The Syrian presidency unveiled the country’s new national emblem during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on July 3, accompanied by nationwide celebrations in major city squares, reports Anadolu Agency. The announcement came as the country transitions from decades of Baath Party rule into a new political phase.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa described the new emblem as a reflection of “a united, indivisible Syria,” according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
“The identity we launch today reflects Syria’s new historical phase,” al-Sharaa said during the event. “It draws inspiration from the golden eagle – symbolizing strength, determination, speed, precision and innovation.”
The golden eagle replaces the previous symbol of a hawk and is topped by three stars representing the people’s liberation, as described by the Ministry of Information.
Its five tail feathers symbolise Syria’s main geographical regions – the north, east, west, south and centre – while its 14 wing feathers represent the country’s 14 provinces, each said to tell “a story of resilience over 14 years of revolution.”
The adoption of the new identity will be followed by practical changes, including replacing national ID cards and passports to align with the updated design.
“Whoever reviews history will find that Damascus is the beginning and end of the world’s story and will realise that what we lived through under the previous regime was the most humiliating era in the history of the city,” al-Sharaa added.
