EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2026
📘 REMAYAH — EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2026
Middle East & Arab World • XR-Enhanced Defence Media
Featuring Remayah XR Vision, AR Integrations & Regional Defence Coverage
About This Editorial Program
Remayah’s 2026 Editorial Calendar outlines the planned themes, features, and regional defence topics for the year. Every issue is enhanced with XR/AR interactive content, allowing readers to explore military platforms, systems, and simulations through immersive digital layers.
This program reflects current confirmed events in the Middle East and the Arab world—including WDS (Saudi Arabia), DIMDEX (Qatar), Counter-UAS Middle East (Jordan), and Bahrain Airshow—combined with forecasts, technology trends, and regional defence developments.
🟥 ISSUE 1 — FEBRUARY 2026
WDS Saudi Special Edition + Remayah XR Vision Launch
Aligned Events:
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World Defense Show (WDS) — 8–12 February 2026, Riyadh
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DIMDEX 2026 (Recap) — 19–22 January 2026, Doha
Main Topics
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Comprehensive Preview of WDS 2026
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Vision 2030 Defence Localisation: 2026 Milestones
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GCC Drone & Counter-UAS Systems
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Multi-Domain Training with XR/AR Immersive Technologies
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GCC Electronic Warfare & SIGINT Growth
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Armored Vehicle Modernisation (2026–2030 Outlook)
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Saudi Air–Naval Integration Roadmap
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Smart Military Infrastructure & Digital Ranges
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Future of Autonomous Systems in GCC Defence
🟧 ISSUE 2 — APRIL 2026
GCC Air Power, Space Defence & ISR
Main Topics
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GCC Air Force Modernisation (F-15SA, Typhoon, Rafale, F-16 Block 70)
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Saudi & UAE Satellite / Space Intelligence Developments
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AI-Driven Air Defence & Command Systems
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MRO & Sustainment Hubs in UAE & KSA
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Advanced Avionics, AR Pilot Helmets & Smart Cockpits
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Electronic Attack & Air Domain EW Systems
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Maritime Patrol & ISR Expansion
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Qatar–UAE–Saudi Aerospace Collaboration
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Next-Generation Air-to-Air & Stand-Off Weapons
🟨 ISSUE 3 — JUNE 2026
Land Forces, Armor, C4ISR & Battlefield Dominance
Aligned Event:
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Counter-UAS Technology Middle East — 30 June–1 July 2026, Amman
Main Topics
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MBT & IFV Upgrades Across the GCC
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Precision Artillery, MLRS & Rocket Systems
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C4ISR Integration & AI Battlefield Decision Systems
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Tactical Drones & Loitering Munitions
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Soldier Modernisation (Smart Helmets, AR Goggles, Biometrics)
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Battlefield Electronic Warfare Trends
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Turkish Defence Expansion Into GCC (2026 Outlook)
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Desert Warfare Engineering & Armoured Mobility
🟩 ISSUE 4 — AUGUST 2026
The Arabic & Gulf Defence Almanac (Yearly Special)
Main Topics
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Defence Budgets & Procurement Outlook (2026–2030)
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Armed Forces Profiles of Major Arab Militaries
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Region-Wide Readiness Assessments (Army/Navy/Air Force)
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Key Equipment in Service & Upgrade Pipelines
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Industrial Partnerships & Localisation Growth
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Strategic Threat Outlook (2026–2028)
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Future of Multi-Domain Operations in the Arab World
🟦 ISSUE 5 — OCTOBER 2026
GCC Naval Power, ISR, Geospatial & Airspace Security
Main Topics
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GCC Maritime ISR Modernisation
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Coastal Defence & Anti-Ship Missile Expansion
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UUV/USV Autonomous Naval Systems
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ASW Helicopters & Naval Aviation Upgrade Programs
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Regional Shipbuilding Partnerships
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Precision Maritime Strike Systems
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Secure Naval Networks & Maritime Cybersecurity
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GCC Radar Shields & Airspace Surveillance
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AR Naval Command Simulation
🟪 ISSUE 6 — DECEMBER 2026
GCC Defence Review 2026 + 2027 Outlook
Aligned Event:
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Bahrain International Airshow — 18–20 November 2026
Main Topics
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Largest GCC Defence Deals of 2026
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Defence Spending Forecast for 2027
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Top Technological Breakthroughs in GCC Defence
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Air, Land & Naval Modernisation Summaries
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Cyber Warfare Landscape in the Middle East
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GCC Defence Manufacturing & Localisation Growth
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Multi-Domain Operations Integration
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XR/AR Defence Training Impact in 2026
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Defence Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
⭐ SPECIAL NATIONAL DAY EDITIONS (4 ISSUES)
🇸🇦 Saudi National Day — September 2026
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KSA Armed Forces Modernisation
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Defence Industry Localisation (Vision 2030)
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Strategic Projects & National Milestones
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AR Parade & AR Military Platform Lens
🇦🇪 UAE National Day — December 2026
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EDGE Group 2026 Portfolio
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UAE Missile, Space & Drone Programs
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UAE Armed Forces Modernisation
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XR/AR UAE Defence Innovations
🇶🇦 Qatar National Day — December (mid-month)
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Qatar Naval & Maritime Expansion
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Qatar Air Force Modernisation
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Emerging Defence Industries
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AR Showcase: Qatar Naval Platforms
🇧🇭 Bahrain National Day — December 2026
- Bahrain Defence Force Modernisation
- Royal Bahraini Air Force Upgrades (F-16 Block 70 & new support systems)
- Naval & Coastal Security Enhancements
- AR/XR Bahrain National Day Military Showcase
🎙 Interviews & Key Voices (Across All Issues)
Each issue will include interviews and Q&A features with:
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Senior officials from major regional defence exhibitions (WDS, DIMDEX, Bahrain Airshow)
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GCC Armed Forces officers & programme managers
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Defence industry executives (air, naval, land, cyber)
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Military analysts & Arab defence strategists
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XR/AR, simulation and defence-technology innovators
Interview availability will be confirmed closer to publication and may be adjusted based on current events.
📝 Disclaimer
This editorial calendar is preliminary and may be updated based on regional developments, event schedules, interview availability, and emerging defence news.

