The updates from across the GCC region come in quite a lot. And to ensure you’re up to date with all the updates from across the region, we have made a list of some of them for you. So, make sure to skim through these updates that you might have missed during the day.
GCC Updates
1. UAE Leaders Gather For Eid Al Adha Prayers & Greetings
The UAE President has performed Eid Al Adha prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, alongside sheikhs, officials and worshippers. His Highness listened to the Eid sermon titled Our Eid is Sincerity and Sacrifice, which highlighted the value of truthfulness, its… pic.twitter.com/A8sSXwk1yQ
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His Highnesses Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah attend Eid Al Adha prayers. They gathered at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for these prayers.
2. Abu Dhabi Police Warns Motorists Against Distraction
Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists to avoid being distracted by Eid greeting messages. This is especially when they’re driving, as even a brief distraction can lead to serious traffic accidents. So, it’s advisable that people drive with complete attention on the road.
3. 1.7 Million Pilgrims Arrive For Hajj
As announced by the General Authority for Statistics of Saudi Arabia. It was announced that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season had reached 1,707,301. In fact, international pilgrims arrived through various entry points.
4. Dubai Municipality Announces Change Of Free Ice Cream Handout
Dubai had previously announced that free ice creams would be given at six public parks. And the time for handing out free ice creams has been changed to 5 pm to 7 pm, from 4 pm to 7 pm on the first and second days of Eid al-Adha.
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5. Eid al-Adha Festive Atmosphere In UAE
Eid al-Adha is finally here, and with a festive atmosphere, the streets in the UAE are illuminated by festive lights and fervour. The squares and bridges are illuminated by decorative lights and colourful displays. Moreover, markets are also seeing strong activity.
So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re ahead of the development.
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