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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UAE Mediates 24th Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Freeing 370 Captives in Latest Mediation

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The United Arab Emirates has successfully brokered its 24th prisoner of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine, securing the release of 370 captives from...

FIFA World Cup 2026: UAE Fan Guide, Watch Parties, Schedules and How to Follow GCC Teams

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday, June 11, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, and for the first...

Bahrain FinTech Bay Records 180 Active Fintech Companies: Targets Arab World’s Largest Hub by 2028

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Bahrain FinTech Bay, the Kingdom's flagship fintech incubator co-managed by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and major Bahraini financial institutions, has reached 180...

Saudi Arabia on the World Stage: From G20 to Sports Mega-Events

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Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the most active diplomatic and economic players on the world stage, leveraging its energy wealth, geographic position,...

Arabian Architecture Renaissance: How GCC Cities Are Rebuilding Heritage in the Modern Era

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Across the Gulf Cooperation Council, a deliberate and well-funded architectural renaissance is reshaping urban landscapes by reintegrating traditional design principles, wind towers, mashrabiya screens,...
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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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