Navigate

June Bootids Meteor Shower Over AlUla To Abu Dhabi Cultivating 302,000 Coral Colonies; 5 GCC Updates

gcc updates

Canva Pro/Tom Fisk from Pexels

If you are trying to keep up with the updates from across the GCC region, then we are here to help you out. With a list of some important updates from across the UAE, we are here to ensure that you do not get left behind on them. Yes, from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, we have made a list of updates from across the region to ensure you can stay ahead of them from the region.

GCC Updates

1. Abu Dhabi Cultivates 302,000 New Coral Colonies

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has cultivated over 3,02,000 new coral colonies. This is from the start of the year, and it is part of the Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens Project. It is one of the largest coral reef restoration initiatives in the Middle East, and this has brought the total number of coral colonies cultivated since the launch of the project to 1.8 million.

2. KSA Ranks First Amongst G20 Countries

The Kingdom has ranked first amongst the G20 countries. It compared the results of the Safety Index for the year 2023. This was issued by the General Authority for Statistics. And according to the results, 97.7% of the total population felt safe while walking alone at night in their residential areas.

3. AI-Powered Park Design Challenge Open

Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first AI-powered park design challenge. This is under the directive of Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and it invites designers, urban planners, students, start-ups, artificial intelligence, innovators, and researchers to re-imagine Al Safa 2 Park with the help of AI technologies. This challenge has a total prize pool of AED2,00,000 and submissions are open until August 15th.

4. June Bootids Meteor Shower Documented Over AlUla

June Bootids meteor shower was documented over the skies of AlUla. These showers peaked around June 27. And they appear around June 27th, and are known for varying activity. As mentioned by the SPA, it is active until July 2nd, and can be seen at night.

Also Read: As Temperatures Soar, Abu Dhabi & Dubai Police Urge Motorists To Keep Checking Vehicle Safety

5. Registrations Open For 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Registrations are now open for the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. This championship is taking place from November 9th – 21st. As it happens, the participants will be competing for a prize pool of AED3 million. And it reinforces the competition as a leading event on the Jiu-Jitsu calendar.

Cover Image Courtesy: Canva Pro/Tom Fisk from Pexels (Cover image is for representative purposes only)

For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE.

Anupriya Mishra: A history nerd, I love to read, talk, and write about everything related to lifestyle and travel. And of course, trying new dishes is my jam! So, you might just find me at the newest restaurant trying their exquisite fare while gossiping about Bollywood movies!