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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A bathtub made of high-density foam is displayed during BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor showcases a hydro solar panel during BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor showcases different industrial screws and fasteners during BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor showcases a mobile mapping system during BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2024

(240214) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the BUILDEX 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024. About 340 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at BUILDEX 2024, Western Canada's convention and trade show for the construction industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past some stone wall designs at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor (L) looks at EV car charging devices at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at some wall panel designs at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A company showcases its fiberglass reinforced polymer rebar products at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces the staircase's construction to a visitor at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor (R) looks at a wall panel construction demonstration at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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Syrian construction firms manage to overcome Western sanctions via self-sufficiency

STORY: Syrian construction firms manage to overcome Western sanctions via self-sufficiency DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the expoSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOAYAD DABBAS, CEO of Contracting CompanySOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): JEAN KASABIAN, Executive Director of Concrete and Building MaterialsSOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SOHAIL ABDEL LATIF, Syrian Minister of Works and Housing STORYLINE: Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. Heads of local companies seeking business opportunities have flocked to the five-day Buildex construction fair, which runs until Saturday at the Damascus Fairground outside the capital city, where attendees told Xinhua how they have joined hands to tide through the adversities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOAYAD DABBAS, CEO of Contracting Company "Of co

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man attends the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-BUILDEX-CONSTRUCTION FAIR

(220616) -- DAMASCUS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Buildex construction fair at the Damascus Fairground outside Damascus, Syria, on June 16, 2022. Syrian construction companies have managed to stay afloat using homemade tools and equipment despite the heavy economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, said local chief executives and directors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a wooden construction design during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wine cellar products are displayed during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An architectural structure made from plywood panels is displayed during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People look at wall construction materials during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor experiences light-weight construction tools during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor talks with exhibitors during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past kitchen and bath products during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-2022 BUILDEX SHOW

(220323) -- VANCOUVER, March 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at wall insulation designs during the 2022 BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 23, 2022. As one of Canada's largest conferences and trade shows for building industry, the 2022 BUILDEX Vancouver kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the latest building materials, products and technologies. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)