AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSyria Tech Access: Syrians report the Microsoft Store is gradually reopening without VPN, letting users browse, download, and update apps—though access still varies by provider and account, hinting at a phased rollout after years of digital restrictions. Water Infrastructure: Acwa–WTCO and engineering firm Fichtner signed a technical services deal with Syria’s Ministry of Energy to assess water resources and plan seawater desalination and transmission, producing a prioritized roadmap for sustainable infrastructure. Education & Language Rights: Education International backed Kurdish teachers after Syria’s Education Ministry limited Kurdish-language instruction to three classes per week, warning it undermines students’ mother-tongue rights and teachers’ livelihoods. Business Expansion: Baladna says it’s pushing into Syria (and Algeria) to build an operational footprint, backed by R&D and product development as it targets a 20% market share. Regional Tech/Policy Context: The week also featured broader signals of tech and policy shifts across the region, from sanctions-driven digital limits to infrastructure planning priorities.
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