AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUndersea Connectivity for Syria: A new submarine internet cable, Ugarit 2, is set to link Cyprus (Pentaskhinos) and Syria (Tartus) by early 2028, replacing the 1995 Ugarit line; the project is backed by Cyta, the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment, and UNIFI Communications, and targets higher-capacity, more resilient Eastern Mediterranean connectivity. Ports & Trade Modernization: Syria’s General Authority of Ports and Customs met Turkey’s Mersin officials to discuss free zone development and upgrade port operations, cargo handling, logistics services, and the tech used to manage ship and cargo traffic. Regional Energy Cooperation: Türkiye and Saudi Arabia plan to expand renewable energy cooperation by adding 3,000 MW (total 5,000 MW) under a COP31-linked deal, signaling continued investment momentum in the region’s power sector. Transitional Justice Watch: Syria’s courts issued a death sentence in absentia for former president Bashar al-Assad, with reporting highlighting the political and symbolic weight of the move amid ongoing questions about accountability and process. Security & Shipping Risk: Escalating Houthi attacks near Bab el-Mandeb are raising fears of a broader disruption to global shipping routes, with analysts comparing the risk to a “second Hormuz” scenario.
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