Launch Of Riyadh Musical Festival To Emirates Starting Flights To Hangzhou; 5 GCC Updates For You

Do you happen to be someone who is always looking for new updates from the GCC region? If your answer is yes, then chances are that reading up on news pieces is something that you are fond of. And to ensure that you are not left behind about important developments from the region, we have made an important list just for you. So, here’s a look at some important GCC updates that you will want to know.

GCC Updates

1. Dubai Municipality Conducts 34,700 Food Inspections

Dubai Municipality conducts 34,700 food inspections across the emirate with the opening of 2,336 new food establishments in the first half of 2025. pic.twitter.com/ej9ymTqT9Y

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 30, 2025

As revealed recently by the Dubai Municipality, it has conducted 34,700 food inspections. These inspections are across Dubai and come with the opening of 2,336 new food establishments. These happened in the first half of 2025. The inspections are being conducted to ensure that all the important rules are being followed for public safety.

2. RCRC Launches Riyadh Music Festival

Recently, the Riyadh Music Festival was launched by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. This is the second edition of the annual festival, which was launched at the Red Hall. This is in the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, and the festival saw wide attendance.

3. Emirates Begins Flights To Hangzhou

Emirates has begun its flight to Hangzhou in China. This is its fifth getaway in the country and the second destination. The new destination has been added in under a month after Shenzhen. The flight EK310 landed at the airport on July 30.

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4. Watch Sunidhi Chauhan Live in Dubai

Sunidhi Chauhan is a renowned Bollywood singer who is known for her exceptional vocals and energetic performances. You can watch her perform live at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on September 13. This is a part of her global tour ‘I Am Home’. The tickets are already up for grabs!

5. Puerto 99 Mexican Restaurant Might Face Closure

As revealed recently in a report by the Gulf News, this Mexican restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel might be facing closure. The DIFC court has ruled in favour of the hotel owner which orders the restaurant operator to leave the premises. This is due to the unpaid rent of AED3.5 million.

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

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