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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Arabian Gulf Shipping Update: How GCC Businesses Are Managing Elevated Maritime Risk

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For the first time since the early 1980s, the Arabian Gulf's principal maritime trade corridor is operating under conditions of significant navigational complexity. The...

Dubai’s Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Hits 80% Completion: 1,650m Project Will Cut Commute from 104 to 16 Minutes

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, a cornerstone element of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement...

UAE Petrol Prices June 2026: Super 98 at Dh3.66, What Drivers and Businesses Need to Know

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The UAE Fuel Price Committee has set petrol prices for June 2026, with Super 98 remaining at Dh3.66 per litre, Special 95 at Dh3.54...

GCC Aviation Update: Kuwait Airport Resumes Full Operations After Disruption, Travel Advisory

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Kuwait International Airport has resumed full commercial operations following a temporary closure after its terminal was struck by drones in an incident on the...

UAE-South Korea CEPA in Force: What the Landmark Trade Deal Means for Gulf Exporters

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The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea entered into force on 1 May 2026, marking a...
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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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