Cristiano Ronaldo Starring In Saudi Tourism Campaign To AED400 Fine For Driving Slow; 5 GCC Updates For You

If you are someone who likes to keep up with news updates from across the GCC region, then this list has been curated especially keeping you in mind. Yes, to ensure that you do not miss out on any important updates from across the GCC region, we have made a list of some important updates from the region. So take a look at these updates.

GCC Updates

1. Rain Predicted For Some Areas In The UAE

It is predicted that some areas in the UAE might witness rain. Yes, with a refreshing start to the long weekend, there are reports for the prediction of scattered light rainfall. The NCM prediction comes especially after showers were observed in Kalba, Fujairah, and Khor Fakkan.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo Stars In Saudi Tourism Campaign

 

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An ace footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, is a part of the Saudi Tourism Authority, latest global tourism campaign. Targeting key markets across Europe, India, and China, the tagline is ‘I Came For Football, I Stayed For More’. In case you aren’t aware, this footballer is known for playing for Riyadh’s Al Nassr Club.

3. AED400 Fine For Driving Slow On Fast Lanes

The Dubai Police have announced that if a person drives too slowly in a fast lane, they may face a fine of up to AED400. After all, under the traffic law, the driver must maintain the minimum speed limit, and if they fail to do so or yield to faster-moving vehicles, they may face this fine. Although this is a minor traffic violation, it is still one, and thus it has severe consequences.

4. Jeddah Launches New Bus Route

Jeddah recently announced the launch of a new bus route. This would connect the Northern areas of the city to the King Abdulla Sports City Stadium. As a result, it’s bound to enhance accessibility and even expand the public network. The bus will operate daily from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM.

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5. Alif Launches Nationwide Campaign

Alif, which is an immersive experience at Expo City Dubai, has launched #AlifChallenge. This is a competition for the first-ever Chief Content Creator, and the prize is a three-month paid contract worth AED1,00,000. All a person needs to do is capture Alif in 15-60 seconds, which sparks imagination, momentum and movement.

So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news in the GCC region.

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