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Longest Diamond Necklace In Sharjah To Desert Storm Fitness Challenges; 5 GCC Updates For You

To ensure that you don't forget about important updates from the GCC region, we have made a list of them for you. Take a look.

by Anupriya Mishra
Longest Diamond Necklace In Sharjah To Desert Storm Fitness Challenges; 5 GCC Updates For You

If you are also trying to keep up with the news updates from the GCC region, then chances are that you might feel over as there are many news pieces coming from the region. To ensure that you don’t forget about important updates, we have made a list of them for you. Take a look.

GCC Updates

1. AI Robot In Makkah For Pilgrims

An AI-powered robot is helping Pilgrims in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. Called Manarat Al-Haramain Robot, it is situated at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Tailored for the presidency, it acts as an intelligent difference for religious enquiries that pilgrims might have.

2. Longest Diamond Necklace To Be Displayed

The longest diamond necklace will be displayed in Sharjah. Yes, this will be displayed at the 55th Watch And Jewellery Middle East Show. Talking about a necklace, it is 108 m long and features more than 600 lab-grown diamonds, which have been set in 18-karat rose gold.

3. Coca-Cola Arena Partners With Emirates

Emirates Skywards and Coca-Cola Arena have signed a partnership. Through this partnership, exclusive benefits will be offered to Skyward members. This means from today onwards, members can bid or redeem Miles on music concerts, shows, and other exciting events.

4. 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Iran

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on the morning of May 27. This earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 km, and no effects were felt in the UAE as revealed by the NCM.

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5. Community Desert Storm Fitness Challenges Invited

Desert Storm Tactical Face-Off is happening at Umm Al Emarat Park. Taking place on May 31, this will happen from 5 PM to 10 PM at the amphitheatre of the park. Featuring team-based competitions, these will test the endurance, strategic thinking and strength of the participating members.

So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of all the new pieces here in GCC.

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First Published: May 27, 2025 4:31 PM