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:

World Defense Show (WDS) — 8–12 February 2026, Riyadh
DIMDEX 2026 (Recap) — 19–22 January 2026, Doha

Main Topics

Comprehensive Preview of WDS 2026
Vision 2030 Defence Localisation: 2026 Milestones
GCC Drone & Counter-UAS Systems
Multi-Domain Training with XR/AR Immersive Technologies
GCC Electronic Warfare & SIGINT Growth
Armored Vehicle Modernisation (2026–2030 Outlook)
Saudi Air–Naval Integration Roadmap
Smart Military Infrastructure & Digital Ranges
Future of Autonomous Systems in GCC Defence

Regional Survey

Saudi Arabia Defence Posture 2026

International Survey

Asia–GCC Defence Partnerships

Bonus Circulation

WDS 2026 (on-site distribution)
Saudi defence institutions
GCC defence agencies (Feb–Apr)

🟧 ISSUE 2 — APRIL 2026

GCC Air Power, Space Defence & ISR

Main Topics

GCC Air Force Modernisation (F-15SA, Typhoon, Rafale, F-16 Block 70)
Saudi & UAE Satellite / Space Intelligence Developments
AI-Driven Air Defence & Command Systems
MRO & Sustainment Hubs in UAE & KSA
Advanced Avionics, AR Pilot Helmets & Smart Cockpits
Electronic Attack & Air Domain EW Systems
Maritime Patrol & ISR Expansion
Qatar–UAE–Saudi Aerospace Collaboration
Next-Generation Air-to-Air & Stand-Off Weapons

Regional Survey

GCC Air Force Readiness 2026

International Survey

European Aerospace Industry – GCC Outlook

Bonus Circulation

GCC Space & Satellite Summits
Air Chiefs Conferences (spring)

🟨 ISSUE 3 — JUNE 2026

Land Forces, Armor, C4ISR & Battlefield Dominance

Aligned Event:

Counter-UAS Technology Middle East — 30 June–1 July 2026, Amman

Main Topics

MBT & IFV Upgrades Across the GCC
Precision Artillery, MLRS & Rocket Systems
C4ISR Integration & AI Battlefield Decision Systems
Tactical Drones & Loitering Munitions
Soldier Modernisation (Smart Helmets, AR Goggles, Biometrics)
Battlefield Electronic Warfare Trends
Turkish Defence Expansion Into GCC (2026 Outlook)
Desert Warfare Engineering & Armoured Mobility

Regional Survey

Land Forces of Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman

International Survey

Asian Armored Platforms & GCC Cooperation

Bonus Circulation

Counter-UAS 2026 (Jordan)
GCC Land Warfare Seminars

🟩 ISSUE 4 — AUGUST 2026

The Arabic & Gulf Defence Almanac (Yearly Special)

Main Topics

Defence Budgets & Procurement Outlook (2026–2030)
Armed Forces Profiles of Major Arab Militaries
Region-Wide Readiness Assessments (Army/Navy/Air Force)
Key Equipment in Service & Upgrade Pipelines
Industrial Partnerships & Localisation Growth
Strategic Threat Outlook (2026–2028)
Future of Multi-Domain Operations in the Arab World

Bonus Circulation

Arab military academies & defence colleges
GCC procurement institutions

🟦 ISSUE 5 — OCTOBER 2026

GCC Naval Power, ISR, Geospatial & Airspace Security

Main Topics

GCC Maritime ISR Modernisation
Coastal Defence & Anti-Ship Missile Expansion
UUV/USV Autonomous Naval Systems
ASW Helicopters & Naval Aviation Upgrade Programs
Regional Shipbuilding Partnerships
Precision Maritime Strike Systems
Secure Naval Networks & Maritime Cybersecurity
GCC Radar Shields & Airspace Surveillance
AR Naval Command Simulation

Regional Survey

GCC Naval Procurement Plans 2026–27

Special Survey

GCC Maritime Infrastructure Protection

Bonus Circulation

Bahrain Airshow Preview
GCC Naval Security Summits

🟪 ISSUE 6 — DECEMBER 2026

GCC Defence Review 2026 + 2027 Outlook

Aligned Event:

Bahrain International Airshow — 18–20 November 2026

Main Topics

Largest GCC Defence Deals of 2026
Defence Spending Forecast for 2027
Top Technological Breakthroughs in GCC Defence
Air, Land & Naval Modernisation Summaries
Cyber Warfare Landscape in the Middle East
GCC Defence Manufacturing & Localisation Growth
Multi-Domain Operations Integration
XR/AR Defence Training Impact in 2026
Defence Innovation & Startup Ecosystem

Special Surveys

GCC Air Forces Procurement Plans 2027
GCC Naval Forces Procurement 2027
Arab Defence Technology Outlook

Bonus Circulation

End-of-Year GCC Defence Conferences
2027 Preview Distributions

⭐ SPECIAL NATIONAL DAY EDITIONS (4 ISSUES)

🇸🇦 Saudi National Day — September 2026

KSA Armed Forces Modernisation
Defence Industry Localisation (Vision 2030)
Strategic Projects & National Milestones
AR Parade & AR Military Platform Lens

🇦🇪 UAE National Day — December 2026

EDGE Group 2026 Portfolio
UAE Missile, Space & Drone Programs
UAE Armed Forces Modernisation
XR/AR UAE Defence Innovations

🇶🇦 Qatar National Day — December (mid-month)

Qatar Naval & Maritime Expansion
Qatar Air Force Modernisation
Emerging Defence Industries
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:

Senior officials from major regional defence exhibitions (WDS, DIMDEX, Bahrain Airshow)
GCC Armed Forces officers & programme managers
Defence industry executives (air, naval, land, cyber)
Military analysts & Arab defence strategists
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.