Written by Mr. Ali Qasem. If a genie had come out to me a year ago from his lamp, shouting his famous phrase: “At your service!”, I would not have dared to ask him for a visit to my country Syria… Even the genie, most likely, would have been afraid of the Assad regime’s intelligence services and prisons in my homeland. But God’s grace is immense, granted to whom He wills… And God willed it so: the Tyrant of the Levant departed never to return, and Syria was restored to its people and its children. At that moment, there appeared...

More than four thousand years ago, on the western coast of great Syria, one of the most beautiful and radiant cities on earth was born… Jableh was born. Jableh, the city that embraces the Mediterranean, where its waves rush toward the rocky shores, carving eternal paintings, plucking fragments from its stones, and scattering them across the world—souvenirs from a city that never dies. Here, where a thousand histories intersect with a thousand civilizations, its streets and ancient alleys speak volumes…

The Roman theater in the city of Jableh is considered one of the most prominent archaeological landmarks on the Syrian coast and is classified as one of the largest and most important Roman theaters in Syria. Located in the heart of the coastal city of Jableh, it tells the story of a rich history dating back to the 1st century AD, when the city was an important cultural center during the Roman era. The theater was built in the traditional Roman style from locally available limestone...

The coast of Jableh is considered one of the most beautiful stretches along the Mediterranean in Syria, and it is a distinctive destination for visitors who seek the beauty of nature and the tranquility that characterizes this area. The coastline extends alongside the city of Jableh, embracing the vast blue of the sea, mirrored by the green mountains that enhance the scene with even more charm and splendor. Jableh’s coast is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and its sandy and pebbled beaches, making it ideal for families, fishing enthusiasts, and swimmers. It is also dotted with small traditional fishing harbors used by local fishermen, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the lives of people who live by the sea.