AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSaudi Economy Pulse: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector hit a three-month high in May, with the Riyad Bank PMI rising to 52.8 as domestic demand improved and supply chains stabilized, though export sales kept sliding amid shipping disruption and regional tensions. AI Push: Zain KSA launched an AI Center of Excellence to embed AI across customer care, commercial operations and network management, aligning with Saudi’s “Year of AI.” Hajj Logistics: Saudi Arabia’s Hajj 2026 return airlift for Nigerian pilgrims begins Wednesday, with Flynas deploying six A330 aircraft for staged flights from Jeddah to Abeokuta and Birnin Kebbi. World Cup Build-Up: FIFA confirmed final squads for the expanded 2026 World Cup—1,248 players across 48 teams—while Saudi Arabia’s World Cup preparations continue in Texas ahead of the June 11 kickoff. Regional Markets: Gulf stocks mostly fell early on Iran-war jitters, but Saudi’s TASI edged up 0.2% as ACWA Power gained.
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