It’s been a busy week and while you might have kept an eye out for all the important developments in the Middle East, we’re sure you might have missed some. After all, there were so many things happening around. From the Arabian Travel Market to the Dubai Food Festival ending this week, it’s been an eventful week. And so, we’re here with a glimpse of a few updates that you might want to know!
10 Middle East Updates To Note
1. Five Major Exhibitions To Happen at The Louvre Abu Dhabi
In this episode of “Adventures at the Museum” Arabic podcast, the young Amir embarks on an exciting adventure that takes place between Istanbul and Granada when he meets his new friend Hassan and travels in seconds through a strange manuscript. Listen now: https://t.co/HdOgVVB8iw pic.twitter.com/zdSBUAzJ96
— Louvre Abu Dhabi (@LouvreAbuDhabi) May 3, 2023
This year, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is all set to host a series of exciting exhibitions. The museum will showcase five major exhibitions over the course of a few months. These include Picturing the Cosmos, Letters of Light, Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design, Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2023, and Fables from East and West: from Kalila wa Dimna to the Fables of La Fontaine.
2. Emirates A6-ENV Headed For Amsterdam Is The First Aircraft To Boasts The New Livery!
Say hello to the first 777 to sport our brand new livery! A6-ENV is heading for @Schiphol in Amsterdam. Follow along on @flightradar24: https://t.co/4uvC90FycL pic.twitter.com/5x2YQkRHbC
— Emirates (@emirates) May 4, 2023
Emirates took to Twitter to disclose the brand-new livery that their A6-ENV flight. This aircraft is headed to Amsterdam, as it is the first 777 aircraft to boast the new livery that was unveiled a few weeks ago by the airline. As it happens, the flight will land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
3. Sign up For Fun-filled Activities At Souq Al Marfa This Weekend
A waterfront destination on Dubai Islands, visitors can expect to attend an exciting chess tournament and a car show. Both of these are free to attend and will also keep visitors of all ages entertained! So, if this sounds like something that will interest you, then make sure to check out all the information on the website of Souq Al Marfa.
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4. Dubai RTA Announces Testing Services On All Days
#RTA will permanently run vehicle technical testing services on all days of the week, including Sundays. https://t.co/6pqh6VIL3f pic.twitter.com/Skx43u4VNN
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 5, 2023
In a recent tweet sent out by the Dubai Road’s & Transport Authority, it was mentioned that car testing services will now be permanently open. This means people can get these services even on Sunday. This step follows after a successful test run for two months in Ras Al Khaimah.
5. Sultan Al Neyadi Becomes First Person To Practise Jiu-Jitsu In Space
Discipline, focus, & adaptability I gained from #JiuJitsu have been invaluable to me on the ISS. Even in microgravity, the moves & postures I learned on Earth serve me well up here.
Oss! 🥋 What Jiu-Jitsu moves would you be interested in doing in space?#UAEJJF #FromMatsToStars pic.twitter.com/hQ0ZoHu7Oy— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) May 4, 2023
Sultan Al Neyadi is keeping all of us updated with his Twitter posts. From fascinating experiments to awe-inspiring pictures of the UAE taken from the International Space Centre, it’s a treat. And now, he has become the first person to practise Jiu-Jitsu in space. Yes, in a recent Tweet by him, he mentions how practising this helps him in microgravity as well!
6. Dubai Food Festival Comes To An End This Weekend
The ongoing Dubai Food Festival is coming to a conclusion on May 7. So, if you still haven’t checked it out, now is the time to do so! Some spectacular things to do this weekend here, include Tasting Menu with Torno Subito x Ferrari, trying 10 Dirham dishes, going for dinner at Dubai Restaurant Week, and checking out Etisalat by e& Beach Canteen.
7. SAUDIA Announces Flash Sale For 48 Hours Upto 60% For Select Destinations!
خصم يصل إلى 60% على وجهات مختارة 🤩
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⏰ العرض متاح لمدة 48 ساعة فقط
🗓️ فترة السفر: من 10 مايو – 15 يونيو 2023— السعودية | SAUDIA (@Saudi_Airlines) May 4, 2023
If you’re thinking of travelling this summer, then now is the time to book your tickets as SAUDIA is offering a flash sale. Yes, offering a discount of up to 60%, the airlines announced this deal on the routes of Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Doha, Muscat, Madrid, Mauritius, Guang Zao, and Maldives. It’s worth noting that this offer is valid only for 48 hours, and on the routes between the dates May 10 and June 15.
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8. Flydubai Announces Flights Poznan, Poland
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announces the launch of flights to Poznan in Poland from 29 October. The start of flydubai’s three-times weekly service to Poznan expands the carrier’s network in Poland to three destinations including Krakow and the capital, Warsaw. pic.twitter.com/j9oaOCmDtF
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 5, 2023
flydubai is a Dubai-based carrier that has announced the launch of flights to Poznan in Poland. Starting on October 29, the airline is going to operate three times a week. It’s worth mentioning that this will expand the airline’s network in Poland to three destinations. These also include Krakow and the capital, Warsaw.
9. Saudi Visa Issuance Process Becomes Digital
It was announced on Thursday, May 4 that Saudi Arabia has scrapped visa stickers for e-visas instead. This is valid for its mission in seven countries, which include UAE, India, Jordan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This means instead of the stickers there is a QR Code which is scanned to read the necessary data!
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10. Take Additional Weekly Flights To Beirut & Cochin From Abu Dhabi International Airport
The more options, the better, especially when it’s about flight availability for your next trip! Enjoy additional weekly flights for both Beirut and Cochin, directly from AUH 🙌🏻@airarabiagroup #auh #abudhabiairport #Airarabia #Travel #AbuDhabi #Beirut #Cochin pic.twitter.com/mvExDHWpB4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) (@AUH) May 5, 2023
In a Tweet posted by the Abu Dhabi International Airport on May 5, it was revealed that additional flights will serve on Cochin and Beirut routes. These include four weekly flights to Beirut and 14 weekly flights to Cochin with Air Arabia, directly from the airport. So, if you’re planning a trip, make sure to keep this in mind.
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