We have made a list of updates from the GCC region to ensure you are always ahead of the new developments in the region. From Saudi Arabia to the UAE, the list of updates is from across the industries, to give you a well-rounded view of what’s happening.
GCC Updates
1. Emirates To Deploy Airbus A350 On Flights To Baghdad
It was recently revealed by the Dubai Media Office that Emirates will soon deploy its Airbus A350 across all seven weekly flights to Baghdad. Yes, they will be starting this from January 1st, 2026. So, the next time you fly to the city, you might just be travelling in this aircraft.
2. 3 Day Super Sale Returns For Five Days To Dubai
3DSS kicks off on November 28th, and this year as well, it will offer some splendid discounts. However, while this is being called 3 Day Super Sale, this year the offer period is for the entire duration og the Eid al-Etihad holidays. This means, as reported by Gulf News, it will end on December nd.
3. Olive Production Increases In Saudi Arabia
As revealed by SPA, the local olive production in Saudi Arabia has surged past 351,000 tons. Yes, this achievement was driven by an increase in cultivated areas. And these were across regions with substantial comparative production advantages. As a result, the total number of olive trees has risen to 21.5 million!
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4. Leaf Camp Unveiled At Darb Zubaida season
Recently, the Leaf Camp was unveiled as a key tourist destination. This is within the Winter at Darb Zubaida season. As revealed by the SPA, it features upscale accommodations in the Nafud Alkabir desert. It utilises modern domed structures that are located among vast dunes to offer visitors an enriching desert experience.
5. Preparations Underway For World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Preparations are underway for the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. As mentioned in Times of Oman, this is represented by Oman Sail, and they continue to do so, ahead of the historic first edition of this global event. The championship will take place from November 30th to December 8th, 2025
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