AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLebanon-Syria Economic Reset: Lebanon and Syria agreed on a package to revive economic ties, including a Lebanese-Syrian Business Council and an investment conference planned for autumn in Damascus, with sectors ranging from electricity and construction to ports (Latakia, Tartus, Tripoli, Beirut) and tourism. Creative Sector Under Strain: Lebanese creatives say the Iran-war spillover is drying up Gulf funding and slowing payments, forcing layoffs and cutting budgets, as Gulf donors and clients shift to “survival mode.” Regional Trade Pressure via Hormuz: The UAE blamed Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as the wider shipping squeeze keeps energy and trade risks front and center. Humanitarian Logistics: Dubai Humanitarian launched an air bridge to Gaza for WHO medical supplies, using multiple flights to keep a steady relief pipeline running. Lebanon Policy Shift: Lebanon abolished the death penalty, placing it among a small group in the region moving away from capital punishment. Business Expansion: Al Beiruti, a Lebanese restaurant brand, is set to open its first Iraqi branch in Baghdad’s Iraq Mall, signaling continued appetite for Lebanese F&B in regional retail hubs.
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