Ahmed Al Farsi
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Ahmed Al Farsi writes the Gulf Briefing, our coverage of all six GCC states — the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. He follows policy, regulation and the decisions taken in the region that readers feel later, and reports each country on its own terms rather than through a single capital.
Exclusive articles:
How the UAE Is Governed: Federal Supreme Council, Cabinet and FNC
The UAE’s five federal authorities, the Supreme Council voting rule that gives Abu Dhabi and Dubai a veto, and why three emirates run their own courts.
Your Gulf Flight Just Got Cancelled: The Playbook for the Next Six Hours
The practical sequence when a Gulf flight is cancelled: rebook before you queue, which channel is fastest, which sources to trust, and what to do if you are stuck outside the UAE.
Etihad Rail Freight: The Spine Under the UAE Logistics Story
How Etihad Rail freight works: the 900km network from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah, the terminals and ports it serves, and the Hafeet Rail link being built to Oman.
Dubai Economic Agenda D33: What the Emirate Actually Promised
The Dubai Economic Agenda D33 in plain numbers: the trade, FDI and investment targets Dubai set for 2033, the 100 projects, and what has launched so far.
Buying & Registering a Car in Bahrain 2026: Costs, Steps & Transfer
Buy and register a car in Bahrain 2026: new vs used, GDT registration and ownership transfer, insurance, inspection fees and financing options for expats.
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Bahrain Vehicle Registration Renewal: Fees by Weight, Explained
Bahrain vehicle registration renewal costs BHD 10-80 depending on weight. Exact fees, late penalties and requirements from the General Directorate of Traffic.
Abu Dhabi Vehicle Registration: Renewal and Transfer Fees Explained
Abu Dhabi vehicle registration renewal costs AED 350-400, transfer costs AED 100-200. Exact fees, documents and steps from TAMM and Abu Dhabi Police.
Atiba Nasar Left a Corporate Career to Build Glimmernglow
Atiba Nasar resigned from a corporate career to found Glimmernglow, a UAE bridal and beauty makeup business built on trust and personalised care.
Edmond Margaryan Walked Nearly 3,000 Kilometres From Armenia to Dubai
Edmond Margaryan walked nearly 3,000 km from Armenia to Dubai, calling it RAKOSAT, and now works in Abu Dhabi real estate while building the movement.


