Disclosure Policy

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) is committed to providing reliable and accurate media content, and to maintaining full transparency regarding the organizational and financial principles that govern its journalistic work, in accordance with the standards of official media institutions.

1. Ownership and oversight

SANA operates under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Information and serves as the official media institution of the State. The Agency is funded through the general government budget.

2. Editorial Policy

SANA’s news coverage is guided by the principles of public service and national media, adhering to professional standards in the preparation of news and reports to ensure balanced and accurate coverage.

3. Relations with External Parties

The Agency does not receive commercial funding or direct support from private or foreign entities. In cases where sponsored or syndicated content is published, this will be clearly disclosed within the published material.

4. Advertising and Sponsorship

SANA does not feature paid advertising content or commercial materials within its editorial content. The Agency maintains a strict separation between news coverage and any promotional messages.

5. Correction of Errors

In the event of editorial or factual errors, SANA is committed to correcting them promptly and publishing a note or correction within the same article or in a visible location.

6. Conflict of Interest

SANA staff members are prohibited from engaging in media or commercial activities that could compromise their professional impartiality. They are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

7. Policy Updates

This Disclosure Policy is periodically reviewed to ensure its alignment with organizational, legislative, or technological developments. Any updates will be announced on this page