MOVE FORUM
Pioneering Digital Transport Entrepreneurship in Syria
It’s Time to Innovate. Connect. And Build a Sustainable Transport Future Together
- 07 October, 2025
- Damascus – Syria
The First Platform to Bridge Government and Innovators in Syria’s Digital Transport Sector
Event Overview
This is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering movement. The MOVE forum is a catalyst for change, designed to directly address the challenges of outdated transport systems in Syria. It’s the first time government officials, the private sector, and entrepreneurs are coming together on one platform to build a smarter, more efficient future for mobility.
This is where open dialogue turns into actionable solutions. You won’t just hear about progress; you’ll help create it. The forum provides a unique space to connect with key decision-makers, secure funding for your projects, and showcase your ideas to a focused and influential audience.
Join us to move the conversation forward. Join us to move Syria forward.
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The Live Broadcast
Don’t miss a moment of the MOVE Forum. Follow the keynote addresses, strategic dialogue sessions, and the crucial startup competition via the live broadcast. Be a witness to the shaping of Syria’s digital transport future.
The Future of Transport Starts with You
Key Highlights
MOVE is not just an event; it’s a launchpad for innovation and collaboration in Syria’s transport sector. Here’s what you’ll find:
Ministerial-Level Dialogue
Engage directly with key government figures to discuss regulatory challenges and shape future policy.
A National First
Be part of the first-ever forum in Syria to unite the public sector, innovators, and investors for a common goal.
Startup Competition with Prizes
Showcase your digital transport solution and compete for financial awards to help turn your vision into reality.
Actionable Outcomes
Contribute to the final recommendations that will guide the digital transformation of Syria's transport system.
Networking Hub
Connect with investors, industry leaders, and like-minded entrepreneurs from across the region to forge new partnerships.
Ministerial-Level Dialogue
Engage directly with key government figures to discuss regulatory challenges and shape future policy.
A National First
Be part of the first-ever forum in Syria to unite the public sector, innovators, and investors for a common goal.
Startup Competition with Prizes
Showcase your digital transport solution and compete for financial awards to help turn your vision into reality.
Actionable Outcomes
Contribute to the final recommendations that will guide the digital transformation of Syria’s transport system.
Networking Hub
Connect with investors, industry leaders, and like-minded entrepreneurs from across the region to forge new partnerships.
Showcase Your Vision for Digital Transport
Startup Competition
The MOVE forum is designed with clear goals to drive progress in Syria’s transport sector. Our work is focused on tangible outcomes that will build a smarter, more connected future.
Take centre stage at MOVE with our Startup Competition!
This is your chance to pitch innovative digital transport solutions to a panel of specialised judges.
Seven entrepreneurial ideas will be selected to present their concepts.
All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation, while three finalists will be honoured with cash prizes to help kickstart their projects, gain visibility, and connect with potential investors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into action.
Vote for Your Favorite Project
Showcase of Competing Projects
Your vote decides the winner!
Official Spokespersons
H.E.
Dr. Yarob Badr
Minister of Transport
H.E.
Abdulsalam Haykal
Minister of Communications and IT
Dr.
Raghda Zidan
Delegate of the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor
H.E.
Omar Alghabra
Former Minister of Transport - Canada
Hear from the Leaders Driving the Digital Transformation
Speakers
MOVE brings together the key voices shaping the future of transport. This is your chance to hear directly from the people with the power to make change.
Anas Almarie
EMCEE
Khaled Mustafa
CEO, YallaGo!
Ali Ali
Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Internet and Communications
Shadi Al-Azma
Chairman of the Excellence and
Creativity Authority in Syria
Ahmad Sufyan Bayram
Advisor to the Minister of
Communications and Technology
for Innovation and Startups
Mohammed Zahran Al-Hadar
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Digital Transformation Management Expert
Alia Mohammed
Operational and Strategic
Excellence
Mohamed Ragab Marai
Directorate of Information Technology
and Modern Transport Systems at the
Ministry of Transport
Omar Al-Halabi
Expert in electronic payments,
digital transformation and fintech
Naji Al-Shawi
Chairman of the Syrian National
Committee of the International
Chamber of Commerce
Riyadh Chamber
Elite Speakers
Ali Ali
Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab
Union for Internet and Communications
Shadi Al-Azma
Chairman of the Excellence and
Creativity Authority in Syria
Khaled Mustafa
Co-founder, YallaGo!
