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Al-Bukamal, Syria — The city of Al-Bukamal is experiencing a revival of economic activity, as dozens of small and medium-sized projects have been launched by young Syrians returning after years of displacement, local sources told Deir Ezzor 24.
Among the most visible signs of this resurgence are modern beverage kiosks that have popped up across the city, many operating around the clock. Tourist facilities known as maqasif, once popular gathering spots along the Euphrates River, have also begun to reopen.
Zaid Al-Sayer, one of the returnees, said he came back from Al-Bab following the collapse of the former regime. “I started a small coffee stand selling hot drinks, and later expanded into a shop,” he said. Like many others, Al-Sayer is part of a new wave of residents eager to restore life and livelihood in their hometown.
Most of the new businesses—ranging from retail stores to 24-hour restaurants—are being launched by former residents who had fled the city due to conflict.
Several cafés and eateries have also reopened along the riverfront, an area that was previously off-limits due to the presence of Iranian-backed militias. With their departure, original owners have returned to rehabilitate and reopen these spaces, marking a hopeful step toward economic and social recovery in the city.
