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From Saudi Residents Permit To Enter Mecca To Green Day Performance In Dubai, 6 GCC Updates For You

Quick updates from the region to have a look at!

by Deeplata Garde
From Saudi Residents Permit To Enter Mecca To Green Day Performance In Dubai, 6 GCC Updates For You

From rocking concerts to new airline routes, there are n number of events happening across the GCC region. Here are some of the updates from the GCC region.

Green Day Takes Expo City By Storm In Dubai

 

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Get ready to rock and roll, Dubai, because the punk-rock legends Green Day are set to electrify Expo City on January 27, 2025! With five Grammy Awards and a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame under their belts, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool are all geared up to make history. But here’s the twist – you better set your alarms, because tickets for this epic performance are hitting the pre-sale shelves for just 24 hours starting from 10 am on May 9. Don’t miss your chance to jam with the icons of punk!

Flyadeal Soars With New Zurich-Dubai Route

Calling all travel enthusiasts! Flyadeal, the rising star of low-cost carriers in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, is spreading its wings to Dubai. Starting June 20, 2024, hop on board as Flyadeal launches its newest route via Dubai World Central (DWC). And the best part? One-way tickets start at just SAR199! With four weekly flights from Riyadh to DWC initially, and plans to expand to daily flights, Flyadeal is your ticket to affordable adventures. Plus, with up to six daily flights already buzzing between Riyadh and Dubai International Airport (DXB), the sky’s the limit for budget-friendly travel.

Emirates Elevates Luxury With Bulgari Treats For First And Business Class

Prepare for a touch of glamour, courtesy of Emirates! First and business-class passengers are in for a treat as Emirates unveils its latest range of amenity kits. Featuring chic colour palettes inspired by Emirates’ revamped aircraft cabin interiors and tantalising fragrances from the iconic Italian brand Bulgari, luxury knows no bounds at 30,000 feet. So sit back, relax, and indulge in the finer things as you soar through the skies with Emirates.

Fujairah Flies High With Direct Routes To Cairo

Attention all globetrotters! Fujairah International Airport is breaking new ground with direct flights to Cairo, Egypt. Starting in July, jet-setters can hop between Fujairah and Cairo twice a week, with flights scheduled every Sunday and Thursday. Say goodbye to layovers and hello to seamless travel as Fujairah International Airport ramps up its connectivity game.

NEOM’s Futuristic Marvel Automated Passport Gates, GCC Updates

Step into the future with NEOM’s groundbreaking technology! Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is revolutionising travel with automated contactless biometric passport eGates. Thanks to state-of-the-art biometric scanners and high-resolution cameras, travellers can breeze through airport security without the hassle of human interaction. It’s a sci-fi dream come true for the modern-day jetsetter.

GCC Updates: Makkah’s Entry Permit Regulations For Saudi Residents

Attention, Saudi residents! As of May 4, regulations governing entry to Makkah are getting a makeover. The Directorate of Public Security of Saudi Arabia is tightening the reins on entry permits for Hajj. Without the proper documentation – including permits to work in holy sites, resident IDs for Makkah, Umrah permits, or Hajj permits – entry at security control centres leading to Makkah will be off-limits. So, make sure your paperwork’s in order before you hit the road to Makkah!

That’s all for today!

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