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Bahraini Farmers’ Market opens registration for its 2026–2027 season
Farmers and agricultural businesses can apply through the ministry’s website from 18 to 31 October 2026.
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Good Morning Gulf · 2026-10-19
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- UAE
Fairmont The Palm announces October dining, wellness and family experiences
Fairmont The Palm’s October programme includes cabana picnics from 16 October and a new garden brunch launching on 24 October, according to the hotel’s release.
- Saudi Arabia
IsDB commits €326 million to roads and sustainable farming in Benin
Saudi-based IsDB agreed €326.06 million in financing for roads and sustainable farming in Benin, SPA reported on 13 October.
- Rest of GCC
Qatar Museums puts accessibility and lived experience centre stage on White Cane Day
Qatar Museums marked White Cane Day on 15 October with a discussion of accessible cultural experiences and the perspectives of people with visual impairments.
- Business
Oman Cables breaks ground on OMR 10 million-plus plant with more than 60 jobs expected
Oman Cables broke ground on a third plant on 14 October, with investment exceeding OMR 10 million and more than 60 jobs expected; the facility is not yet operating.
- Entertainment / Lifestyle
IIFA Insider Edition 2 brings Nora Fatehi and digital creators together in Dubai
IIFA Insider Edition 2 brought Nora Fatehi, digital creators and entertainment guests together in Dubai, as covered in our 17 October report.
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Thirty Mawhiba members build energy-sector experience at Riyadh congress
The Saudi foundation says its energy specialists are connecting with international delegations and developing professional networks.
Gulf
Kuwait University opens SLB-backed laboratory for hands-on geology learning
The College of Science facility gives students access to specialist digital tools for studying geological formations and petroleum reservoirs.
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Abu Dhabi Biobank and Cleveland Clinic launch cancer research collaboration
Voluntary patient contributions will help build a research collection of blood and tumour samples to study cancer and personalised care.
Gulf
Aljeer programme develops Emirati aircraft engineers, with 35 new places planned annually
More than 65 Emiratis are combining study and practical aviation experience through Abu Dhabi Aviation Group’s Aljeer programme.
Gulf
Kuwait’s Sur campaign brings digital-safety learning to schools and young creators
The campaign plans visits to 12 government schools and a content-making programme aimed at 150 young Kuwaitis.
Gulf
Al Ain airport renamed Tahnoun International Airport
The new official name took effect on 11 October 2026, honouring the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and his service…
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IsDB commits €326 million to roads and sustainable farming in Benin
Two financing agreements will support a major transport corridor and legume-based agriculture, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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