From Abu Dhabi’s E-12 Bridge Upgrade To Qatar Airways’ Refund Announcement, 5 GCC Updates

From speedy travel in Abu Dhabi to smarter taxis in Makkah, the GCC is experiencing a surge of updates that directly influence daily life. When you combine the holiday traffic in Sharjah with travel alerts from major airlines, the region is thriving.

1. Sheikh Hamdan Shares Sweet Photo Of Daughter Hind On Her First Birthday

Sheikh Hamdan had a sweet experience when his daughter Hind turned one year old. The little one was wearing white and was cutting an equally matching two-tier cake. The photo uploaded by the Dubai Crown Prince depicts a heartwarming family moment.

2. Al Qasba In Sharjah Attracts Masses Of People To Attend Eid

Families crowded Al Qasba Canal on the third day of Eid al-Fitr to enjoy food, rides, and the holidays. The waterfront was full of laughter, lights and vibrancy, making it one of the best places to celebrate.

3. Abu Dhabi Opens New Bridges Between Al Reem And E-12

Abu Dhabi has recently implemented two new bridges that will help reduce the travel time from Al Reem Island to the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway E-12 by up to 15 minutes. The AED450 million project enhances the traffic movement, opens up Saadiyat access, and relieves congestion along the main highways of the city.

4. Qatar Airways Announces Refund Delays And Continuing Problems

Please note that due to current circumstances, refund requests may take longer than usual. Our teams remain fully committed to processing and resolving all requests as quickly as possible

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Customers with confirmed bookings and a travel date between 28 February and 30… pic.twitter.com/kPfsOlcM9d

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 22, 2026

Qatar Airways has advised that it will take up to 28 working days to process the refund requests owing to the current situation. Passengers can claim refunds, change the date, and receive updates through email tracking between February 28 and April 30, 2026.

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5. The Makkah Taxi Fleet Will Expand To 1600 With The New Licences

New licences were issued, as Makkah is about to increase its taxi fleet by almost 1600 cars. The upgraded system will also come with intelligent systems, such as tracking systems, digital displays, translation systems, and secure e-payments, to make the ride easier.

From roads and rides to routes, these GCC updates demonstrate how fast the region is keeping pace with the increasing demand and the shifting lifestyles.

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