstrikes Hit "Illegal" Crossing Between Syria and Lebanon Qatar Moves Towards More Authoritarianism: Cancellation of Elections and Enhancement of Emir's Powers

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.