AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSyria’s Digital Payments Restart: Visa and Mastercard returned to Syria after 15 years, with early card processing running through Paymera, a new network by the telecoms ministry—an important step, but Syria remains largely cash-based and still faces trust and infrastructure hurdles. Oil & Gas Recovery Watch: Syria is preparing tenders to upgrade refining capacity; Homs and Baniyas are reportedly operating at about 20% of pre-war levels, with plans to refurbish units and even build a new 150,000 b/d refinery, potentially involving foreign refinery tech. Sanctions Roadmap: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Trump that lifting remaining U.S. sanctions is key to reviving the economy; the last major barrier is Syria’s 1979 state sponsor of terrorism designation, which can be removed after certification and faces congressional review. Euphrates Origins Study: New research used oil and gas exploration data to show two Euphrates tributaries once flowed into the eastern Mediterranean before switching direction—linking modern geology to the river’s deep civilizational role. Public Health & Urban Risk: A New Delhi fire that killed 21 highlights how “medical tourism” can collide with weak regulation and precarious housing—relevant for regional health systems and visitor safety. Security Tech Concern: A U.S. CENTCOM warning says commercially available location data can help adversaries track deployed troops, raising pressure for stronger protections.
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