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Ice Creams For Visitors At DXB To Saudi Buses Transporting 21.4 M Passengers; 10 Middle East Updates

Here’s a look at some of the most important updates from the Middle East that you just can’t miss. Take a look!

by Anupriya Mishra
Ice Creams For Visitors At DXB To Saudi Buses Transporting 21.4 M Passengers; 10 Middle East Updates

If you’re also busy keeping up with all the new developments from the Middle East, then you will be pleased to know we have made a list for you. Well, here’s a look at some of the most important updates from the Middle East that you just can’t miss out. Take a look!

Middle East Updates

1. New Exit To Open Soon In Dubai By RTA

Recently, the Dubai RTA announced that a new exit from Financial Centres Street will open early in August. Yes, this will be towards the Ras Al Khor Road, which falls near Bu Kadra interchange. As it happens, this will reduce travel time from 13 to six minutes for vehicles that are travelling from Dubai to Al Ain.

2. Dubai Police Graduates 922 Students

922 students who graduated are from 28 nationalities. It is a part of the student summer programme. The theme is ‘Our Summer Is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership’. As it happens, the young students stood proudly in front of the dentist during the graduation ceremony.

3. World Green Economy Summit Registration Opens

The registration for the 11th edition of the World Green Economy Summit is now open. This event will take place from October 1 to 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. An event, which is organised by DEWA, WGEO, and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it is going to feature the biggest names in the industry. As it happens, this year, the theme is ‘Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy’.

4. Visitors Welcome With Ice Cream At Dubai International Airport

The DXB is welcoming visitors with cool flavours of ice cream as a part of its Dubai Destination campaign. This innovative way to welcome the visitors is truly something that you wouldn’t want to miss if you pass through the DXB this summer. The campaign features ice cream trucks parked at Terminal 3 Arrivals area of Dubai International Airport. Yes, KUHP offers some of the most delectable flavours of soft serve ice cream and beverages.

5. Al-Alfaj Governorate Is A Remarkable Geological Site

With the forest of fossils that have formed over millions of years, this site in the kingdom is truly filled with geological wonders. A popular destination for visitors, there are petrified trunks and branches that are embedded in the sedimentary layer and are scattered around this area.

6. Saudi Arabia Recorded Unprecedented Air Traffic During Hajj

As recently revealed, there were unprecedented air traffic figures for the 1446 AH Hajj season. As it happens, the milestone reflects the scale of integrated efforts, which allowed easy movement of pilgrims.

7. Dubai Marina Building Catches Fire Early Morning

On the early morning of August 1, residents of Marina Sail were affected when the high-rise residential tower caught fire. However, residents were later allowed back into their apartments after two hours of evacuation.

8. Saudi Public Buses Transport 21.4 Million+ Passengers

As per the figures for Quarter 2 of 2025, the Saudi cities’ public bus transport has carried more than 21.4 million passengers. Yes, this reflects a growing reliance on public transportation. Moreover, also shows high utilisation rates across the cities in the kingdom.

Also Read: Saudi Arabia: Makkah Records 1.2 M+ Umrah Pilgrims From 109 Countries!

9. Barka In Oman Records 50.7°C

Barka in Oman has recorded the highest temperature over the past 24 hours. Yes, with 50.7°C, the temperatures have been quite high. So, people are advised to steer clear of staying outside during such extreme temperatures.

10. Kuwait Uncovers Citizenship Fraud

Kuwait uncovered citizenship fraud by a single Syrian family. As a result, it has revoked the nationality of 108 people after this elaborate fraud was uncovered by an extended Syrian family.

So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the new details!

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First Published: August 01, 2025 5:35 PM