AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Boom: Kazakhstan welcomed a record 15.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, with 11.1 million for tourism, as visa liberalization and better air links keep pulling travelers in. New Visa Rules: Kazakhstan published the full 2026 list of 48 countries whose citizens can enter and exit visa-free for up to 30 days per visit, with strict passport requirements. Air Connectivity Push: Oman Air and Fun & Sun are expanding direct Russia–Dhofar links (Moscow–Salalah from Sept 2026; Kazan and Yekaterinburg added), and a Kazakhstan–Dhofar direct program starts Oct 20, 2026. Regional Travel Safety: Israelis were attacked at a remote campsite in Mongolia; one tourist suffered a fractured jaw and was evacuated for treatment. City Transport Milestone: Astana’s Tarlan LRT carried about 2.08 million passengers in its first full month, including the airport–rail station line. Bilateral Travel & Trade: Tokayev met Xi in Shanghai and signed cooperation deals covering transport and media, while Kazakhstan also discussed tourism-focused ties with Cambodia and Thailand. Travel Disruption Watch: Dubai airport remains open but delays and reduced schedules continue amid regional tensions.
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