Confirm the office location, appointment arrangements and the service required before visiting. Use the Foreign Ministry to identify the responsible mission.
Representation in Uganda
A local presence. A continuing conversation.
Honorary Consul
Dr. Tamouh Moustafa
Honorary Consul of the Syrian Arab Republic to Uganda
Consular profile
Dr. Tamouh Moustafa is named as Syria’s Honorary Consul on this portal and in Uganda’s diplomatic records. A September 2026 government report also identifies him in that role during a courtesy call in Kampala.
Uganda’s Presidency described him in 2022 as a practising dental doctor in Kampala. His public engagements reflect a connection with both the Syrian community and Ugandan institutions.
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Personal Assistant
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Syria · Useful gateways
A clear route to your next step.
Find a public institution, explore the country’s heritage or check the latest travel guidance before making a plan.
Courtyards and craftsmanship. Cities and shared memories. Discover a country whose cultural life reaches far beyond its monuments, and the people who keep those traditions alive.
Syria lies on the eastern side of the Mediterranean, between coastal mountains, inland plains and the landscapes of the wider Levant. Damascus is the capital and Arabic is the official language.
Ancient cities sit alongside traditions of making, trading, cooking and storytelling. A stone courtyard and a family workshop offer different ways to understand the same place.
Years of conflict have affected communities, public services and historic places. This profile introduces the country’s heritage and Uganda connection while directing practical enquiries to current official channels.
Damascus · Archival city viewThe Mediterranean coast
Country fact file
The country in context.
Capital
Damascus
Region
West Asia
Currency
Syrian pound
Official language
Arabic
National Day
17 April
Government
Transitional executive
Coast
Eastern Mediterranean
Country name
Syrian Arab Republic
Damascus · Archival view
Country & institutions
An executive in transition.
Syria’s March 2025 Constitutional Declaration set out a transitional framework, with executive authority held by the President. Current institutional announcements should be checked through Syrian state channels.
The coast near Latakia
Cities & landscapes
Coast, city and open country.
The Mediterranean shore is one part of a country that also includes mountain country, agricultural plains, steppe and desert. Damascus, Aleppo, Hama and the coastal cities each occupy a different setting.
Damascus · Archival heritage view
Craft & community
Knowledge passed from hand to hand.
UNESCO recognises Syrian traditions including Aleppo Ghar soap-making and practices associated with the Damascene rose in Al-Mrah. Their value rests in the people, skills and community relationships that sustain them.
Bosra · Archival view
Heritage & recovery
A record worth protecting.
Syria’s World Heritage record includes Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra and Palmyra. Historic images introduce these places; they do not establish their present condition, access or suitability for travel.
Syria & Uganda
Connections made through people.
The local consular presence gives this relationship a human point of contact. Documented engagements range from dialogue with Ugandan institutions to participation in wider regional business discussions.
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A presence in Kampala
Dr. Tamouh Moustafa is listed as Honorary Consul. His recorded engagements show an ongoing point of contact between the Syrian community and Ugandan institutions.
Uganda’s Presidency reported a November 2022 meeting with investors from several Arab countries, accompanied by Dr. Moustafa. It records an investment discussion, rather than proof that the proposed factories were built.
Craft, food, language and professional knowledge can provide subjects for a practical proposal. Interested institutions should identify the participants, purpose and resources before approaching a counterpart.
A supplier, a producer or an institution needs a clear reason to join a conversation. Describe the product or capability, the intended customer and what would make a first activity useful.
For a Syria-related enquiry, confirm the responsible institution and current operating conditions before making commercial commitments.
Production & value additionMake the requirement specific
Food processing, workshop skills or manufacturing knowledge may offer subjects for a business conversation. These are possible areas to explore, not announced bilateral projects.
Describe the product and intended market.
Identify the capability each party brings.
Confirm capacity, quality and delivery.
Craft & small enterpriseRespect the people behind the product
A craft partnership can involve design, packaging, distribution or skills-sharing. Start by understanding the maker’s own priorities and how value would return to the people doing the work.
Identify the actual producer.
Agree ownership, pricing and presentation.
Choose a manageable first order or activity.
