AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoIMF & Economy: The IMF says Syria’s recovery is accelerating, forecasting double-digit growth for 2026 while warning poverty remains widespread and uneven across regions, after a Damascus mission in July. IMF Technical Help: The Fund also agreed a wide-ranging technical assistance program to support fiscal reforms, revenue mobilization, and public debt management. Tourism Push: In Old Damascus, tour guide Raslan Ramadan reports visitor numbers are up, but tourism still hinges on flights, security, and services; Syria is banking on tourism for jobs and foreign currency, with 3.52 million visitors in H1 2026. Border Tensions: Syria denies an “alert” after reports of troop redeployments to the Iraq border, calling it routine readiness work, while Iraq says mobilization has continued for 72+ hours. Oil & Energy: Damascus plans to boost Al-Jazira output toward 200,000 bpd as fields shift under state control, and says it will restore the Iraq-Syria Haditha–Baniyas pipeline within three years. Israel-Syria Developments: Israeli forces carried out renewed raids and searches in Daraa’s Yarmouk Basin, including activity around Mariya. UAE-Syria Trade: The UAE and Syria revived their business council, aiming to unlock Gulf investment in sectors like energy, logistics, and infrastructure.
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