AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHajj at Arafat: More than 1.6 million pilgrims reached the Plain of Arafat for Wuquf Arafah, the Hajj’s spiritual peak, as temperatures topped 45°C; the day runs through Qur’an recitation, remembrance, and the Arafah sermon, followed by combined Dhuhr-Asr prayers. Holy-sites safety tech: Saudi authorities are deploying mobile cameras, smart bracelets, and firefighting/emergency robots to speed monitoring and response during the Hajj surge. A321XLR milestone: Saudia received the Middle East and Africa’s first Airbus A321XLR, aiming to expand long-haul routes while cutting per-seat fuel use and emissions. GCC-UK trade: GCC negotiators say the GCC-UK free trade deal could lift trade by 60%+ as investment flows get a clearer legal base. US-Iran risk to energy routes: US “self-defence” strikes hit southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, even as talks with Qatar continue—keeping oil-market nerves high.
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