1st Human-AI Holiday In Yas Island To Qatar Airways’ New Hail Route; 5 GCC Updates For You

If you’re trying to stay ahead of the news updates, then you will want to read on, as we have made a list especially for you. From Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, we have enlisted these updates from across the GCC region that you will want to know.

GCC Updates

1. Yas Island’s First Human-AI Holiday

Yas Island Abu Dhabi collaborates with Pickyourtrail to host the world’s first AI-Human holiday. This is a groundbreaking journey where technology and humanity travel side by side. AI influencer named Naina and Bollywood actress Sahher Bambba journey together on a real travel experience, where they explored Yas Island’s iconic attractions.

2. Joby Prepares To Launch Air Taxi Service In Saudi Arabia

It was revealed by dmnews.co.uk that Joby Aviation is set to launch its electric air-taxi in Saudi Arabia. This follows a new MoU with the Kingdom’s GACA. This approach aims to streamline approvals for airworthiness, operational rules, and pilot licensing.

3. DRIFTx 2025 Signs Cooperation Agreement

DRIFTx 2025 has now signed a cooperation agreement with Space42, Masdar City, and Emirates Driving Company, as revealed by AD MEdia Office. And this is the first-of-its-kind Abu Dhabi Autonomous Vehicle Test Hub in the MENA region. This is being done under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council.

4. Flynas To Operate Daily Flights Between Riyadh & Hyderabad

Flynas, is a low-cost airline from Saudi Arabia, and it will soon start operating daily flights between Hyderabad and Riyadh. The flights will start from January 2026, and they will boost connectivity between the two cities. Presently, the flight operates on five days a week – Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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5. Qatar Airways Introduces A New Route To Hail

Qatar Airways has introduced a new route to Hail. In fact, as revealed by Aviationa2z, the frequencies have also increased for Jeddah and Riyadh. Effective from January 5, 2026 and 13 Saudi cities would be serviced by over 150 weekly flights.

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

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