The festive season of Eid is being celebrated all over the UAE and other towns of the Middle East. But that’s not all, many different updates are happening during the festival. From spotting film stars in Abu Dhabi to New Flight Launches, the Middle East is filled with news that will surprise you. So here are the top 10 Middle East news from this week.
10 Middle East Updates From This Week
1. Make Your Biryani & Mandi Succulent With Al Ain Chicken
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This festive season surprise your family by cooking homemade Biryani, Mandi or any chicken dishes using the fresh Al Ain Chicken’s new range.
2. Cruise Saudi Launch New Line, AROYA
نعلن اليوم إطلاق خطوط الرحلات البحرية السياحية@AROYACRUISES كجزء من كروز السعودية، يتم تشغيلها وإدارتها كوحدة منفصلة تستهدف الأسواق السعودية والإقليمية، مقدمة خيارات مبتكرة لقضاء إجازة مميزة تعكس الثقافة العربية بقيم الإلهام والإثراء والكرم والاحترام#كروز_السعودية#أمواجنا_عربية pic.twitter.com/Ece1RvnjVk
— CruiseSaudi (@CruiseSaudi) June 17, 2023
The newly acquired cruise line by Cruise Saudi, which is controlled entirely by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is called AROYA Cruises.
3. Lucknow Airport Commences Flights To Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is starting flights to these UAE Cities for seamless connectivity of passengers.
4. Eid Al Adha Celebrations In International Special Station,
UAE astronaut @Astro_Alneyadi sends Eid Al Adha greetings from @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/F7KsaDZGlr
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 28, 2023
Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi extended warm wishes to everyone on the occasion of Eid Al Adha from space.
5. Mission Impossible Star Cast Spotted In Louvre Abu Dhabi, Middle East
Thank you to the people of Abu Dhabi for such a warm welcome and for supporting our movie. It was such an honor to film in your beautiful country and bring your new airport to life! pic.twitter.com/qQLfzd2YY3
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) June 27, 2023
Taking full advantage of his time in Abu Dhabi, Tom Cruise The actor attended the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One premiere.
6. Want Some Milkshake? This Drive-Thru In Dubai Is Offering Fresh Milk, Poultry & More In The Middle East
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At the Rumailah Farm drive-through on Jumeirah Road in Dubai, you can refuel with coffee, milkshakes, and other fresh milk products and poultry as well.
7. Outstanding Students Will Be Granted UAE Golden Visa, Middle East
UAE students who will perform competently will receive a Golden Visa as a reward.
8. UAE Ministry Deploys Health Teams At Airports For Hajj Period
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, in collaboration with its strategic partners, has launched an awareness campaign at Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi airports to ensure a healthy and safe pilgrimage.#MoHAP_UAE #HajjSeason2023 #HealthyAndSafePilgrimage pic.twitter.com/FtDxrQSmws
— وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) June 26, 2023
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) took the initiative to protect pilgrims from contagious diseases.
9. ADNOC Lights Up With Seychelles Flag
مبنى أدنوك في #أبوظبي يُضيء بألوان علم سيشل احتفاءً باليوم الوطني لجمهورية سيشل. pic.twitter.com/NtsNVnH2sZ
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 29, 2023
In honour of Seychelles National Day, the ADNOC headquarters in AbuDhabi is lit up in the nation’s colours.
10. Planning A Trip To Dubai? Download This App For An Easy Commute
خطط لرحلاتك جيداً خلال عطلة #عيد_الأضحى وتعرّف على جميع تفاصيل الرحلات على متن #المواصلات_العامة بما فيها التكلفة والمدة من خلال تطبيق #سهيل من #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات.
حمّله الآن: https://t.co/Hs8eUYNL6o pic.twitter.com/ow337QI6Ub— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 30, 2023
The ideal app for getting about Dubai swiftly and efficiently is S’hail. You can manage your Nol account, reserve cabs and luxury cars, and do much more with this app.
We will be back with a fresh batch of news from the Middle East next week. That’s all for today folks! Until next week, Ma’a Salaama!
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