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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Bahrain FinTech Bay: The Gulf’s Leading Financial Technology Hub

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Bahrain has carved out a distinctive position in the GCC financial ecosystem by focusing on financial technology, becoming one of the most fintech-friendly regulatory...

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: How GCC Cricket Nations Are Competing on the Global Stage

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup has become the landmark event around which cricket nations in the GCC calibrate their development ambitions. For UAE...

Cybersecurity in the GCC: Regulations, Frameworks, and Business Imperatives in 2025

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As digitalisation accelerates across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most critical risk domains for governments and private...

Cricket in the GCC: How Gulf Nations are Making Their Mark in International Cricket

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Cricket has a surprisingly deep-rooted history in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, driven primarily by the large South Asian expatriate communities that have called...

Saudi Arabia Tourism Guide 2026: e-Visa, Top Destinations and Travel Tips

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Saudi Arabia has transformed into one of the world's most rapidly evolving tourist destinations. Once effectively closed to international leisure travellers, the Kingdom now...
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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.

Abu Dhabi Vehicle Registration: Renewal and Transfer Fees Explained

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Abu Dhabi vehicle registration renewal costs AED 350-400, transfer costs AED 100-200. Exact fees, documents and steps from TAMM and Abu Dhabi Police.
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