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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Dubai-Oman Green Corridor Trade Hits AED 8 Billion: Eight-Fold Surge in Three Months

Dubai's green trade corridor with Oman has surged from AED 1 billion to over AED 8 billion in customs declarations since launching in March 2026, as the Hafeet Rail project reaches 40% completion and Jebel Ali reports 35% growth in new logistics registrations.

Kuwait and Oman Post Steady 2.6-2.9% Growth as Smaller GCC Economies Diversify Beyond Oil

Kuwait and Oman each posted GDP growth of between 2.6 and 2.9 per cent, with both countries implementing accelerated economic diversification strategies — including Kuwait's fuel reserve expansion and Oman's utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects — to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon revenues.

GCC Aviation Market Set to Double to $2.95 Billion by 2031 as eVTOL and Business Jets Drive Growth

The GCC general aviation market, currently valued at $1.48 billion, is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2031 at a 14.79 per cent CAGR, with eVTOL aircraft emerging as the fastest-growing segment at 17.21 per cent annually.

US AI Startup Positron Opens DIFC Office in First International Move, Targeting Gulf’s GenAI Surge

Positron AI, a US-based artificial intelligence inference startup, has established its first presence outside the United States at Dubai's DIFC, positioning itself to serve the Gulf's accelerating demand for next-generation AI infrastructure across healthcare, finance, and media.

Dubai Land Department Launches Blockchain Property Title Pilot, Opening Door to Fractional Ownership

The Dubai Land Department has launched a pilot to integrate blockchain-based property titles into the official land registry, enabling fractional ownership to be recorded and transferred on-chain and opening Dubai's real estate market to a new class of investor.

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Kuwait Vehicle Registration Renewal: The Flat KD 5 Fee, Explained

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

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

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

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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