AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon’s rebuilding after “Black Wednesday”: Beirut’s damaged buildings are still a safety risk, and the Cabinet has tasked a High Relief Committee with surveying structurally damaged sites to enable temporary housing allowances—though it’s unclear if the most recent “Black Wednesday” damage is included. UNESCO heritage under pressure: UNESCO added Mount Amel castles and the West Bank site of Sebastia to the World Heritage List (and in danger), citing conflict-related threats and access limits; Kuwait also reaffirmed support for UNESCO heritage work. Science diplomacy in the region: COMSTECH and Lebanon-linked partners launched the first 2026 issue of the Journal of Science Communication and Diplomacy, pushing science diplomacy and evidence-based policy. Digital urban design in Lebanon: A Beirut project uses Minecraft to help youth redesign real neighborhoods, showing how games can support community planning even amid ongoing strikes. Tech-for-sport education: Qatar Olympic Academy reported growth in 2026, including training programs, international experts, and digital transformation initiatives. Cyber-intelligence probe: Alaraby TV aired an investigation into the “Israeli pager crime” in Lebanon, detailing alleged planning, shell-company links, and the supply-chain story.
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