flydubai Doubling Flights To Bangkok To The UK’s Green Travel Advisory For UAE; 5 GCC Updates

If keeping up with the updates from the GCC region seems difficult for you, then you have clicked on the right article. From Dubai to Abu Dhabi and beyond, we have made a list of some important updates from across the GCC region that we are sure you wouldn’t want to miss. After all, there are many updates across the region relating to travel, visas, and more, and we have brought some important ones for you.

GCC Updates

1. Dubai Grants 66,000 Golden Visas In First Half Of 2026

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai gave 66,000 golden visas in the first half of 2026. Moreover, it issued over 1.052 million residency permits and completed over 5 million entry permit transactions. These figures are for the first six months of the year, and it shows the continued growth of Dubai and its increasing attractiveness.

2. Green Travel Advisory For UAE By Britain

The British Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that the travel advisory for the UAE remains unchanged. UK is retaining its Green Safety status, despite the updated guidelines on regional tensions in the Middle East. Taking to X, the embassy posted that the travel advisory for the UAE remains green and has not been changed.

3. Etihad Airways Cancels Bahrain Morning Flight After It Turns Back

Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain was forced to return in the early hours of Thursday. As a result, the airline has to reschedule services between the two countries. Flight EY647 had to make this return as the airport in Bahrain suffered disruptions due to an escalation in tensions.

4. flydubai To Increase Bangkok Flights

With a rise in travel demand between the UAE and Thailand, flydubai has doubled its flights to Bangkok. Yes, this begins on July 18th. The additional service was first announced in February. Now, more weekly flights are expected between the UAE and Thailand.

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5. Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival Is Happening Until August 23rd

.@mbzuai is participating in the inaugural Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival with its dedicated World of AI & Innovation Pavilion. The pavilion will host visitors until 23 August 2026, with its programme running until 13 August, offering AI education for youth and families. pic.twitter.com/N2TLTOj6kY

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) July 16, 2026

The inaugural Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival will be hosting visitors until August 23rd. The programmes are running until August 13th, and it offers AI Education for youth and families. Not to mention,, it’s also hosting workshops and sessions at the World Of AI & Innovation Pavilion.

So with these updates laid out for you, we hope you are able to keep up with the updates from the region to steer ahead of the news.

Cover Image Courtesy: Flydubai/Website

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