AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoTourism Boost: Orascom Pyramids Entertainment is adding about $10m to Egypt’s pyramids visitor experience, including 30 electric tour buses and a new outdoor arena, as Egypt targets 20m visitors in 2026. Archaeology & Heritage: A Dutch Leiden University mission unearthed a Ramesside-era tomb in Luxor’s West Bank for “Paser,” while Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also announced 18 ancient tombs at Marina el-Alamein with dozens of “gold tongues.” Big-Name Entertainment: Shakira will return to Egypt for a Great Pyramids of Giza concert on Nov 28, nearly 20 years after her 2007 show. Travel Access & Capacity: Alamein International Airport logged a 57% jump in 2026 passenger traffic, with flights up 26% and more airlines adding summer routes. Visa News: Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa pilot will issue visas within 48 hours for approved packages, with Egypt among the first eligible countries. Cruise Policy: Egypt denied entry to an LGBTQ+ cruise ship days after Turkey rejected the same voyage, leaving passengers scrambling over missed Alexandria plans. Economy Watch: Egypt’s current account deficit widened to $5.1bn in Jan–Mar, but tourism revenue rose to $4.2bn and Suez Canal receipts climbed.
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