AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Culture & Music: Palestinians returned to the Jerusalem Festival after a Gaza war hiatus, with the event opening in east Jerusalem and featuring a tribute to Lebanese icon Ziad Rahbani, as organizers framed the comeback as “hope” and community through music. Regional Live Scene: Abu Dhabi’s packed autumn calendar was announced, including major entertainment and pop-culture stops, while Athens’ ATHENS HEART confirmed French-Iranian/Syrian-rooted DJ Yet More for an Aug. 30 open-air set in the Zappeion Gardens. Travel for Fans: Etihad confirmed a new seasonal Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg route starting Dec. 17, boosting direct Middle East links for Sweden and onward connections across Asia. Music Industry & Media: US Justice Department filings say a $1m digital communications push for Israel was run via a New York firm under FARA, raising fresh questions about influence campaigns targeting Americans. Controversy Watch: Chabad House in Sri Lanka faced violent protests and antisemitic claims from some locals and Buddhist monks, with organizers insisting the center supports Jewish travelers and tourism.
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