AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture & Rural Livelihoods: Afrin wheat looks better this season, but farmers say costs (seeds, fertilizer, diesel, harvesting, transport) and weak selling prices are squeezing returns. Border & Land Use: In Quneitra, Israeli forces bulldozed agricultural land near Samadaniya al-Gharbiya and blocked roads with berms; a detained man was later released. Energy Logistics: Lebanon is preparing a roadmap to move Iraqi fuel oil by road through Syria to Tripoli, focusing on border-crossing and road readiness. Regional Security With Industrial Spillovers: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, treating attacks on one as attacks on all—while analysts frame it as a shift toward regional security autonomy that could reshape trade and defense-industrial cooperation. Sanctions & Trade Pressure: Iraq’s crude exports reportedly fell 75% amid Strait of Hormuz closures and regional escalation, triggering liquidity stress and salary delays. Investment & Modernization: Jordan’s government says 343 of 394 economic modernization projects started in early 2026, supported by new investment incentives and regulatory steps.
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