AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEid Al Adha Countdown: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed the Dhul Hijjah crescent sighting on May 17, setting Dhul Hijjah’s first day for May 18 and Eid Al Adha for May 27—matching UAE’s official moon-sighting announcement. Hajj Leadership: Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan has started his Hajj-related duties in Makkah, chairing fatwa sessions to issue clear rulings for pilgrims. Syria Business Push: Noon co-founder Mohamed Alabbar says the e-commerce firm opened its first official office in Damascus, praising Syrian tech talent and urging more investment. Data Center Momentum: A Saudi-Syrian partnership aims to build Syria’s first Tier III data center, positioning data sovereignty and cybersecurity for reconstruction. AI Networking in KSA: Huawei unveiled its upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network for Saudi Arabia at IP Club 2026, focusing on secure, resilient, more autonomous connectivity. Regional Tech & Security: With Hormuz tensions ongoing, shipping firms are scrambling for emergency land routes as capacity through the strait remains constrained.
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