From shifting winter skies in Qatar to cultural celebrations across the UAE, this week’s GCC updates are balancing tradition, creativity, and everyday joy.
5 GCC Updates
1.Al Baldah Star Signals Softer Cold Spell In Qatar
Qatar enters the final phase of the Shabat season today as the Al Baldah Star rises in the sky. According to the Qatar Meteorology Department, cold weather will persist but gradually ease over the next 13 days. Winds are expected to turn southerly, with occasional rain clouds appearing as winter begins to loosen its grip.
2. Llamas Steal The Spotlight In Sheikh Hamdan’s Latest Dubai Moment
Sheikh Hamdan delighted followers by sharing a video of llamas roaming freely in Dubai with the Burj Khalifa in the background. As per Gulf News, the clip shows two adult llamas and a baby strolling through green pastures, then pausing to curiously stare at the camera. Their calm, camera-shy reactions turned the simple moment into an instant smile-maker online.
3. Sharjah Classic Cars Festival Attracted 18K Visitors
The 3rd Sharjah Classic Cars Festival welcomed over 18,000 visitors between January 22 and 25, 2026. According to a report by Gulf Today, the event held under the theme “When Time Moves” showcased over 300 rare and classic vehicles. It blends automotive history with talks, interactive zones, and family-friendly activities.
4. Oman Set To Welcome Major New National Cultural Complex
Oman is preparing for a major cultural landmark with the upcoming Sayyid Tarik Bin Taimur Cultural Complex, as per Arabian Business. It will be a national hub for arts, heritage, and public life. The project will bring together theatres, libraries, archives, and community spaces.
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5. UAE And Kuwait Unveil ‘Brothers Forever’ Festival
The UAE will mark celebrations with Kuwait through the ‘UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ festival from January 29 to February 4. According to Scene Now UAE, spanning all seven emirates, the week-long programme features concerts, cultural events, exhibitions, food festivals, and drone shows, highlighting decades of shared history, cooperation, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
This week’s GCC updates cover Qatar’s easing winter, a viral Dubai moment and a UAE–Kuwait celebration highlights, and so much more.
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