There are many new updates happening in the GCC region. So, it makes sense if you also want to keep up with these new developments from the Middle East. Here’s a list of some of these important updates from the GCC region that you might want to take note of.
GCC Updates
1. Emirates To Hire 1,500 New Pilots
We’re commited to welcoming over 1,500 new pilots to its ranks within the next two years.
And with an Accelerated Command programme that fast-tracks First Officers to the role of Captain, dozens of pilots are well on their way to achieving this command upgrade.… pic.twitter.com/UsAWtUclCO
— Emirates (@emirates) May 5, 2025
Recently, Emirates announced that it will be welcoming more than 1,500 new pilots on board in the next two years. This comes after the success of the Accelerated Command programme! In fact, it fast-tracks First Officers to the role of Captain. After all, over 80 pilots are already on their way towards achieving the command upgrade.
2. EAD Launches Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens Initiative
Under the directives of Hamdan bin Zayed, @EADTweets has launched the Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens initiative to further protect and sustain the marine environment, enhance biodiversity, and support food security and eco-tourism in the emirate. pic.twitter.com/SBxXMhnvX9
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 5, 2025
Recently, EAD launched the Abu Dhabi Coral Green initiative. In case you’re wondering, the aim under this is to protect and sustain the marine environment. Not to mention, it will also help to enhance biodiversity, eco-tourism, and support food security in Abu Dhabi.
3. Saudia Announces Sale On A Few Destinations
Fly to selected destinations in Asia with up to 40% off 🤩✨#Bangkok 🇹🇭 #Beijing 🇨🇳 #Guangzhou 🇨🇳 #Jakarta 🇮🇩 #KualaLumpur 🇲🇾
🔹Sales: till 10 MAY 2025
🔹Travel: till 10 JUN 2025#ThisIsHowWeFly— Saudia (@SaudiAirlinesEn) May 4, 2025
Saudia just announced that it is running a limited-period discount on a few destinations. These are valid in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Guangzhou, and Beijing. And the booking period is till May 10. However, the travel dates will be from May 1 and June 10. In fact, the offer will be valid for round-trip and one-way flights!
4. Tamer Hosny & Al Shami Are Coming To Coca-Cola Arena
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Come together for the first time ever on the stage, Tamer Hosny and Al Shami are performing in Dubai. Coming together on the stage for their show on May 31st, they will be performing at the Coca-Cola Arena. In fact, the tickets are already up for grabs for this concert!
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5. Storms Disrupt Flights In Kuwait
Kuwait experienced unprecedented dust storms that affected daily life. As a result, flights were cancelled! For instance, an IndiGo flight from Delhi had to be redirected, but another one from Ahmedabad did make a safe landing in Kuwait.
We hope you’re able to keep up with the updates from the GCC through this list.
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