Agribusiness & Cash Flow: Farmers in Hasaka say wheat payments are delayed because the Agricultural Bank lacks liquidity—about 300 million Syrian pounds are needed daily, but only around 70 million arrives, pushing costs for fuel, seeds and plowing into the next season. Trade Policy: Qatar’s customs authority clarified that higher poultry and peak-season vegetable tariffs (18% on uncut chicken; 15% on tomatoes, eggplants and zucchini during set months) apply only to imports from countries not covered by preferential exemptions, with Syria listed among exempt origins. Energy & Infrastructure Links: Lebanon and Turkey discussed electricity connections plus pipeline and hydrocarbons cooperation in New York, with teams appointed but no contract yet—aimed at easing Lebanon’s long-running power shortages. Regional Diplomacy for Industry: Syria’s al-Sharaa met Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam in New York to “open a new page,” including plans to strengthen connectivity in electricity, railways and energy. Tourism Recovery: Syria welcomed 3.52 million visitors in H1 2026, more than double year-on-year, as the government targets Gulf and higher-spending markets to convert arrivals into investment and jobs. Security Spillover to Agriculture: Israeli forces reportedly fired on agricultural land in Daraa’s Wadi al-Raqad and also entered parts of Quneitra, raising risks for farming areas near border gates.