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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Saudi Arabia’s PIF Approves 2026-2030 Strategy as Non-Oil Economy Hits Record Levels

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Saudi Arabia's PIF 2026-2030 strategy targets stronger returns and private-sector growth as non-oil GDP hits record highs and over one million jobs are created.

Living in Riyadh 2026: Expat Guide to Costs, Neighborhoods and Lifestyle

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Living in Riyadh 2026: a complete expat guide to costs in SAR, the best neighborhoods, schools and the Vision 2030 lifestyle in Saudi Arabia's booming capital.

Prayer Times in the Gulf 2026: How They’re Calculated and the Best Way to Check Them

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How prayer times Gulf residents follow are calculated from sun angles, why cities differ, the Umm al-Qura and MWL methods, and the best ways to check them.

Saudi Arabia PIF Hits USD 925 Billion in Assets as Vision 2030 Investment Machine Accelerates Globally

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has grown to USD 925 billion in assets under management in 2026, on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2027, with the fund's portfolio spanning Saudi gigaprojects, global technology stakes, sports entertainment, renewable energy and infrastructure across 30+ countries.

ADNOC LNG Expansion: Abu Dhabi Eyes 15 Million Tonne Output as UAE Builds Parallel Gas Export Strategy

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ADNOC is expanding its LNG production capacity toward 15 million tonnes per year as Abu Dhabi develops a parallel gas export strategy alongside Qatar, targeting European markets seeking alternatives to Russian pipeline gas and Asian buyers seeking supply security for their energy transitions through 2050.
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Dubai Vehicle Registration: Full RTA Fee Table

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Dubai vehicle registration renewal costs AED 350 for a light vehicle, up to AED 1,000 for heavy vehicles. Full RTA fee table plus delivery costs.

Abu Dhabi Residential Parking Permit: Mawaqif Fees Explained

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Abu Dhabi residential parking permit costs AED 800 for a first vehicle, AED 1,200 for a second. Documents and process from TAMM, run by Q Mobility.

ADDC Is Now Taqa Distribution: What Changed for Abu Dhabi Utilities

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ADDC merged into Taqa Distribution in January 2025. How Abu Dhabi electricity and water setup actually works now, confirmed directly on TAMM.

Abu Dhabi Mobility and ITC: Same Authority, Two Names

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Abu Dhabi Mobility and the Integrated Transport Centre are the same government body. What it handles, and how it connects to vehicle, licence and parking rules.
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