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From 70 E-Gates At Jeddah Airport To New Pet Shop Rules In Abu Dhabi, 5 GCC Updates For You

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by Deeplata Garde
From 70 E-Gates At Jeddah Airport To New Pet Shop Rules In Abu Dhabi, 5 GCC Updates For You

From new flights making travel easier to circus thrills lighting up Jeddah, the GCC is buzzing with exciting updates this week. Whether you want to skip airport queues, grab circus tickets, or fly to Abu Dhabi without burning a hole in your wallet, now’s your chance.

5 GCC Updates For You

1. Fly Direct Between Abu Dhabi And Bengaluru With Akasa Air

 

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Ready for some travel buzz? Akasa Air is spreading its wings with shiny new direct flights from Bengaluru and Ahmedabad to Abu Dhabi. Starting this Saturday, travellers can hop on the first-ever Bengaluru flight, leaving Kempegowda International Airport at 10 am IST and landing at Zayed International Airport by 12:35 pm AST. Ahmedabad folks, you’re up next! Your flight departs at 10:45 pm IST, touching down in Abu Dhabi at 1 am AST on 2nd March. It’s already running a smooth Mumbai-Abu Dhabi route since last July.

2. Saudi’s Absher Just Got Smarter With New Additions

If you live in Saudi Arabia, here’s some good news for your paperwork blues. The Absher platform, your go-to for all things official, just got a tech glow-up. Thanks to the General Directorate of Passports teaming up with SDAIA (that’s Saudi’s AI powerhouse), Absher now offers handy services like renewing residency permits for mothers of Saudi citizens, adding dependents, and cancelling those expired exit and re-entry visas you forgot about. In short, fewer office trips and more couch time for you.

3. Jet Through Jeddah With E-Gates

Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport just gave slow-moving queues the boot. With 70 brand-new e-gates up and running, travellers can now breeze through check-ins and departures like airport VIPs. This slick upgrade, officially launched by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, is all about speed and simplicity. So next time you’re at the airport, wave goodbye to snail-paced lines and say hello to fast-track travel vibes.

4. Circus Magic Lands In Jeddah

Ready for a show that’s more thrilling than your group chat drama? The famous Fontana Circus, fresh from dazzling Riyadh, is rolling into Jeddah at the end of March. Hosted at Cenomi Mall of Arabia, the circus will pitch its tent for an epic run from 31st March to 30th April. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, magical moments, and ticket prices starting at just SAR 95. Trust us, this isn’t your average clown show, it’s circus luxury served with Lebanese flair.

Also Read: From Rajinikanth In Dubai To Tennis Star Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Emirati Transformation, 5 GCC Updates For You

5. Pet Shops In Abu Dhabi Get A Reality Check

If you own a pet shop in Abu Dhabi, now’s the time to step up your game. The Animal Welfare Department, under Abu Dhabi City Municipality, just made the rounds, reminding shop owners to follow every rule in the animal care book. From keeping critters comfy to ensuring they get proper health checks, the message was clear, no cutting corners. These visits weren’t just scolding sessions though. Officials also gave owners helpful tips to create pet-friendly spaces that keep tails wagging and customers happy. 

Stay tuned for more updates, the region never stops buzzing with the latest updates!

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First Published: March 01, 2025 5:34 PM