AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHajj & Umrah Updates: Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has started selling 2027/1448 Hajj and Ramadan Umrah forms, setting the Hajj form at ₦20,000 and Umrah at ₦10,000, with deposits of ₦7m (Hajj) and ₦5.7m (Umrah) due via bank draft, and a September 2026 deadline for the Hajj deposit. Pilgrimage Cost Talks: Bangladesh’s aviation and tourism minister Afroza Khanam asked Saudi Arabia to reduce taxes and charges on Hajj air travel to cut costs for Bangladeshi pilgrims; the Saudi envoy said the request will be positively considered. Aviation & Connectivity: Saudi carrier Saudia topped on-time performance rankings for June, with 92.38% on-time arrivals and 93.02% on-time departures, while flyadeal led the Middle East and Africa list. Riyadh Air Expansion: Riyadh Air is studying an order for 25–30 more Boeing 787s, potentially lifting its Dreamliner commitment to 64–69 aircraft as it expands beyond its early network. Regional Security Impact: Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of striking Sana’a airport and Abha, warning retaliation and threatening the fragile Yemen de-escalation—an escalation that could affect travel confidence across the region. Tourism Promotion: Saudi’s “Welcome to Arabia” launched a UK Instagram competition offering a Red Sea escape tied to football’s “hydration break” trend.
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