As the world remains engrossed in various issues, it’s essential not to overlook the critical events that unfold every week. The Middle East is quite a dynamic region of the world. Here are some of the most important stories that happened in the past week that you may have missed.
1. Riyadh Gets Its First Japanese Restaurant That Allows Diners To Grill
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Kintan, a Japanese barbecue restaurant, offers a yakiniku concept, where diners can grill their meat, fish, and vegetables.
2. AirAsia To Operate Flights To Sharjah, Middle East
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AirAsia India is taking over the operational responsibilities of Air India Express flights to Sharjah.
3. Virgin Atlantic Announces Discounted Price For Dubai Flight
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Now book a Virgin Atlantic flight to Dubai with return fares costing just Dhs 2,350.
4. Madam Tussauds Dubai Has A Special Indian Independence Deal
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Indians & Pakistanis can visit Madam Tussauds Dubai by buying tickets for just Dhs77 between August 11 to 20.
5. Passenger Shares Encounter with Disruptive Fellow Traveler at Abu Dhabi Airport Lounge
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At the Priority Pass Lounge in Abu Dhabi, I got off my seat to grab a drink.
A fellow countryman walks in, takes my seat despite my family telling him that it’s taken and while there are other available seats. Then he goes on to talk loudly with someone over the phone,… pic.twitter.com/nexSMikXhO
— Hims (@maveinlux) August 10, 2023
Twitter user Hims has highlighted a recent incident involving an unruly passenger at an Abu Dhabi airport lounge that left him and social media disgusted.
6. Emirates First Class Closed In Dubai, Middle East
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First Class check-in counters undergo enhancement at Dubai International Airport until 1st September 2023.
7. Oyster, Steak & Beverage: Indulge In A Scrumptious Brunch For Just Dhs200
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Downtown Dubai’s Reef&Beef introduces an irresistible Brunch Affair starting at just Dhs150.
8. After Ban Speculations, Barbie Finally Releases In Saudi Arabia, Middle East
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The Greta Gerwig movie gets a green light from the Kingdom and another Gulf country, Bahrain.
9. Ripe Market Extends Its Operation In Abu Dhabi Mall Till September 2023
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Located on Al Maryah Island, the Ripe Market Abu Dhabi welcomes visitors from 10 am to 9 pm every Saturday and Sunday.
10. Doha Welcomes A New Donut Brand In The City & It’s Not Dunkin!
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Duck Donuts makes its debut in Qatar’s capital city, Doha.
That’s all for this week folks! We eagerly anticipate sharing a fresh set of updates that capture the pulse of the Middle East. Till then Ma Salama, Habibis!
Cover Image Courtesy: Warner Bros, Madam Tussauds Dubai/Insta