Professional knowledgeA useful exchange needs a defined task
Institutions can explore a workshop, remote discussion or technical exchange where a suitable counterpart exists. Establish the objective, participants, supervision and available resources first.
Choose one achievable learning outcome.
Confirm professional and institutional requirements.
Agree how the exchange will be evaluated.
Commercial arrangementsCheck the route before committing
Confirm the applicable trade rules, payment arrangements, counterpart identity and delivery conditions for the proposed transaction with the relevant authorities and professional advisers.
Identify the contracting parties.
Confirm lawful payment and transport arrangements.
Record responsibilities and supporting documents.
Prepare the enquiry
A short brief. A clear question.
Include your organisation, what you are seeking, what you can offer and a realistic scope. Ask which department or institution should take the enquiry forward.
A waterwheel, a courtyard or a stamped bar of soap can hold the memory of a place. Syria’s cultural identity lives through knowledge and everyday practice as well as its built heritage.
UNESCO’s account of Aleppo Ghar soap-making traces a family craft using olive and laurel oils, with skills passed between generations.
Courtyards, religious architecture and the fabric of the old city reveal layers of history. UNESCO’s city record offers a starting point for learning about its heritage.
The Roman theatre is a defining part of Bosra’s archaeological identity. Explore the site’s history and conservation record through UNESCO’s documentation.
Ancient routes and monumental architecture made Palmyra a meeting point of cultures. The archival view shown here predates later damage and does not represent current site conditions.
In Al-Mrah, practices around the Damascene rose connect cultivation, seasonal gathering and household craft. UNESCO recognises the tradition as living heritage sustained by families and their community.
Food, music and craftsmanship can also create a setting for cultural exchange with Syrian communities abroad.
Current travel context: the UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria. These heritage views are for cultural understanding. Review current advice and the guidance relevant to your nationality before considering travel.
An academic plan needs a named institution, a clear course and current information. A professional exchange works best when both sides agree what they want to learn and how they will work together.
Academic enquiries
Ask about the programme. Verify the arrangements.
Contact the institution directly about admission, teaching language, fees, recognition and current delivery. Confirm immigration procedures with the competent Syrian authority before committing to travel or payment.
A remote seminar, a professional discussion or a craft-focused exchange may offer a starting point where partners are available. This page does not announce a funded Uganda-Syria scholarship or placement scheme.
Shape an institutional proposal
Identify the partners, intended participants, objective, programme, supervision, delivery format and budget. Check qualification recognition and professional registration where relevant.
Confirm the procedure. Use the responsible authority.
Entry and document enquiries: confirm through official Syrian channels
Entry & documents
Your nationality. Your purpose. The current rule.
Ask the responsible Syrian mission which entry or document procedure applies to your circumstances. Confirm requirements, fees and submission arrangements through its official channel.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria. Check advice relevant to your nationality, transit requirements and the availability of appropriate support before considering a journey.
Use the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic mission information to confirm jurisdiction for your place of residence. Do not assume that every procedure can be completed at an honorary consulate.
Before sending documents
Confirm the exact document list, translations, authentication, fees and method of submission with the receiving authority. Keep a record of the official instructions you are following.
An appointment at the honorary office
Current office contacts and the street address are awaiting confirmation. Once confirmed, check the appointment arrangements and scope of assistance before visiting.
News & engagements
A conversation about peace and connection.
Kampala · September 2026
Diplomatic engagement · 4 September 2026
A courtesy call in Kampala.
A Ugandan government report records Dr. Tamouh Moustafa meeting the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs at Mbuya. Their discussion concerned peace and stability in the Middle East and the Syrian community’s connection with Uganda.
Historic architecture, working waterwheels and the Mediterranean shore. These archival views introduce the country’s geography and heritage; they do not confirm current access or conditions.
Damascus courtyardAn archival view of the Umayyad Mosque.Damascus skylineAn archival panorama of the capital.Bosra theatreThe ancient theatre in an archival photograph.PalmyraA view made before later conflict damage.HamaA traditional waterwheel in an archival view.Mediterranean coastFishing boats near Ibn Hani, Latakia.
