FUN FACT

People in the UAE already had the opportunity to chat with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on board the International Space Station back in March. Watch out for more chat events soon.

 In Doha all car lovers car can visit the FBQ Car Museum where you can find unique, rare and outstanding cars – the exhibitions are open until the end of 2023.

 SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s opening date has finally been revealed by their developer Miral. They will open its doors to welcome visitors on May 23, 2023.

 Oman has just announced that social media influencers and companies who want to promote or market other products online will now require a mandatory license (this does not apply to their own products).

Must see:

 The Al Ula Stairway is the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, their ladder lets visitors climb 45 metres into the air with nothing but gravity between them and the ancient landscape below.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Don’t forget the following important dates for the region:

• Zayed Humanitarian Day – 10th April*

• Eid El Fitr – 22nd April* *(pending on the lunar calendar)

OPPORTUNITIES:

• NEOM has appointed their airport partner for NEOM International airport which is AECOM, who will provide consultancy services. The airport is due to open 2024.

• Wynn Casinos will build their first casino in the UAE on Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

SPOTLIGHT:

Work Culture specialist “Great places to work” has surveyed the Middle East and here are some of their picks for 2023:

• Saudi Arabia: Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Half Million Company and Tourism Development Fund (TDF).

• Qatar: Aspire Academy, Talabat and UM Qatar.

• UAE: Jumeirah Group, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Pizza Express.

• Kuwait: Bayan International School, Burgan Bank and Apparel Group.