SalamAir Announcing Direct Flights From Salalah To Partial Lunar Eclipse In Egypt; 5 Middle East Updates For You

It’s not an easy task to keep up with all the updates from across the GCC region. To ensure you can keep up with these updates, we have made a list of some important updates across different sectors, we have made a list for you. So, here’s a list of these developments from across the region that you will want to know. Keep reading!

GCC Updates

1. SalamAir Announces Direct Flights From Salalah To Jeddah, Chattogram & Calicut

SalamAir, which is a low-cost airline in Oman, has announced its first-ever airline base. This marks a strategic milestone in the growth of the airline. Not to mention, it would significantly strengthen the direct international connectivity from the Governorate of Dhofar. The Salalah-based operation will serve three direct international destinations, including Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Calicut in India and Chattogram in Bangladesh

2. Dubai International Airport Welcomed 31.5 Million Passengers During First Six Months

As revealed by the Dubai Media Office, Dubai International Airport welcomed 31.5 million passengers during the first six months of 2026. These are massive figures amid the recovery of airline operational capacity and rising demand, which comes in the second quarter.

3. Egypt To Witness Partial Lunar Eclipse

Egypt is going to witness a partial lunar eclipse on Friday, August 28th. With the Earth’s shadow covering about 93% of the moon, this eclipse will coincide with the full moon of the Islamic month of Rabi Al Awwal. As it happens, it will last about five hours across all its phases. The partial phase ends at 8:52 AM while the entire eclipse will conclude at 10:02 AM.

4. Artworks And Sculptures Are On Jeddah Squares & Streets

Artworks and sculptures are adorning Jeddah squares, streets, and waterfront. In fact, it is creating a distinctive visual landscape as it becomes part of the city’s identity. As the Red Sea city goes under rapid development, older sculptures appear like open pages from the past.

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5. Abu Dhabi Municipality Asks Public To Not Leave Vehicles And Boats Abandoned

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a field awareness campaign. In this campaign, their urging public to not leave the vehicles or boats abandoned in public spaces. It is a part of the municipality’s effort to preserve the appearance of the city. Not to mention, it also aims to enhance the quality of life. It should be noted that this campaign is a part of ‘Our Home, Our Responsibility – Our Neighbourhood Defines Us’.

So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news from across the Middle East region.

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