There are many updates that are taking place on a daily basis in the UAE and the greater GCC area. To ensure that you are constantly ahead of the development, we have made this list for you. Yes, we have made a list of all the new developments in the GCC region that you might not have been aware of.
GCC Updates
1. Ajman Police HQ Reminds Offer Available Till 17 Days
— ajmanpoliceghq (@ajmanpoliceghq) November 28, 2024
Ajman Police HQ took to its official account on X to showcase that there are only 17 days remaining until the discount period on its fine. Yes, it’s offering a 50% discount on traffic fines that have been committed before October 31, 2024. The offer includes cancellation of all traffic points and removal of all vehicle reserving. It’s worth noting that this offer will remain valid till December 15, 2024.
2. 4 Dubai Beaches Reserved For National Day Celebrations
For the occasion of the UAE National Day, four beaches in Dubai have been reserved for the people. Yes, starting from November 30 till December 3, these beaches in Dubai are as follows, Jumeirah Beach 2, Umm Suqeim 2, Umm Suqeim 1, and Jumeirah 3 have been reserved for the four-day national day. It’s worth mentioning that employees of both the private and public sectors can enjoy this four-day weekend to mark the UAE National Day called Eid Al Etihad.
3. Riyadh Metro Launched
#RiyadhMetro is officially inaugurated! Mark your calendars – Residents can start riding the Riyadh Metro from December 1! We look forward to welcoming you. To ensure a smooth experience and effective crowd management, lines will open to the public in stages. pic.twitter.com/EmO7P7edby
— النقل العام لمدينة الرياض (@RiyadhTransport) November 27, 2024
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City recently revealed the schedule for the operation of the Riyadh Metro, which was launched on Wednesday, November 27. The initial phase has witnessed the inauguration of Line 1, Line 6 and Line 4. Called the Blue, Purple, and Yellow lines, respectively. In fact, all of these lines will start the operations on December 1 following which, Line 2 will also start its operations on December 15, which is called the Green Line. And on January 5, 93 which is the Orange Line is expected to begin operations.
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4. Saudi International Handicraft Week Exhibition Extended
بمختلف الثقافات واللغات؛ يستقبلكم معرض #بنان إلى يوم السبت القادم 30 نوفمبر ✨
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— هيئة التراث (@MOCHeritage) November 27, 2024
Recently, the Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan extended the Saudi International Handicraft Week Exhibition. Called the Bana Exhibition, it is being held at Riyadh’s Roshn front till November 30. Exhibiting craft arts, live demonstrations, interactive experiences, workshops, and even booths for entrepreneurs. As such, more than 500 Saudi artisans and participants from 25 countries have participated in the event.
5. Khalifa Square Closed Temporarily
Keeping the UAE National Day celebrations in mind, Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced that Khalifa Square will be temporarily closed. Issued in a notification on Thursday, the authority mentioned that this location will be closed on November 28, 29, and 30. In case you’re wondering, it’s closed for the preparations to set up the square for the 53rd National Day celebrations.
So, with these updates, we hope you were able to stay ahead of all the new developments that have been taking place in the GCC region
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