AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: Israel shelled western Daraa near Jamla, with reports of artillery hitting agricultural areas and residential outskirts, as talks over a security deal remain difficult. Border & Security: At Syria’s Jdeidet Yabous crossing, customs seized 23kg of hashish and Captagon pills hidden in food containers. Economy & Finance: Syria is set to appoint Safwat Raslan as central bank chief, a sign of renewed push to reconnect with global finance after sanctions eased. Humanitarian & Aid: EU irregular entries into the bloc fell 40% in early 2026, but smuggling networks remain adaptable; meanwhile WFP cuts to Syria aid continue to bite. Regional Moves: Saudi Arabia pledged $1.5bn for “Syria Without Camps,” while Lebanon launched a tender to revive the Tripoli–Abboudiyeh rail link to reconnect trade corridors. Culture & Heritage: UAE support is restoring Damascus’ Umayyad Mosque, and Art Dubai spotlights “standing by the ruins” themes tied to Gaza’s erased landmarks.
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