Are you ready for your daily dose of recent happenings in the GCC region? We are back with the list of GCC updates, and we promise you it’s worth a quick scan. From Dubai viral Chocolate expanding internationally to the World’s first AI public service, GCC will leave you asking for such bullet news for sure!
5 Quick GCC Updates For You
1. FIX Dessert Chocolatier Takes Viral Dubai Chocolate To UK
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Dubai’s Viral chocolate brand, FIX Dessert Chocolatier, is back in the game and has decided to take the treat international as announced on their official Instagram account. You can now spot the iconic Can’t get knafeh bar at London’s department store, Harrods. FIX is making its UK debut at the end of this month, and we can already understand the anticipation of residents. But it is a limited-time offer and would be only available between 27 October to 23 November.
2. World’s First AI Public Servant Announced At GITEX Global 2025 In UAE
According to Gulf News, TAMM AutoGov in Abu Dhabi has transformed the digital landscape of the UAE and launched the world’s first AI-powered Public Servant. The TAMM AI Assistant will now provide multiple services that will allow users to set personal preferences for recurring services and more. AI Vision and Smart Guide are part of the new update that will help with smart and proactive services.
3. Cabin Pressure Drop Forces Qatar Airways To Divert The Doha-Hong Kong Flight
In a recent report by Mint, Qatar Airways Flight QR816 flying from Doha to Hong Kong was diverted to Ahmedabad airport, as per ANI. The flight that took off around 9 am from Hamad International Airport, Doha, was diverted due to a Cabin pressure drop at Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport around 2:40 pm. Zero casualties were reported by the airlines to ANI.
4. Sharjah Airport Now Offers Free SIM to Every Visitor
e& UAE and Sharjah Airport Authority have joined hands to provide a free SIM to every incoming tourist, according to a report by newswire.ca.(Cision). The arrangement is to provide enhanced and immediate internet access to guests who land in Sharjah for better accessibility. The free SIM will be eligible for 24hours with 10 GB to locate hotels, bookings and more through maps and more.
5. UAE Skies To Be Lit Up By A Rare Celestial Comet
According to a report by Gulf News, the UAE skies will witness a rare event of comets this month. Lemmon Comet (C/2025 A6) would pass through, lighting up the sky, making it visible to the naked eye. A spokesperson of the Emirates Astronomical Society informed Al Khaleej newspaper that it would be visible from October 17 to 20.
So, be it a rare comet to free SIM for tourists, GCC Updates has a surprise for you every day.
Cover Image Courtesy: FIX Dessert Chocolatier, GITEX Global/Instagram
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First Published: October 14, 2025 7:01 PM