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First Emirates World Retail Store In South Asia To Saudia Limited Period Sale; 5 GCC Updates For You

To make it easier for ardent news readers, we have made a list of updates from the GCC regions.

by Anupriya Mishra
First Emirates World Retail Store In South Asia To Saudia Limited Period Sale; 5 GCC Updates For You

With so many updates happening across the GCC region, it can be quite difficult to keep up with these new developments. In fact, it can also be hard for people to keep up with these, even if they’re religious in keeping up with the news. So, to make it easier for ardent news readers, we have made a list of updates from the GCC regions.

GCC Updates

1. Sheikh Hamdan Shares Travel Inspiration

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Image Credits: Canva Stock Images

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai gives people travel inspiration. Yes, he visited the mountains of Jebel Jais, and even shared a video on his Instagram page, which has got people wanting to visit the destination as well.

2. First Emirates World Retail Store Concept Opens In Southeast Asia

Recently Emirates revealed on its X handle that it has launched the first Emirates World retail store concept in Southeast Asia. Yes, and they have done so by introducing a fully immersive Emirates experience in Manila. spread across 221 sq m, it is situated at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

3. Saudia Is Offering A 35% Discount On Select Asian Destinations

The Saudia Arabia-based airline is running an ongoing sale, which is offering up to 35% on select destinations across Asia. Available on destinations, like Phuket, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Medan from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This sale is running till November 30 and the travel period must be till March 31, 2025.

Also Read: Saudi Arabia’s Haj Ministry Rolls Out Visa-On-Arrival For Umrah Pilgrims From These Countries

4. Dubai Future Foundation Launches The Dubai Foresight Awards

Under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, the Dubai Future Foundation launched the Dubai Foresight Awards. It’s worth mentioning that the awards will include three main categories, such as Foresight Change Makers, Foresight for People, and Foresight for the Planet. And the winners will be honoured in the next year’s forum, which will be happening from November 18 to 19, 2025.

5. NCM Detects 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake In Iran

Chamba Earthquake
Picture credit- Canva

As revealed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the seismic network of the nation recorded a 5.3-magnitude earthquake in Iran. Yes, this was recorded in southern Iran on the morning of November 21 at 8:59 am (UAE time)

So, make sure to keep these updates in mind if you wish to keep up with these GCC developments.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/Emirates & Saudia Airlines/ Facebook

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First Published: November 21, 2024 3:50 PM