AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHajj & Eid Dates Locked: Saudi Arabia confirmed the Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting, making May 18 the first day of the month, with Arafat Day on May 26 and Eid al-Adha on May 27—a timeline echoed by several countries across the region. Hajj Rule Enforcement: The Interior Ministry penalized people caught transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits, with fines up to SR100,000, possible jail, deportation for expats, and long re-entry bans. Pilgrim Comfort Upgrades: Ghana’s Pilgrims Affairs Office says it secured premium Mina tents and a prime Arafat location near Jabal Arafat for 2026. Service Quality Crackdown: Saudi courts upheld the revocation of a foreign Hajj service license, citing catering shortfalls and rights violations. Regional Tourism Signal: Saudi’s WTM Spotlight Riyadh is pushing the Kingdom’s fast-growing MICE push, with forecasts pointing to multi-billion-dollar growth ahead.
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