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Winery Owner Hopes for Revival Amid Legal Uncertainty

1/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Shadi Jarjour, owner of a winery in Tartous, has faced nearly two years of losses because unclear laws on alcohol sales bar him from selling wine.
  • Abu Ali, who runs a tourist shop, has shifted from regime merchandise to revolutionary products, but business remains slow.
  • Despite concerns about Islamist authorities, a vibrant party scene persists in Damascus.
  • Jarjour remains hopeful that regulations could revive his business and expand his market.