training and medical complex amounted to over 1 billion of Syrian Pound <US S250 m.) In the last five-year plan. Construction of the main buildings of the University In latakia has been completed as well as the construction of the auxiliary buildings of the University In Haleb (Including hostels and educational buildings>. Branches of Universities are set up In small towns of the country such as Heme Delr AI Zor. A design of the complex of buildings at the University of Hums Is being elaborated. The University of Damascus provides for more than 70,000 undergradu• ate students and more than 500 post-graduates. 218 0 10 co ('f RESEARCH ACTIVITIES The general coordination of the research activity and publishing of works on natural and technical sciences are carried out by the Supreme Council for Sciences. The Arab Academy of Sciences, founded In 1919, carries out research works on the Arable language, literature and culture, as also the Damascus Academy, founded In 1919. To each Ministry In the Syrian Arab Republic a scientific end research Institute Js attached to deal with the related problems of the public economy. They are equipped with the laboratories and computer centres. Instructors of the educational Institutions take active part In their work for additional remuneration. The largest among them Is the Scientific and Research Centre of the Mlnsltry of Defence. A leading part Is played also by the Scientif-Ic and Research Centre for Industrial products as well es the Agrlc~ltural Scientific Centre. There are also scientific and research subdivisions at the universities. There Is the agricultural scientific and research centre at the Haleb University, and the Supreme Institute of social activity , founded In 1961, at the Damascus University, where the economic and social researches are carried out. Three agricultural scientific and research centres with 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the development of education and research institutions in Syria, mentioning the construction of buildings, student enrollment, and research activities. It also highlights the involvement of universities and research centers in various fields, such as agriculture, industry, and defense. This suggests that the category related to education and science may be the most fitting.

**Category**
Education, Science and technology