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.

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How to Fund a Startup in the GCC 2026: VCs, Angels, Accelerators and Government Grants

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A founder's 2026 roadmap to funding a GCC startup: pre-seed to Series A sources, top Gulf VCs, angels, accelerators like Hub71 and Flat6Labs, and grants.

Traditional Emirati Dress Explained 2026: The Kandura, Abaya and What They Mean

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A 2026 guide to traditional Emirati dress: the kandura, ghutra and agal for men, the abaya and sheila for women, their colours, meaning and dress etiquette.

GCC Data-Protection & Cybersecurity Laws 2026: Country Guide for Businesses

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GCC data-protection and cybersecurity laws 2026: UAE PDPL, Saudi PDPL and NCA ECC-2, plus Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait rules — and how businesses stay compliant.

Traditional Gulf Cuisine 2026: Must-Try Emirati, Saudi and Qatari Dishes

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A 2026 taste-map of Khaleeji food: machboos, kabsa, harees, luqaimat, balaleet and thareed explained, with where each Gulf dish comes from and where to try it.

Ramadan in the Gulf 2026: Etiquette, Working Hours and What Expats Should Expect

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Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf starts around 18 February. Expat guide to reduced working hours, eating and drinking rules, iftar, suhoor and etiquette across the GCC.
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Kuwait Vehicle Registration Renewal: The Flat KD 5 Fee, Explained

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Kuwait vehicle registration renewal costs a flat KD 5, unlike weight-tiered fees elsewhere in the Gulf. Requirements and late fines from the Ministry of Interior.

Oman Vehicle Registration Renewal: Fees by Weight and Engine Size

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Oman vehicle registration renewal costs OMR 18-193 by weight and engine size. Exact fees, inspection rules and requirements from the Royal Oman Police.

Bahrain Vehicle Registration Renewal: Fees by Weight, Explained

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Bahrain vehicle registration renewal costs BHD 10-80 depending on weight. Exact fees, late penalties and requirements from the General Directorate of Traffic.

UAE Residency Data Amendment: The AED 250 Fix

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Correcting data on a UAE residence permit costs AED 250, done by reissuing the Emirates ID card. Full ICP fees, documents, and what resets or doesn't.
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