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 Trade Commodities From the UAE 2026: DGCX, Brokers and Access

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How to trade commodities from the UAE in 2026: the DGCX exchange, gold, oil and currency futures, SCA-regulated brokers, margins, risks and opening an account.

Gold Making Charges in the GCC 2026: How to Avoid Overpaying at the Souk

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Gold making charges in the GCC 2026: how per-gram and percentage charges work, 22K vs 24K, VAT by country and how to bargain in Dubai, Saudi and Qatar souks.

How to Write a CV for Gulf Jobs 2026: What GCC Recruiters Actually Want

News Desk Ahmed Al Farsi Ahmed Al Farsi -
How to write a CV for Gulf jobs in 2026: the personal details, photo and visa-status norms, ATS keywords, length and mistakes expats make applying in the GCC.

Kuwait Budget Deficit Set to Widen 54.7% as Oil Income Falls

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Kuwait projects its 2026-2027 fiscal deficit to jump 54.7% to KD9.8bn as oil revenue drops, even as non-oil income and new taxes gain ground.

Dubai H1 2026 Property Sales Hit AED286bn, Second-Highest Ever

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Dubai recorded AED286.43 billion in real estate sales across 86,005 deals in H1 2026, the second-highest half-year on record, per DLD data.
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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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