Digital Transformation Agreement Signed Between Türksat and Syria
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Türksat and Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment for digital transformation and modernization of land registry systems.
Türkiye’s satellite and IT company Türksat has signed a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment to cooperate in the field of digital transformation. The agreement, conducted via videoconference, particularly covers the digitalization of land registry and cadastre services.
Memorandum Signed via Videoconference
The signing ceremony was attended by Syria’s Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Environment Zafer al-Omar and Türksat General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay. The parties reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in digital transformation and technological innovation.
Omar stated that the digital transformation plan is based on an analysis of the current situation and that practices in different countries were examined. He noted that Türksat stood out as one of the key partners in this process.
Land Registry and Cadastre Services as a Priority
Within the scope of the agreement, transitioning land registry and cadastre services to digital infrastructure was identified as a priority. Omar mentioned that during a visit to Türkiye in December, municipal operations and land registry systems were examined on-site.
Omar emphasized that Türksat had previously established infrastructure in this field in Türkiye and noted that the company has also been involved in similar projects in Azerbaijan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Digital Transformation Covers Multiple Areas
It was reported that the digital transformation plan includes municipal services, zoning plans, transportation, and land registry processes. It was noted that the signed memorandum provides a general framework, and more specific agreements are planned for the future.
12-Month Digitalization Target for Damascus
It was stated that a large portion of the existing land records are currently in paper format, and the goal is to digitize approximately 500,000 to 600,000 contracts and 5,000 land registry books in Damascus.
The process is expected to be completed within approximately 12 months, and thanks to the digital infrastructure to be established, citizens will be able to access services electronically without the need for physical applications.