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Stricter Social Media Rules In Saudi Arabia To UAE SWAT Challenge Dates; 5 GCC Updates For You

To ensure you're up-to-date with all the new developments, we have a list of important updates from GCC that you will want to know.

by Anupriya Mishra
Stricter Social Media Rules In Saudi Arabia To UAE SWAT Challenge Dates; 5 GCC Updates For You

Keeping up with the updates from the GCC region can be tiring. To ensure you don’t have to tire yourself, scouring the internet for them, we have made a list especially for you. Yes, to ensure you’re up-to-date with all the new developments, we have a list of important updates from the region that you will want to know.

GCC Updates

1. Saudi Arabia Launches Voice Print Attendance

Now, the Ministry of Education for Saudi Arabia has launched voice print attendance for teachers. With this launch, there will be the use of four core phrases to establish voice print identification. The attendance will be through the Hudoori attendance app. As a result, it’s going to modernise, staff, check-in and checkout.

2. Nusuk App Reaches 30 Million Users

As revealed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Nusuk app has been downloaded by pilgrims across the world. As a result, it has exceeded 30 million users from over 190 countries. In fact, this is a growth of more than 150% as compared to the previous year.

3. UAE SWAT Challenge To Return To Dubai In February 2026

The UAE SWAT Challenge is returning to Dubai from February 7th – 11th in 2026. As a result, Dubai Police has also opened registration for the seventh edition. Special police units, rapid intervention teams, and tactical squads are invited from around the world, so that they can compete in this challenge.

4. Zayed Charity Run To Make A Beijing Debut

Zayed Charity Run is making its Beijing debut at the Great Wall of China. Happening until September 22nd, it is being presented together with the Great Wall Marathon Of Huairou. The funds will be used for supporting Disabled Persons Federation, Women’s Federation, the Red Cross Society and Children’s Welfare Institute in Huairo District.

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5. Strict Social Media Rules In Saudi Arabia To Curb Bullying

The General Authority of Media Regulation in Saudi Arabia has introduced strict rules. This is for governing social media content to curb bullying and misinformation. Additionally, any material that is considered to be mocking, others, bullying, or disclosing private family matters will be banned.

So, with this list of updates laid out for you, we hope you are up to date with the news updates!

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First Published: September 22, 2025 3:42 PM