AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTragic Return Home: Seven Bangladeshi workers from Naogaon killed in a Riyadh sofa-factory fire have arrived in Dhaka, with families receiving bodies after Saudi authorities identified victims via fingerprint checks. Mecca Pact Talk: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said Dhaka would “positively” consider joining the Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan Mecca Pact if invited, calling it a Muslim world self-defence mechanism and stressing it’s an internal matter. OIC Reform Push: Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan urged serious reform within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to boost its ability to act, improve institutions, and strengthen solidarity amid ongoing crises. Human Rights Spotlight: The UN torture committee urged Saudi Arabia to stop corporal punishments like flogging and amputations and raised concerns about abuse of bloggers, activists, and rights lawyers in prisons. Digital Life in Saudi: A new Saudi Internet report found WhatsApp leads usage in the Kingdom (94.4% of males, 90.4% of females), with Snapchat and TikTok also ranking high. Culture & Heritage: Saudi launched a new edition of its Saudi Heritage Revival program under the Fashion Commission, aiming to spotlight local heritage through creative initiatives. Art Scene: Frieze Abu Dhabi announced 84 galleries for its inaugural fair in November, bringing major international names to Manarat Al Saadiyat.
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