Sometimes it can be quite difficult to keep up with all the new updates happening in the GCC region. As every day something important is coming up, it can be a little difficult to be aware of everything. So, to ensure that you are always ahead of the updates from the region, we have enlisted a few of them below. Take a look.
GCC Updates
1. 30 Projects From Proudly From Dubai Hosted At Hatta Winter
“شتا حتّا” يحتضن 30 من المشاريع المميزة الأعضاء في “بكل فخر من دبي” التابع لـ “براند دبي”، الذراع الإبداعي للمكتب الإعلامي لحكومة دبي. https://t.co/90HRXfEThR#شتانا_في_حتا | #HattaFestival #وجهات_دبي | #dubaidestinations #شتا_حتا | #hattawinter @BrandDubai pic.twitter.com/5BNB4Mu8Ni
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 18, 2024
30 distinguished projects, which are part of the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ campaign have been hosted at the ongoing Hatta winter. The initiative is hosting several small and emerging businesses where they can showcase their unique offerings to visitors. As a result, these members of the Brand Dubai are being provided with opportunities for growth, development, and expansion.
2. Abu Dhabi Buildings Lights Up In The Colours Of Qatar Flag
#AbuDhabi’s iconic buildings light up with the colours of the State of Qatar flag in celebration of the State of Qatar’s National Day.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) December 18, 2024
Commemorating the state of Qatar’s National Day, iconic buildings across Abu Dhabi were glowing in the colours of the nation’s flag. Yes, this included the ADNOC building amongst other important landmarks to participate in the celebrations of Qatar.
3. Air Arabia Celebrates In Flight To Bergamo, Milan
Today, we celebrate the inaugural flight from Fez to Bergamo, Milan! Operating twice weekly, this new route enhances our Milan network, now connecting passengers from both Fez and Casablanca to this vibrant Italian destination. 🛬 pic.twitter.com/DbnnS5uAOE
— Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) December 18, 2024
Air Arabia recently celebrated its inaugural flight to Bergamo, Milan from Fez. Operating now twice a week, the new route aims to enhance their Milan network. It will be connecting the passengers from both Fez and Casablanca to this beautiful destination in Italy.
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4. Dubai Metro Blue Line Project Completion Date Revealed
.@rta_dubai has awarded an AED 20.5 billion contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of three prominent Turkish and Chinese companies: MAPA, LIMAK, and CRRC. The project spans 30 kilometres and includes 14 stations. pic.twitter.com/gKros7Qsqh
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 19, 2024
The Dubai RTA recently revealed that it has given the contract for the much-awaited blue line of the metro to three companies, MAPA, LIMAK, and SRRC, from Turkey and China. As it happens, the 30 km route is expected to be completed by September 9, 2029. Not to mention, the approximate cost of the project is AED20.5 billion.
5. Dubai AI Week To Launch In April 2025
We have directed the launch of ‘Dubai AI Week’ in April 2025, a platform to unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, celebrate achievements, and advance key initiatives, strategies, and partnerships between the public and private sectors. Dubai AI Week will… pic.twitter.com/AwzuBzesum
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 19, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the launch of the Dubai AI Week in April 2025. The platform aims to unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, thereby celebrating achievements and even advanced key initiatives. It will feature a diverse range of events with extensive global participation and will be happening for five days.
So, with these updates at your disposal, we hope you are able to stay ahead of the new developments in the GCC
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