Doushesh is a digital classifieds platform based in Damascus, Syria. At the start of 2026, the company raised pre-seed funding, which is an important step for Syria’s growing startup ecosystem.
Along with the funding, Doushesh announced a technical partnership with Adnan Khabbaz. He has joined the company as a Partner and Technical Advisor.
Adnan Khabbaz brings regional experience in building and growing large consumer platforms, which will help strengthen Doushesh’s technology and operations.
The new funding and leadership support will help Doushesh digitise and organise Syria’s buying and selling market, which is still mostly informal in many areas.
Doushesh is a local-first marketplace that focuses on trust, safety, and reliable transactions. Instead of just chasing fast growth the company is building a community-driven platform that fits local needs and real-life conditions.
In 2026, Doushesh will focus on two main goals at the same time. The first goal is to grow its user base across Syria’s major provinces, while keeping the growth balanced and sustainable.
The second goal is to keep users active on the platform by improving the quality and trustworthiness of listings. The company plans to introduce stricter rules to reduce fake and misleading advertisements.
By focusing on trust and verification, Doushesh wants to become the safest and most reliable local platform for buying and selling across Syria.
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