Driverless Delivery Vehicle In Abu Dhabi To Carrefour Shutting Down In Bahrain; 5 GCC Updates For You

If you have found yourself clicking on this article, then it’s probably true for you that you are on the prowl for news pieces from the GCC region. And if you agree with this statement, then we have made a list, especially keeping you in mind. Here’s a bunch of important updates from across the GCC region that you might have missed out on during the day.

GCC Updates

1. Carrefour Ceases Operations In Bahrain

Since September 14, Carrefour has shut its doors in Bahrain. This comes after it was just in January that the retailer also stopped its operations in Oman. With more than 14,000 stores in over 40 countries, there are several of them in the Gulf region as well. This closure of operation comes at a time when Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Group-owned HyperMax, a new grocery retail brand, was launched across the country in 11 locations.

2. Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Pilot Programme Launched

تماشياً مع رؤية أبوظبي الاستراتيجية التي تهدف إلى اعتماد 25% من جميع الرحلات على وسائل النقل الذكية بحلول 2040، التشغيل التجريبي الأول لمركبات توصيل ذاتية القيادة، الذي أطلقه مركز النقل المتكامل (أبوظبي للتنقل)، يدعم الاستدامة والابتكار في منظومة النقل في الإمارة.#AutonomousAD pic.twitter.com/IMLVeZZD7h

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) September 15, 2025

Abu Dhabi has launched a pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles. Yes, these self-driving delivery vehicles have been developed by K2 subsidiary Autogo. The trial operations are taking place in Masdar City, and such autonomous delivery vehicles aim to reduce congestion.

3. Opening Of New Emirates Crew Training Centre Announced

Emirates recently announced that a new crew training centre has opened. The state-of-the-art facility aligns with its strategic growth. The purpose-built and high-tech facility is spread across 63,318 ft.². Not to mention, it houses six full-flight simulator bays.

4. Saudi Arabia To Find Unlicensed Passenger Transport

Unauthorised passenger transport to now be faced with heavy financial and legal consequences. This is under the new law that was announced by the Transport General Authority of Saudi Arabia. It aims to eliminate practices of unlicensed operators. It therefore bans individuals from offering any kind of transport service without a valid license.

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5. Overall Population Falls In Kuwait For Early 2025

The overall population according to the census by the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau shows a decline for early 2025. The slight decline of 0.6% is as compared to 2024. However, the number of Kuwaiti citizens has continued to rise with there being an increase of 1.32%.

So with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the news updates from the GCC region.

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