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flyadeal Launches Services To Mumbai To Perseid Meteor Shower Seeing A Peak; 5 GCC Updates

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If you’re also trying to keep up with the updates from across the GCC region, then we have made this list for you. Considering you’re already on this article, you are probably someone who likes to stay on top of the news. To ensure you’re ahead of these updates, we have made a list of these for you.

GCC Updates

1. flyadeal To Launch Service Between Riyadh & Mumbai

flyadeal, a Saudi-based airline, recently launched service between Riyadh and Mumbai. This would add over 7,400 seats a month. This is a low-cost carrier in Saudi Arabia, and it would begin on October 3rd. This would make Mumbai its second destination in India.

2. Perseid Meteor Shower To Peak This Week

Perseid meteor shower is one of the most reliable and spectacular displays. And this annual astronomical event is expected to peak on the night of August 12th until early 13th. With there being favourable conditions for skywatchers, the new moon would make it perfect viewing conditions.

3. Riyadh Air Announces Flights To Dhaka

Riyadh Air, the new airline in Saudi Arabia, has announced new flight services to Dhaka. Yes, the airline has begun operating flight services to the Bangladeshi capital. Recently, the airline even started flight operations to Mumbai, India.

4. Dubai-it Award Announces Nominations Are Open For First Edition

Dubai-it Award has announced that nominations are now open for the first edition from August 19th until September 10th. Individuals, projects, companies, organisations and entities are being invited who have worked and achieved results. Nominations by individuals, organisations and companies can be made by themselves.

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5. Embassy Of Oman Urges Citizens In China To Exercise Caution

Embassy of Oman in China has asked its citizens to monitor the developments related to tropical weather conditions closely. Yes, they have been asked to exercise caution, as Typhoon Dolphin struck Zhejiang province, Shanghai, and neighbouring Chinese regions.

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

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What is Typhoon Dolphin?

Typhoon Dolphin is a very strong category storm that has made landfall in the eastern region of China.

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