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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Duqm Special Economic Zone 2026: Why Oman’s Desert City Is Attracting Global Investment

The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) is one of the most ambitious development projects in Oman's history, a new industrial city and deep-water...

Oman Tourism 2026: The Gulf’s Most Authentic Destination, Deserts, Mountains and Wadis

Oman is increasingly recognised as the Gulf's most authentic and unspoilt tourism destination. Where other Gulf countries have built spectacular modern cities, Oman has...

Salalah 2026: The Khareef Season, Tourism and Why Oman’s Second City Is a Must-Visit

Salalah is one of the Arabian Peninsula's most extraordinary destinations, a city where the Indian Ocean monsoon transforms the surrounding mountains into a green...

Working in Oman 2026: Work Visa, Omanisation Quotas, Salaries and Expat Life in Muscat

Oman offers a distinctive expatriate working experience, one of the most peaceful and authentic in the Gulf, with a slower pace of life than...

Oman Business Setup 2026: Starting a Company in the Sultanate, Free Zones and Mainland

Oman has made significant strides in improving its business environment. The introduction of 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, streamlined company registration, and the...

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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.

Abu Dhabi Vehicle Registration: Renewal and Transfer Fees Explained

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.

Atiba Nasar Left a Corporate Career to Build Glimmernglow

Atiba Nasar resigned from a corporate career to found Glimmernglow, a UAE bridal and beauty makeup business built on trust and personalised care.

Edmond Margaryan Walked Nearly 3,000 Kilometres From Armenia to Dubai

Edmond Margaryan walked nearly 3,000 km from Armenia to Dubai, calling it RAKOSAT, and now works in Abu Dhabi real estate while building the movement.
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