Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic officials are discussing with their counterparts in Iraq’s Shiite religious cities, including Najaf, to begin other projects, Ma'ab said. He also also announced that the headquarters has resumed its activities in Damascus and is developing Zaynab's sanctuary in the Syrian capital city. Zaynab, also spelled Zainab, was the daughter of the first Shiite Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad.