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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Oman, Jordan Launch $100m Joint Investment Company

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Oman Investment Authority and Jordan's SSIF have launched a $100 million joint investment company targeting energy, tech, tourism and food security.

Saudi PIF Signs $2bn Infrastructure MoU With I Squared Capital

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Saudi Arabia's PIF has signed an MoU with US manager I Squared Capital for up to $2bn in digital infrastructure and district cooling investment.

Oman Advances Duqm Green Park as Master Plan Bids Close July 14

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Oman's OPAZ is tendering a master plan for a Duqm Green Park linking green metals, manufacturing and silica, with bids due July 14, 2026.

Oman Resident Card 2026: Types, Costs and How to Renew

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Your full guide to the Oman resident card 2026: who needs it, employment, family and investor routes, fees, validity, renewal and ROP e-services.

Cost of Living in Muscat 2026: Expat Budget Guide

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The cost of living in Muscat 2026: real OMR budgets for rent, utilities, groceries, transport, schooling and family life in Oman's calm coastal capital.
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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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