AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Expansion: Riyadh Air keeps stacking long-haul capacity, firming an extra six Airbus A350-1000s to lift its total A350-1000 commitment to 31, while also exercising purchase rights for 28 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners (including 20 converted to 787-10) as it targets 100+ destinations by 2030. Umrah Convenience: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah rolls out a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa (365 days, up to 90 cumulative days), with Nusuk service packages and an Umrah permit required for each visit, and the visa paused during the Hajj season. Tourism & Hospitality: Address Jabal Omar Makkah racks up multiple awards at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, including Best Country Hotel in the Middle East and Best General Manager in Saudi Arabia. Travel Disruption Watch: The US State Department issues a worldwide travel warning for Americans amid escalating Iran–US tensions, urging increased caution and readiness for sudden schedule or embassy changes. Summer Planning: Skyscanner says Saudi families can cut summer flight costs by shifting departure weeks, with late August flagged as best value.
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