Dubai Mall Resharing Dress Code Policy To Kuwait Airways Launching Flights To Nice; 5 GCC Updates

If keeping up with the updates from across the GCC region sounds difficult to you, then you will be pleased to know that we are here to help you out. After all, we have made a list of some important updates from across the GCC region that you will want to know if you wish to stay ahead of the news. From Dubai to Kuwait, here’s a list of some important updates from the region.

GCC Updates

1. Bus And Taxi Service Roads Temporarily Closed At A Busy Metro Station In Dubai

تعلمكم #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات، بإغلاق طريق خدمة الحافلات ومركبات الأجرة بمحطة مترو برج خليفة/دبي مول مؤقتاً، حتى نهاية عام 2026، بهدف تنفيذ أعمال توسعة المحطة، علماً بوجود خطة متكاملة لإدارة الحركة المرورية، لضمان سهولة وصول مستخدمي وسائل المواصلات العامة وسلامة مستخدمي الطريق.… pic.twitter.com/yTCh19Xn1g

— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 4, 2026

As announced by the Dubai RTA, it has temporarily closed the bus and taxi service road at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station. This closure will remain in place until the end of 2026, and it is being done to carry out the station expansion works. It should be noted that an integrated traffic management plan is present so that there is easy access for the public transport users.

2. 15,000+ Arrested Over Residency, Labour Border, Security Violations In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian authorities arrested 15,591 violators of residency, labour, and border security regulations in just one week. This is between the dates of June 25th and July 1st, as mentioned by the Ministry of Interior. The arrests included violators of residency regulations, border security regulations, and labour regulations. In fact, 1,629 people were also caught attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally.

3. Dubai Mall Reshares Dress Code Policy

With the summer season here, Dubai Mall has re-shared its dress code policy. Yes, taking to its story on Instagram, Dubai Mall mentions how it promotes a modest and respectful dress code amongst visitors. The mall further mentions that such a dress code is appreciated while visiting the lifestyle and entertainment destination. This reminder is not a new sign. After all, many content creators previously have mentioned how certain clothing is not suitable for public spaces in the UAE

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4. Kuwait Airways Launches Weekly Flights To Nice In France

Kuwait Airways has announced that it has launched two weekly flights to Nice, which is in France. It is a part of its summer 2026 schedule, and this expands its European network to meet the growing demand for summer leisure travel. These new flights by Kuwait Airways will be operated on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

5. Oman Air Launches Flights To Tashkent And Singapore

Oman Air has launched its first direct flights to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and Singapore. It is a part of its expansion plan, and the new routes are going to boost tourism, trade and investment. The Muscat-Singapore route will be operated four times a week by the airline. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Tashkent from Muscat.

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

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