Damascus Governor Apologizes to Engineers Over Controversial Remarks
Damascus Governor Maher Marwan Idlibi issued a clarification stating his earlier remarks about outperforming many engineers were taken out of context, apologizing to anyone he wronged and confirming a cooperation memo with the engineers syndicate for training.
Key points
- Damascus governor apologized to anyone he wronged with his remarks
- The controversy began after he said he outperforms many engineers
- A cooperation memo with the engineers syndicate was signed at the meeting
- The governorate employs a large team of engineers and specialists
- The statement is a personal apology with no administrative decision
What did the Damascus governor say in his clarification?
Damascus Governor Maher Marwan Idlibi issued a clarification after his earlier remark that he outperforms many engineers sparked widespread debate. He suggested that words spoken out of affection and a spirit of cooperation can sometimes be taken out of context, describing his comment as a mix of warmth and banter that followed a joke from the engineers syndicate head during the same meeting.
The governor closed his statement with an explicit apology: he apologized to anyone he had wronged or who had misunderstood his words, calling for understanding, noting that needs exceed available resources, that work in the capital continues around the clock, and that the volume of work doubled after the liberation.
Damascus governorate ties with engineers and specialists
The governor affirmed that the governorate works closely with engineers and specialists of various fields on dozens of projects residents need daily, and that it has a large team of engineers and specialists with broad expertise. He said the very meeting that caused the uproar is proof of the governorate's respect for professional expertise and its need for it.
He explained that the meeting's purpose was a partnership with the engineers syndicate on rehabilitation and training for governorate staff, and that a cooperation memo was signed at that gathering in front of everyone. The governorate also partners with specialists from Damascus University and other institutions on multiple projects.
What does this mean for Syrians?
The clarification is a personal apology from the governor and includes no administrative decision or measure against anyone. Still, it reflects the relationship between government bodies and professional syndicates at a time when, as the governor described, the volume of work in Damascus has doubled, making partnership with engineers and specialists an official priority.
For Syrian engineers, at home and abroad, the signed memo with the syndicate points to an institutional track for training governorate staff, at a time when demand for technical expertise in the capital's daily projects keeps rising.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the Damascus governor apologize to engineers?
Because an earlier remark that he outperforms many engineers sparked backlash. The governor clarified his words were banter and warmth following a joke by the engineers syndicate head, taken out of context, and he apologized to anyone he wronged or who misunderstood him.
Did the governor's statement include any administrative decision?
No, the statement is a clarification and personal apology only, with no administrative decision or action against anyone. The only concrete measure mentioned is a cooperation memo signed with the engineers syndicate at the meeting in question.
What was the purpose of the meeting that caused the controversy?
According to the statement, the meeting aimed at a partnership with the engineers syndicate for rehabilitation and training of Damascus governorate staff, and a cooperation memo was signed during it in front of attendees.
Does Damascus governorate cooperate with bodies other than the engineers syndicate?
Yes, per the statement the governorate partners with specialists from Damascus University and other institutions and specializations on multiple projects, and employs a large team of engineers and specialists with broad experience.
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