There are a lot of updates that are constantly coming from the GCC region. As a result, it can be quite difficult to keep up with all of these important details. So, to make it a tad easier for you, we have rounded up some updates from the GCC that you might want to know!
GCC Updates
1. Paid Entry Announced For Burj Khalifa On NYE
Watching the NYE fireworks from the front will be a paid experience as the Burj Khalifa has announced it is a paid experience. In fact, the tickets for entry to Burj Park start at AED580 for adults and AED370 for kids above the age of 5. And the tickets will be available from October 24th onwards. As it happens the tickets include a food and beverage voucher as well.
2. 5th Edition Of Media Excellence Award 2024 Announced
Ministry of Media Announces 5th Edition of Media Excellence Award 2024.https://t.co/vr7otZpQdv#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/qqgIkEF4ZB
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) October 14, 2024
The 5th edition of the Media Excellence Award 2024 aims to celebrate outstanding creative media works. These will be presented on various national occasions, topics, and fields. As such, the award honours institutions and individuals with significant media contributions. And for this, the submissions from institutions and individuals will be accepted till November 28, 2024.
3. Saudi Contemporary Art To Be Showcased Globally
Exhibition on Art of the Kingdom to Showcase Saudi Contemporary Art Globally.https://t.co/LnXDJ1qGYq#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/LbgQXd6yXN
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) October 14, 2024
The Museums Commission recently announced its plans to launch a landmark exhibition. This will be on the art of the kingdom, which aims to bring Saudi contemporary art to the global stage. Touring several countries, they will be introducing international audiences to the vibrant art scene in Saudi Arabia.
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4. Dubai RTA Showcases Floc Duo Rail At Gitex Global
On the sidelines of #GITEX2024, Hamad Alafeefi, Director of Enterprise Command and Control Department at #RTA, presents the Smart Robot initiative developed to monitor micro-mobility in real time using artificial intelligence. This initiative positions #Dubai as the first city…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 15, 2024
Dubai RTA recently showcased the Floc Duo rail at Gitex Global 2024. The event is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is a hotbed of technological innovations and development. The Dubai RTA demonstrated these futuristic pods that would transport passengers to their doorstep.
5. Etihad Rail Reveals Journey Time
Following the conclusion of the inaugural edition of Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference, Etihad Rail has unveiled the journey times for its passenger trains, once operational across the UAE:
Abu Dhabi to Dubai: 57 minutes
Abu Dhabi to Al Ruwais: 70… pic.twitter.com/hVuIjl5GAF
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) October 15, 2024
Recently, Etihad Rail revealed the journey times for several destinations across the UAE. Take a look at the time:
Abu Dhabi to Dubai: 57 minutes
Abu Dhabi to Al Ruwais: 70 minutes
Abu Dhabi to Fujairah: 105 minutes
So, we hope you were able to keep up with all the new developments!
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