AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSyrian Currency Reset: Syria’s Central Bank says about 80% of old Assad-era banknotes have been exchanged since the start of the year, with the new Syrian pound removing two zeros (100 old pounds = 1 new), a shift that also carries heavy symbolic weight for national identity. Archaeology Under Pressure: Satellite-based research reports widespread looting and bulldozing at Syria’s ancient sites from 2015–2025, with mechanized damage rising sharply and major Hellenistic/Greco-Roman locations like Palmyra and Apamea among those hit. Tech & Investment: Syria’s Labby secured $10mn from Gulf investors in its first foreign tech deal, signaling continued appetite for Syrian startups. Security & Borders: Israeli forces and fringe settler groups are repeatedly crossing into southern Syria, including attempts tied to “Pioneers of Bashan,” raising risks around Quneitra, Daraa and Sweida. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Jordan is pushing a China-linked education push, including a planned “China Village” at Yarmouk University to expand Chinese language and technology-focused learning.
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