Keeping up with the news updates from the Middle East region is no easy task. To ensure that you do not miss out on them, we have made a list, especially for you. From Abu Dhabi to Madinah, we have brought new updates from different regions to ensure you do not miss out on them.
Middle East Updates
1. Yas Island Millie Bobby Brown
In a new campaign for Yas Island, one can spot Millie Bobby Brown from the iconic Netflix series, Stranger Things. Yes, this comes at a time when ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’ is now open to the public at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. She joins Yas Island to become its newest brand ambassador.
2. Sharjah Drivers To Benefit From 10-Minute Grace Period
Sharjah drivers will now benefit from a ten-minute grace period. Yes, as revealed in a Gulf News report, every time they use public parking space, even if they’re moving from one location to another, they can benefit from the 10-minute grace period. This fresh 10-minute window with every new parking session is something that will be absolutely useful.
3. Bus Accident Near Madina Kills 45 Pilgrims
45 people lost their lives after a bus, which was carrying Umrah pilgrims, collided with a diesel tanker. This tragic incident took place near Madinah, which sparked a major fire. The Gulf News reported how the group had travelled from Hyderabad, India, to Jeddah on November 9th. They had plans to return on November 23rd. Out of 54 travellers, four had gone separately by car to Madinah, and another four had stayed back in Mecca. The remaining 46 were on the bus that crashed about 25 km from Madinah.
4. Egyptian Dessert, Name Simonds To Open In USA
Simonds is a well-known name in Egypt in Cairo when it comes to bakery, has announced that it will soon be available in the United States. This is a family-owned bakery and cafe, which has been situated in the Downtown Area of Cairo since 1898. They’re known for serving French and oriental pastries to customers across the city. This was mentioned through a teaser that was posted by the official Instagram account of the bakery.
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5. Sharjah International Book Fair Wraps Up
Sharjah International Book Fair wrapped up its 44th edition after being active for 12 days. With 14 million visitors recorded, these attendees represented 206 countries. The event confirmed how Sharjah has gained influence as a significant global meeting point for publishing, cross-cultural cooperation, and literary trade.
With these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news!
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