From jaw-dropping luxury scenes in Dubai to meaningful diplomatic moves, GCC is buzzing with trending updates. Here are 5 trending news stories that are headlining the region today.
5 GCC Updates For You
1. F1 Car Spotted On Dubai’s Superyacht!
Dubai knows how to steal the spotlight, and this time it did at Port Rashid. A modern Formula 1 car appeared parked on the deck of a $55 million superyacht. The yacht, AHS, stretches 66 metres and was built by Oceano, as per Yahoo Life. Reportedly owned by Abbas Hussain Sajwani, the vessel favours comfort over speed, cruising at a modest pace despite its powerful engines.
2. UAE President’s India Visit In January 2026
At the invitation of Narendra Modi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, will be visiting India on 19 January 2026, as mentioned in a report by NDTV.
This marks his third official visit as President and his fifth trip to India in a decade. The visit builds on recent high-level exchanges and reflects the strength of India–UAE relations across trade, investment, and energy.
3. A Historic Car Returns To Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum
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In Abu Dhabi, a restored car driven by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the 1968 film Farewell Arabia has returned to public view .
Specialists tracked down a matching 1966 Chrysler Newport and recreated every on-screen detail, from the black exterior to its desert-ready build. The vehicle now sits at Zayed National Museum in the Saadiyat Cultural District for public display according to the official Instagram of the Museum.
4. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Hits New Tourism Goals
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority reported 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025, a 6% year-on-year increase, alongside 12% growth in tourism revenues.
India remained a key source market with a 14% rise in arrivals, while China, the UK, and Russia also recorded strong growth. Expanded direct air connectivity from Europe and Central Asia played a major role in the boom.
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5. Emirates Expands Manila Flights
Emirates will add four weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April.
Operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, the additional services improve options for business travellers and the Filipino diaspora, while offering smoother connections to Europe and North America via Dubai.
That’s all for today’s trending GCC Updates. We will be back with more interesting and informative news tomorrow!
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