AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeychelles–Saudi Ties: Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, including economic and tourism partnerships. Seychelles Tourism: The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) held its annual marketing meeting at Eden Bleu, reporting momentum in July and August after a tough first half of 2026, with Russia leading the rebound and growth also seen in China, South Africa, Nigeria and Turkey, as it maps a 2027 shift from planning to implementation. Local Football: The Seychelles Football Federation season is underway with early sparks in the Championship League and League One, while Premier League pre-season action saw Real Maldive and Anse Reunion hold top spots in their groups. Seychelles in the Spotlight: A Seychelles-based tennis coach, Tim Horpinitch, remains in ICU in Australia after a serious scooter crash in the Seychelles. Regional Travel Rules: Thailand will cut visa-free stays to 30 days from Sept. 15 and cap visa-exempt land border entries at two per year, with Seychelles and Mauritius set for a separate 15-day tier. Tech & Finance (Seychelles-linked): FiveComply says it has expanded licensing operations including Seychelles, while Zoomex announced a major expansion of its Stock Perpetuals product with more than 30 equities.
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