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Driverless Cars In Abu Dhabi To New Muscat-Delhi Flight; 5 Middle East Updates For You

We have listed a few important updates from the Middle East that might catch your attention.

by Anupriya Mishra
Driverless Cars In Abu Dhabi To New Muscat-Delhi Flight; 5 Middle East Updates For You

It can be quite difficult to keep up with all the important news updates with so many developments taking place in the Middle East. However, if you or someone who likes to stay ahead of all the developments that are constantly taking place, you might want to read this article. We have listed a few important updates from the Middle East that might catch your attention.

Middle East Updates

1. Rise In The Population Of Abu Dhabi

Recently, it was revealed that the population in Abu Dhabi has risen to just under 3.8 million. The report from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi mentioned that currently, 37,89,860 people are living in Abu Dhabi. Out of this, 67% were male! As it happens, the median age was calculated to be 33 as revealed by the Abu Dhabi Media Office.

2. Salam Air to Fly Between Muscat & Delhi

Salam Air, which is an Omani airline has revealed that it will be launching direct flights between Muscat and Delhi. Expected to take off on July 2, 2024, this airline will be operating two flights per week. This will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the flight OV727 is expected to depart from the Muscat Airport at 2:15 and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 6:45, local time.

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3. More Driverless Cars In Abu Dhabi

On Monday, June 10, the UAE cabinet expanded the rules surrounding traffic. Yes, according to the new Federal Traffic Law, people can see more driverless cars on the road. It’s worth mentioning that the remit of the vehicle that can be registered on Abu Dhabi Roads will also include self-driving cars, several forms of personal transportation, and electric cars.

4. Etihad Airways & Egypt Air Sign MoU

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Credits: Etihad Airways/ Facebook

Etihad Airways and Egypt Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Strengthening their partnership, the aim is to enhance commercial and operational ties between the airlines. As a result, travellers will be given wider choices, high-quality of service, and of course an increase in the value of the ticket.

5. Emiratis To Take Hajj Pilgrimage This Week

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Pic Credits: Canva

About 4600 Emiratis are expected to travel from the DXB to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage this week. Authorities have joined forces for ensuring smoother journeys of thousands of UAE citizens. It’s certainly going to be a busy summer at the airport, as the pilgrimage coincides with the summer travel season. In fact, more than 3.7 million people are expected to pass through the DXB in the coming days.

We hope you’re now updated with all the new updates from the Middle East.

Cover Image Courtesy: Canva & Instagram/ SalamAir

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