Keeping up with the updates from across the GCC region can involve flicking through a lot of news pieces. Ensuring you do not have to keep browsing through the internet, we have made a list of some important updates that we think you will want to read up on. From the UAE to Saudi Arabia, take note of these updates from across the region.
GCC Updates
1. Saudi Arabia Introduces Regulations To Reduce Unauthorised Sports Ticket Sales
The Ministry of Sports in Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations. These regulations govern ticket sales and resale for sporting events. As it happens, it bans unauthorised trading and misleading pricing practices, protecting consumers.
2. Dubai Reveals New World Trade Centre Bridge
Dubai RTA has revealed the new World Trade Centre Bridge. Basically, with the work continuing on the nearby road, motorists will soon get to benefit. From October 30th, the final bridge of the Dh696-million-plus World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project will open. This would cut journey time and help ease congestion. The new bridge, for those who don’t know, is located at the World Trade Centre Roundabout.
3. Dibba Al Hisn Beach Closed Temporarily In Sharjah
Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has announced that the beach has been temporarily closed until further notice. This has been done to allow maintenance and improvement works. The announcement came on Tuesday, October 27th. It was revealed that the beach would be closed. The closure is a part of the municipality’s effort to improve the facilities at the Dibba Al Hisn beach.
4. 34,000 Manuscripts Digitised By Islamic University of Madinah
Islamic University of Madinah houses 34,615 microfilmed and 916 original paper manuscripts. This is at the Central Library of the University. And all of these have now been digitised. This is a collection which includes manuscripts that even date back to the seventh century. It would allow students and researchers to consult the primary sources of Islamic heritage.
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5. Hail And Heavy Rain Witnessed In Parts Of Oman
Some parts of Oman witnessed heavy rain and hail. Complete with active winds, due to low pressure, some parts of Oman were affected by this weather on October 26th. In fact, heavy hail was recorded in Wadi Al Jazzi in Suhar. In fact, skies over Muscat also remained heavily overcast, and there were scattered showers in Al Amerat.
So, if you are also someone who likes to stay ahead of the news, we hope these were helpful to you.
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