Are you someone who likes to religiously keep up with the new developments in the GCC region? If your answer is yes, then chances are you always scouring through the internet to be updated. And if all of this holds true for you, then you are just in the right place. Yes, we have enlisted a few updates from the GCC region in order for you to stay ahead of the news.
GCC Updates
1. Properties Near Dubai Attractions Booked
Hotels in Dubai and short-term rental properties, which are located close to popular attractions are almost booked to a total capacity. Yes, as the city prepares for festive celebrations, these properties are now booked by holidaymakers who are looking to celebrate the festival in a different way.
2. 4000 Years Old Fortified Town Discovered
Recently, a 4000-year-old fortified town was discovered in Saudi Arabia. Yes, it revealed how life at the time was slowly changing from nomadic to urban existence. These were the remains of a town dubbed Al-Nateh that had been concealed by the walled oasis of Khaybar. In fact, this is an ancient 14.5 km long wall and it was discovered at the site by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux.
3. Oman Air Wins APEX World Class Award
نفتخر بحصولنا على أرقى جوائز قطاع الطيران وهي جائزة تصنيف الفئة العالمية من أبيكس بالتعاون مع شركة ياتيس لاستشارات تجارب المسافرين، وجائزة أبيكس عن تصنيف الفئة العالمية عن قاعة الطيران العُماني لدرجة رجال الأعمال بمطار مسقط الدولي. يعد هذا الفوز إنجازاً تاريخياً غير مسبوق. pic.twitter.com/5e2mEhl8c5
— Oman Air (@omanair) October 31, 2024
Recently, Oman Air took to its official account on X to announce that it had received the most procedures award in the aviation industry. Yes, they receive the APEX World Class Award for the Business Class lounge at their Muscat International Airport. A historical win, it certainly indicates how the airline is doing everything in its power to make travel seamless for the people.
4. DCT – Abu Dhabi Launches Event Licensing Guideline
.@dctabudhabi has launched the Event Licensing Manual to streamline and standardise event licensing processes, providing detailed guidance on the procedures and requirements to obtain licenses across various types of events, supporting further growth in the sector. pic.twitter.com/xN8tOyUD3t
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 30, 2024
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has launched an event licensing guideline. Yes, this aims to streamline and standardise the event licensing processes. As a result, it’s going to offer detailed guidance on the procedure and the requirement for obtaining licenses across several types of events to support the growth in the sector.
5. Dubai RTA Completes Road Enhancement In Oud Metha
The project included enhancements to entry and exit points from Umm Hurair Street to Oud Metha, with the addition of 317-metre deceleration and acceleration lanes to better accommodate inbound and outbound traffic. Additionally, the service road exit on Umm Hurair Street was…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 30, 2024
Recently, the Dubai RTA announced that it had completed a series of traffic enhancements in Oud Metha. Yes, as part of the 2024 Quick Traffic Solutions plan, the upgrades aim to optimise the road network of the emirate. It included enhancement to the entry and exit points from Umm Hurair Street to Oud Metha. As a result, 317 m deceleration and acceleration lanes have been added for inbound and outbound traffic.
So, we hope you are able to stay updated with all the developments in the GCC through this list of updates.
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