Ahmad Sufyan Bayram
Advisor to the Minister of
Communications and Technology
for Innovation and Startups
Mohammed Zahran Al-Hadar
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
and Digital Transformation Management
Expert
Alia Mohammed
Operational and Strategic
Excellence
Mohamed Ragab Marai
Directorate of Information Technology
and Modern Transport Systems at the
Ministry of Transport
Omar Al-Halabi
Expert in electronic payments, digital
transformation and fintech
Naji Al-Shawi
Chairman of the Syrian National
Committee of the International
Chamber of Commerce
Riyadh Chamber
Elite Speakers
Specialised Experts Guiding the Next Generation of Projects
The Scientific Committee
An elite group of sector leaders and specialized experts undertakes the evaluation of entrepreneurial ideas, ensuring that promising projects find their path toward application and success.
Dr. Ammar Jokhdar
Chairman of the Scientific Committee,
Dean of Faculty of
Information Technology Engineering - Damascus
University
Dr. Ammar Jokhdar
Chairman of the Scientific Committee, Dean of Faculty of Information Technology Engineering - Damascus University
Laith Rakabi
Deputy General Manager at
Fransabank Syria
Raya Mohammed Riad Arafat
Minister's Advisor for Digital
Transformation Affairs - Syrian Ministry
of Transport
Khaled Mustafa
CEO, YallaGo!
Ahmad Sufyan Bayram
Advisor to the Minister of
Communications and Technology
for Innovation and Startups
Dr. Shadi Al-Azma
Chairman of the Excellence and
Creativity Authority in Syria
Ali Ali
Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Internet and Communications
Ahmad Sufyan Bayram
Advisor to the Minister of
Communications and Technology
for Innovation and Startups
Ali Ali
Assistant Secretary-General of the
Arab Union for Internet and
Communications
Dr. Shadi Al-Azma
Chairman of the Excellence and
Creativity Authority in Syria
Showcase Your Innovations to a Targeted Audience
Exhibitors
Looking for the right platform to showcase your brand? Exhibit at MOVE to connect directly with the leaders, investors, and innovators driving the future of transport in Syria.
A Full Day of Actionable Insights and Opportunities
Agenda
Join us for a focused day of sessions and networking designed to drive progress. The agenda is built to connect you with leaders and innovators, giving you a direct path to new ideas and partnerships.
09:30 - 10:00 AM
- Receiving guests and distributing informational materials
10:00 - 10:30 AM
- Sponsor's word - Yalago Company
- Speech by the representative of the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor
- Speech by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Abdel Salam Heikal
- Speech by the Minister of Transport, Dr. Engineer Yaarub Suleiman Badr
10:30 - 11:30 AM
- Guest of Honor: Former Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Al-Ghabra, Title: From digital innovation to sustainable transportation
11:30 - 12:00 PM
- Networking and opportunities
12:00 - 01:30 AM
- Session Chairman: M. Ali Ali - Assistant Secretary General of the Arab Union for Internet and Communications
- Muhammad Rajab Mari - Directorate of Informatics and Modern Transportation Systems at the Ministry of Transport
- Ahmed Sufyan Bayram - Advisor to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Creativity
- Omar Al-Halabi - Office of the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria - Expert in electronic payment, digital transformation, and fintech
- Naji Al-Shawi - Chairman of the Syrian National Committee for the International Chamber of Commerce
01:30 - 03:00 PM
- Riyadh Chamber of Commerce
- Session Chairman: Dr. Shadi Al-Azma - Chairman of the Excellence and Creativity Authority
- Muhannad Al-Samman - Founder and Partner of MOVO
- Khaled Mustafa - Founder and Partner of YallaGo
- Malek Anan - General Manager of Tafadul Company
- Alia Mohammed - from Emirates Transport
03:00 - 04:00 PM
- Explore new connections and unwind during this dedicated lunch break.
04:00 - 05:30 PM
- Zajil - Hophop - Drive - Raqeeb - Hosh Plus - Cycle Hub - Tizkarti.
05:30 - 06:30 PM
- Reviewing the technical solutions and projects presented by participating companies
06:30 - 07:00 PM
- Honoring the three winning projects in the competition
- Announcement of recommendations and results - Dr. Ammar Jokhdar
- A final word
06:30 - 07:00 PM
Building a Smarter Future Together
Sponsors & Partners
The MOVE forum is made possible through the support of forward-thinking partners who share our vision for a smarter transport future. Their investment is a direct commitment to innovation and collaboration in Syria’s digital landscape.
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