Good Morning Gulf — 11 October 2026

Good Morning Gulf · 2026-10-11

5 things you need to know

1. UAE

   Abu Dhabi plans 13km of Musaffah road upgrades to improve everyday journeys

   Abu Dhabi has announced plans to upgrade about 13km of Musaffah roads, including junctions and bridges. A completion date has not been announced.

2. Saudi Arabia

   UAE and Saudi Arabia agree to study closer rail and electricity links

   Saudi Arabia and the UAE have agreed to study closer rail and electricity connections. The Riyadh agreement sets out studies, not an operating passenger service.

3. Rest of GCC

   Bahrain’s BAS aviation training centre gains Kuwait approval

   Kuwait has approved aircraft-maintenance training at Bahrain’s BAS centre, expanding options for Kuwaiti citizens and residents. Admission and licensing requirements still apply.

4. Business

   Oman secures four pharmaceutical agreements, including planned Dhofar factory

   Omani companies signed four pharmaceutical agreements at CPHI Milan, including plans for an oncology-medicines factory in Dhofar and manufacturing-knowledge partnerships.

5. Entertainment / Lifestyle

   Bahrain Philharmonic brings classical favourites to the National Theatre

   Bahrain Philharmonic brought works by Mozart, Beethoven and other classical composers to the National Theatre, conducted by Maestro Dr. Mubarak Najem.