Trying to keep up with what’s buzzing across the Gulf? One minute, you’re hearing about a mid-air scare at a global airshow, and the next, Bollywood royalty is casually spotted in Abu Dhabi like it’s no big deal. Here’s the quick GCC Updates roundup to get you up to speed.
5 GCC Updates For You
1. Tejas Jet Crashes At Dubai Airshow; Pilot Dies In Rare Tragedy
The Dubai Airshow is usually all about precision, power, and picture-perfect flight displays. But this year, the crowd watched a tragedy unfold in real time. An Indian Air Force Tejas jet, known for its strong safety record, performed a sharp stunt just after 2:00 pm and suddenly dipped and crashed moments later. Thick smoke rose from the site, and the pilot didn’t survive. Experts, as shared in India Today’s report, are now piecing together what went wrong.
2. SRK And Salman Khan Reunite At Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi
Two of Bollywood’s biggest names, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, were spotted together (again), this time at the VIP opening of the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. The duo appeared in matching black suits, posing beside dinosaur fossils casually. Salman is currently in the UAE for his Dabangg Tour, while SRK flew in for the museum event, and their fans are absolutely losing it.
3. Qatar Airways Installs Starlink Wi-Fi On 100+ Aircraft
If you’ve ever sat on a long-haul flight wondering why aeroplane Wi-Fi keeps buffering, then Qatar Airways just solved that problem. According to Travel and Tour World, the airline has fitted more than 100 widebody aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet. Get ready to finally stream, scroll, and stay connected without tapping the screen on repeat.
4. Dubai Greets Oman Travellers With Gifts And A Special Passport Stamp
Visitors from Oman had an extra-special welcome this week. The UAE rolled out gifts and a custom passport stamp for travellers arriving through the Hatta border and Dubai International Airport. Gulf Today reported that Dubai arranged the gesture to celebrate the close bond shared by the two nations.
Also Read: Sharjah Flights Delay To Oman Celebrating National Day; 5 GCC Updates For You
5. Heads Up, Major Dubai Roads To Close On Nov 23 for Dubai Run
And if you’re planning to hit the road on Sunday, November 23, here’s your reminder to plan well. Dubai Run is back, and as per the latest update from Dubai RTA, multiple roads will be closed from 3:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Plan your commute wisely, or you might find yourself on an unplanned morning adventure trying to get through the roads.
The GCC Updates never do a quiet week, and today’s news list is proving it.
Cover Image Courtesy: Amulya Reddy BJP/X, Visit Abu Dhabi/Instagram
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