AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPower & Infrastructure: Syria is rebuilding its electricity sector with over $10B pledged for generation, transmission, and exploration, with Gulf-linked funding and a key lesson from Jordan: separate regulation from grid operations to build investor confidence. Reconstruction Market: At the 63rd Damascus International Fair, foreign firms are testing the waters for rebuilding—while banking and logistics hurdles remain. Finance & Payments: Syria’s US terrorism delisting is already changing daily life and business—Visa and Mastercard launched international card payments in Syria after more than 15 years, and officials say SWIFT access and banking upgrades could unlock investment. Governance & Security Tech: Syria’s state integrates Kurdish-led forces after SDF dissolution, with adviser appointments signaling a shift in how security is managed. Drones & Defense Tech: Turkey’s homegrown armed drones keep spreading across the region, with recent reports of Akinci use in Yemen and Libya. Culture & Tech Literacy: Young entrepreneurs in Syria and abroad are turning ideas into market-ready products, showing how practical skills can start early.
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