AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: Riyadh is adding six new air routes over the next seven weeks, expanding links to London, Madrid, Manchester, Dubai, Cairo and Jeddah, with tickets already open and some launches brought forward (including London from 10 June). China Tourism Push: Saudi Arabia is moving to deepen tourism cooperation with China, with talks focused on joint initiatives and expanding cultural and tourism ties as Chinese outbound travel grows. Umrah Crackdown: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended 21 Umrah service companies for poor performance and regulatory violations ahead of the next season. Hajj Operations Update: Nigeria’s NAHCON says it is ensuring the timely return of pilgrims, with the return airlift in its 10th day as of June 13 and airlines urged to stick to schedules. Border Enforcement: Saudi security authorities arrested 10,725 illegal residents in a week and deported 7,989, with additional cases referred for travel documents. Hajj Return Milestone: Ghana’s first batch of 423 pilgrims has returned to Tamale, kicking off the return phase with more flights expected soon.
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