AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTravel Safety Alerts: Egypt’s embassy in Muscat warned citizens about tourist-visa scams tied to fake job offers, noting Oman has suspended converting tourist visas into work permits and now imposes steep daily fines for overstays—urging travellers to verify return flights, accommodation and funds. New Routes & Connectivity: Jazeera Airways launched flights to Aswan from Kuwait (four weekly services from Oct 25), boosting air links to southern Egypt. Tourism Spotlight: Tourists visited Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) in Fayoum, highlighting Egypt’s UNESCO fossil heritage and growing interest in western-desert attractions. Health for Travellers: A travel health explainer urged holidaymakers to consider rabies risk and the importance of prompt post-exposure treatment in destinations where the disease is present. Culture & Events: Cairo International Film Festival opened applications for its second “New Wave” edition (Nov 11–20, 2026), fully funding selected emerging filmmakers and cinephiles with travel and accommodation in Cairo. On-the-Ground Tourism: Egypt’s North Coast saw a high-profile hotel incident involving coach Hossam Hassan, underscoring how off-field news can quickly spill into travel headlines.
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