AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCultural Heritage & Trade: Manhattan DA returned 36 antiquities to Syria, including a Palmyra stone relief and Roman mosaics valued at about $5m, while also seizing 13 more items from the Met—another push to curb trafficking and restore heritage. Tourism & Services: Syria Travel Show 2026 is set for 28–30 September in Damascus, bringing tourism authorities, investors, hospitality and aviation players, plus startups and SMEs, as the sector tries to rebuild visitor flows. Food Industry & Household Production: Syria’s makdous tradition is slipping out of reach as poverty and food prices rise; families in rural Damascus say they can’t afford olive oil and other inputs for mouneh preservation. Reconstruction & Culture: Al Hamra Theatre reopened in Damascus after nearly nine months of rehabilitation, joining a wider wave of restored Syrian theatres and museums. Business & Investment Links: Syria and Azerbaijan move closer on trade and investment with the launch of an Azerbaijan-Syria Business Council, with a focus on partnerships and technology transfer. Energy & Logistics (Regional): Iraq renewed calls to diversify oil export routes via corridors linking Türkiye, Jordan and Syria, highlighting how regional transport and maritime disruptions can hit energy prices.
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