Good Morning Gulf — 2026-10-20

Good Morning Gulf · 2026-10-20

5 things you need to know

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Rest of GCC

   Kuwait’s Irth exhibition traces education from traditional classrooms to AI

   Kuwait’s Ministry of Education is holding the Irth exhibition from 19–22 October, exploring educational heritage through displays and workshops at its headquarters.

4. 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.

5. 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.