Are you someone who is constantly trying to keep up with the news from the GCC region? If your answer is yes, then you will be pleased to know that we have made a list especially for you. Yes, we have noted down a few updates from the GCC region that you will want to keep in mind to stay ahead of the news. Take a look!
GCC Updates
1. Qatar Airways Launches ‘The Qatar Airways Creative 100’
For the first time globally, Qatar Airways recently announced a partnership with Swizz Beatz. A Grammy-award-winning artist, this collaboration was unveiled during an event at Art Basel Paris 2025. It should be noted that Qatar Airways also serves as a Premium Partner across all five of Art Basel’s world-leading fairs
2. Global Village Season 30 Opening Celebrated
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Celebrating the opening of Season 30 of Global Village, Waleef, Zoya & Ozka surprised travellers at the Dubai International Airport. For this purpose, they welcomed visitors with boxes that were filled with Global Village goodies. Through this, they successfully spread joy at the airport!
3. Emirates Tops JFK Fly Quiet Programme Rankings
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has done it once again! The airline has been awarded the prestigious Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport’s 2024 Fly Quiet Programme. With this, it has become the only airline to achieve this distinction! The airline’s score of 92.9[1] outspaced other carriers.
4. Turkish Airlines Increases Flight Frequency For Abu Dhabi-Istanbul
The flag carrier of Turkey is all set to expand its presence in the UAE. Yes, they’re doing so with the increase in flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul, to twice a day. This will begin on October 26th, 2025. And with this, the weekly flights would rise from 10 to 14, as mentioned by Gulf News.
5. Jaywan Royal Cardholders Can Enjoy Perks On Etihad Airways
Gulf News revealed how Etihad Airways will now exclusively offer Jaywan Royal cardholders a special discount. So, whether they’re using a Jaywan debit or credit card, they can avail this discount on Comfort and Deluxe fares. It would be across the airline’s global network when booking through its website. Through this partnership, Jaywan Royal cardholders will get priority Business Check-in and Priority Boarding.
So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news from the GCC region.
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