# Raqqa breaks ground on Ain Issa cement plant planned for over 6,000 tonnes a day

> The project includes an estimated 800 jobs and a 2.5-year construction schedule

- **Source date:** 2026-10-13
- **Original source:** [Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](https://sana.sy/locals/2606142/)
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The Economy and Industry Ministry and Raqqa Governorate held a groundbreaking for a cement plant in Ain Issa involving Al-Hassan Holding Group and a Chinese company. The plant is planned to produce more than 6,000 tonnes per day, with construction through final line commissioning scheduled for 2.5 years. An Al-Hassan Holding board member said the project is expected to create about 800 jobs. These are planned capacity and employment figures; the plant was not reported as operating.

[Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](https://sana.sy/locals/2606142/)

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