AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation Expansion: Riyadh Air is doubling down at Farnborough, firming options for 28 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners (including 20 converted to 787-10) and adding six Airbus A350-1000s, lifting its confirmed 787 fleet to 67 and A350-1000 commitment to 31 as it targets 100+ destinations by 2030. Business & Compliance: Haseem launched free Arabic/English accounting tools (VAT, zakat, GOSI, penalties) plus printable tax documents ahead of the 31 July VAT filing deadline, aiming to help small firms stay ZATCA-ready. Middle East Diplomacy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, reiterating support and inviting him to Riyadh to discuss mutual priorities. EU–Saudi Ties: The EU is pushing a broad strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy, renewables and advanced tech ahead of next year’s Gulf–EU summit. Travel & Trade Signals: Etihad runs a limited-time fare sale with up to 20% off to 30+ destinations, while Saudi’s new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa replaces the 3-month version under the Pilgrim Experience Programme. Energy Markets Watch: Brent pushed above $90 as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears return amid renewed US-Iran tensions.
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