An Incident Near Dubai Creek Harbour To 1400+ Yrs Old Jarir Al-Bajali Mosque Restoration; 5 GCC Updates

There are many developments happening in the GCC nations these days. To ensure you are always ahead of the news, we have made a list of a few updates. From Dubai to Muscat, here are some important developments from across the GCC that you will want to know, to stay ahead of what’s happening.

GCC Updates

1. 1400+ Years Old Jarir Al-Bajali Mosque Restored

As reported by the SPA, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has completed the restoration of Jarir Al-Bajali Mosque in Taif. This would preserve the heritage site, which is regarded as more than 1,400 years old. It is believed that the mosque is linked to Jarir ibn Abdullah Al-Bajali, who embraced Islam in 10 AH. With the restoration, the capacity has expanded to accommodate 135 worshippers.

2. Dubai’s Shared Housing Rules Mention AED1 M Fine

As mentioned in the report of the National News, the new rules, which were announced on Wednesday, mentioned the shared accommodation in Dubai. It reveals how there could also be a fine of up to AED1 million for those who break the rules.

3. Abu Dhabi’s Old Airport Fire Contained

As revealed by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, a fire had broken out after an incident. And so, the fire had been brought under control on March 11th. These flames broke out at the old airport after there was successful interception by air defence systems. The report mentioned no injuries.

4. Airspace Disruptions Affect Travel Plans

Due to the regional tensions that have caused airspace disruption, travel plans across the GCC have been affected. Yes, this comes as residents are preparing for the Eid holiday. As mentioned by the Muscat Daily, it mentioned how Eid holiday period is generally one of the busiest travel seasons.

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5. An Incident Occurs At Dubai’s Creek Harbour & Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai authorities are responding to a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. No injuries were reported.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 12, 2026

Authorities in Dubai, as mentioned by the Dubai Media Office, have confirmed an incident near Dubai Creek Harbour. It mentioned how the fire had been fully contained. This happened at a building near the location, and Civil Defence Teams acted swiftly to bring the minor fire under control. There was also an incident, which occurred due to falling debris from the drone, on the Sheikh Zayed Road.

So, with these updates laid out for you, we have made a list of them for you.

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