AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPayments & Finance: Syria recorded its first international card payments in more than 15 years after Visa and Mastercard reconnection, with QNB Group processing the first POS transaction—an early sign of banking and commerce reopening after the US removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list. Reconstruction & Trade: President Ahmed al-Sharaa met the Saudi-Syrian Business Council as both sides push expanded investment channels; talks also covered a joint Saudi-Syrian bank and direct standardized banking links to speed capital flows. Transport & Logistics: Saudi Arabia and Syria signed four pacts to boost cooperation in roads, railways, postal services, and civil aviation—aimed at reviving trade corridors and logistics capacity. Energy & Industry Policy: The US issued an executive order restricting foreign-made electrical equipment for its bulk-power grid, a move that could ripple into global supply chains relevant to energy projects. Education & Human Capital: Kurdish language was formally introduced as an elective in Syrian schools starting the 2026-2027 academic year, a major shift for cultural and linguistic inclusion. Security & Regional Industry: Russia said it is discussing a possible “reformatting” of its military facilities in Syria, including logistics functions around Tartous.
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