You can’t count on your fingers the amount of news we see every day. In a world that scrolls every second, the amount of updates we observe is enormous. So some of them should definitely be missed. That’s why we’ve put together a list of trends and important updates. In case you missed a few, here’s a quick look at 10 updates from the Middle East this week.
10 latest news about the Middle East for you
1. Sheikh Zayed Road Closed for COP28 and National Day Celebrations
Sheikh Zayed Road was closed to traffic from 7am to 11am ahead of COP28 and UAE National Day celebrations. The six-lane highway leading to Dubai was unusually empty during this period. The road closure will last until Dec. 3, with overhead screens directing traffic diversions and drivers having to find alternative routes.
2. Alder Properties acquires London Square for £230m
UAE real estate giant Aldar Properties has successfully acquired London-based developer London Square for £230 million. Founded in 2010, London Square boasts a development pipeline of over £2 billion, with over 3,500 homes completed to date and 930 currently under construction (worth a total of £425 million). is.
3. Flynas considers operating electric helicopters in Saudi Arabia
Saudi low-cost airline Flynas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil-based Eve Air Mobility to explore the possibility of starting electric helicopter operations in the Kingdom. The statement anticipates the launch of electric helicopters in Riyadh and Jeddah by 2026.
4. Mazi Mobility electric bike ride from Nairobi to Dubai for COP28
Mazi Mobility, a Kenya-based mobility-as-a-service company, is embarking on a ground-breaking initiative to travel from Nairobi to Dubai for COP28 on electric bikes. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable mobility by displaying bikes at the summit for visitors to see.
5. Demand for pet taxis is growing in the UAE
In the UAE, the demand for pet taxis is increasing due to the increase in pet owners and pet-friendly establishments. Chauf-fur co-founder Nader Moursi emphasizes that the surge in demand is due to the region’s growing population and growing pet community.
6. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain participates in COP28
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has arrived in Abu Dhabi to participate in COP28 as the leader of his country’s delegation. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, welcomed His Majesty’s arrival together with dignitaries.
7. International cruise ship arrives in Oman, Middle East
An international cruise ship from the UK carrying about 300 tourists has arrived at Sultan Qaboos Tourist Port. A cruise ship carrying 865 passengers, including 430 tourists, arrived at the port of Salalah. Over the next two days, 800 to his 900 tourists are scheduled to arrive at Muscat International Airport to begin regional sightseeing tours from the Sultanate of Oman.
8. Tanmia Food Company’s environmental initiatives in Bahrain, Middle East
Under the visionary leadership of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Tanmia Food Company has produced 100,000 bottles in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. We have launched an innovative project to plant trees. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Middle East and is in line with Saudi Arabia’s commitment to environmental impact and climate change mitigation under Vision 2030.
9. Natalia Vodianova attended the Angel Cake event in Dubai, Middle East.
Renowned supermodel and United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador Natalia Vodianova took center stage at a special event in Dubai hosted by Angel Cakes. The event featured insightful fireside conversations on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Natalia, an angel investor at Angel Cakes, shared her wisdom on these topics.
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10. Chef’s Table Culinary Experience at Habtoor Grand Resort
Habtoor Grand Resort offers a new culinary experience at Luciano’s chic Italian restaurant. The Chef’s Table Experience, dubbed “A Taste of Tuscany,” will be helmed by Chef Manuel Jose Caicedo, offering his meticulously crafted six-course menu. The menu is packed with seasonal goodness, including homemade pasta, heirloom ripe tomatoes, and smoky burrata. Witness the culinary magic that unfolds in the preparation of raw pastries and more.
Until next time! Until then, Maa Saarama Habibis!
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