Google Services Return to Syria After Ban

Google services are returning to Syria after years of restrictions under Bashar Assad’s regime, as announced by Communications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal. Users can now access the Google Play store without VPNs, with expectations for full access to other platforms within weeks. The process involves legal approvals, technical adjustments, and quality testing, supported by 40 Syrian employees at Google. This change follows the end of Assad’s regime in December 2024 and the establishment of a new transitional administration in January 2025.

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