Good Morning Gulf — 2026-10-13

Good Morning Gulf · 2026-10-13

5 things you need to know

1. UAE

   Al Ain airport renamed Tahnoun International Airport

   Al Ain’s airport took the name Tahnoun International Airport on 11 October, honouring the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.

2. Saudi Arabia

   Riyadh conference puts disability research and assistive technology in focus

   Riyadh’s disability and rehabilitation conference runs until 13 October, with accessibility and assistive technology among its themes.

3. Rest of GCC

   Kuwait’s Sur campaign brings digital-safety learning to schools and young creators

   Kuwait’s Sur cybersecurity campaign plans visits to 12 government schools during October and November, alongside a youth awareness-video programme.

4. Business

   Oman secures four pharmaceutical agreements, including planned Dhofar factory

   Omani pharmaceutical businesses signed four agreements, including a partnership for a proposed oncology medicines factory in Dhofar.

5. Entertainment / Lifestyle

   Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul and Ananya Panday to co-host IIFA 2027

   IIFA has announced Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul and Ananya Panday as hosts for its 23 January 2027 awards night in Abu Dhabi.