Green Telecom & Cloud Efficiency: stc and Huawei launched a “Green Telco Cloud” aimed at cutting energy use and physical infrastructure through energy-aware servers, automated resource shutdown, and carbon-impact analytics. Syrian Energy Development: HKN Energy began operations on the ground at Syria’s Rmeilan oil fields in Al-Hasakah, after converting an MoU into a deal; the fields are among Syria’s largest, with output historically reaching 120,000 b/d before the war. Digital Industry Partnerships: Al Bidda Industries and Services (Qatar) and Siemens signed an MoU to expand cooperation into Syria, targeting Smart Infrastructure and Digital Industries for sectors like energy and utilities. Disability & Health Access in Syria: Syria’s Planning and Statistics Authority reported 8.8% of families include a child with disabilities; hearing and vision impairments lead, and 28.3% still need urgent rehabilitation and basic support. Regional Tech-Policy Context: a U.S. Congress push targets “right to repair” for defense systems, aiming to reduce contractor lock-in and maintenance costs. Security & Infrastructure Pressure: Israel said troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria “as long as necessary,” keeping uncertainty high for regional projects and cross-border connectivity. Global Conflict Trend: PRIO reported 65 state-based armed conflicts in 2025, the highest since WWII, with the Middle East among the hardest-hit regions.