AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Pulse: Turkey’s April arrivals rose to 60,625 from 52,690 in March, with Algeria jumping to 23,789 visitors—third in the Arab market behind Iraq and Saudi Arabia. MENA Business Moves: Recce Pharmaceuticals is pushing into the region with a proposed 10-year exclusive licensing deal for its R327G topical gel for diabetic foot infections, covering Saudi Arabia, GCC states, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. Algeria in the Spotlight: Algeria is also in the mix for major sports and culture—Namibia’s karate team has started training for an Algeria-hosted continental event later this year, while a new Algiers venue, “The Patterson,” is set to open this June along the Mississippi River. Regional Security Watch: Mali’s junta has reportedly paid nearly $1bn to Russian mercenaries since 2021, but analysts say results remain unclear as insurgents adapt and expand.
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