AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: Syrian Airlines resumed regular direct Damascus–Moscow flights after an 18-month pause, a move expected to ease travel for the Syrian community in Russia and support broader business and cultural exchanges. Trade & Infrastructure: DP World reported a 13.1% revenue rise to $12.7bn in H1 2026 and flagged progress on its $800m Syria port project, even as regional conflict disrupts vessel traffic. Digital Economy Push: Syria and Cyprus signed a deal for the UGARIT 2 submarine cable (240km), aimed at upgrading Syria’s international connectivity and supporting its new digital infrastructure framework. Regional Business Links: Syria formed business councils with Cyprus and the Czech Republic to expand trade and investment ties and give Syrian firms official representation abroad. Energy Corridors Watch: Reuters reports an Iraq–Syria crude pipeline to bypass Hormuz could take about four years and cost at least $15bn, with feasibility studies involving major energy players. Policy & Compliance: Nigeria’s SEC ordered capital market operators to cut or restrict financial dealings with Iran and North Korea, citing FATF’s high-risk designation.
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