Keeping up with all the updates from the GCC region is no joke. After all, there are so many developments taking place on a daily basis. So, to ensure you don’t miss out on these important updates, we have made a list of news pieces from the region. Take a look at them, to stay ahead of all the news.
GCC Updates
1. Mwasalat Buses Real-Time Info To Soon Be Available For Passengers
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This service has played an important role in the enhancement of public bus services. And now there are plans to install Real Time Passenger Information, for which the tender has also been floated. This will be available across bus stations and bus stops in Oman! In fact, the RTPI screens are bound to enhance public transportation services.
2. Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake In Airlink
Taking our partnership to new heights!#QatarAirways acquires a 25% stake in southern Africa’s premier regional airline #Airlink
For more information⬇️https://t.co/1KFGf150hd
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) August 20, 2024
Qatar Airways recently announced that it has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink, a Southern Africa independent regional carrier. This investment is bound to boost the Gulf carrier’s Africa growth strategy! With these shares, Qatar Airways can nominate 2 directors to serve on the Airlink’s board.
3. 2 M+ Visitors Received By Abu Dhabi Hotels
Abu Dhabi hotels have received more than 2 million visitors! Yes, these figures are for the first five months of 2024, as per the data released by the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi. In fact, going by the statistics from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the hotel revenues had risen to AED3.18 billion from January to May 2024.
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4. Akasa Air To Begin Flights Between Mumbai & Kuwait From Aug 23
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now approved the request of the Indian airline Akasa. With this approval, they will commence flight services between Kuwait International Airport and Mumbai Airport. Yes, from August 23 onwards, the airline will operate seven flights per week! With this, there will be one flight per day on this new route.
5. Dubai RTA Completes Road Improvements
#RTA has completed the traffic improvements at 4 key locations within the Al Safa 1 Schools Complex. These enhancements include the widening of entry and exit points and the introduction of traffic-calming measures such as traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. We remain… pic.twitter.com/5FUS164Qaq
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 20, 2024
Dubai RTA has completed the traffic improvements on some important key roads in Dubai. Yes, they’ve completed the improvements on four key locations within the Al Safa 1 Schools Complex. The improvements include the widening of entry and exit points and the introduction of traffic-calming measures. Yes, these include traffic lights and pedestrian crossings!
So, we hope, you were able to keep up with these developments from the GCC and stay updated.
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