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Jimmy Choo Matcha Drink In Riyadh To World’s 1st Fire-Fighting Drone; 6 GCC Updates For You

We have enlisted a few updates from around the GCC region that you might want to keep in mind if you wish to stay ahead of the news.

by Anupriya Mishra
Jimmy Choo Matcha Drink In Riyadh To World’s 1st Fire-Fighting Drone; 6 GCC Updates For You

As there are many new updates happening in the GCC region, we are not going to hold you accountable if you miss out on some of them. However, we do plan to help you out. Yes, we have enlisted a few updates from around the GCC region that you might want to keep in mind if you wish to stay ahead of the news.

GCC Updates

1. Jimmy Choo X So Matcha Pop-Up In Riyadh

For a limited period of time, Jimmy Choo has collaborated with So Matcha. This is happening till Saturday, May 31, and through this partnership, you will get to sip on limited edition Jimmy Choo drinks and soft serve. It is happening at So Matcha, which is a homegrown cafe in Yara Alnamlah.

2. Emirates Unveils Gamebird GB1

Emirates has unveiled its latest flight training academy’s aircraft, Gamebird GB1. This new aircraft is setting standards of training excellence. In fact, the first aerobatic aircraft of the academy. Designed for upset prevention and recovery training, it is bound to offer exceptional control and responsiveness.

3. UAE Future 50 Initiative Launched By Sheikh Hamdan

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Maktoum witnessed the launch of this initiative. This features 50 promising start-ups by Emirati entrepreneurs. Moreover, it is across 15 future-focused economic sectors and aims to boost diversification.

4. 60 Local Businesses Honoured Across Abu Dhabi

DCT Abu Dhabi Urban Treasures initiative honours 60 local businesses. These are located across Abu Dhabi, and they have been recognised for their contribution to the cultural identity of the emirate. Preserving it for future generations, through this recognition, they wish to honour their contribution.

Also Read: Dates Are Here! UAE Announces Eid Al-Adha Break For Private & Public Sector Employees

5. Oman Announces Eid al-Adha Holiday

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Oman has announced Eid al-Adha holidays. Starting from June 5, Thursday, this holiday will be in place till Monday, June 9. People will resume work from Tuesday, June 10, onwards.

6. World’s First Jet-Powered Fire-Fighting Drone In The UAE

Say hello to Suhail, which is the world’s first jet-powered firefighting drone. This was introduced by the UAE at its Pavilion at the Expo 2025, that is happening in Osaka, Japan. A major step towards emergency response, it has been developed by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority.

With these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news

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First Published: May 29, 2025 4:36 PM