Ahmed Al Farsi
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Finance and Markets Reporter
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Dubai Free Zones 2026: The Complete Guide to All Major Zones, Costs and How to Choose
Dubai is home to more than 30 designated free zones — each with its own licensing authority, permitted activities, visa quota rules, and fee...
How to Set Up a Business in Dubai in 2026: Free Zone vs Mainland, Costs and Step-by-Step Guide
Dubai is consistently ranked among the world's top five cities for business setup — and with the UAE's non-oil economy growing at 6.8 per...
Oman’s Duqm Secures $7.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Deals as HyPort Phase 1 Targets 2026 Production
Oman signed 10 agreements worth $7.5 billion for the Duqm Special Economic Zone — led by ACME Group's $3.5 billion green ammonia project and HyPort Duqm's Phase 1 targeting production start in 2026 — advancing Oman's goal of 1.38 million tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2030.
Qatar Economy 2026: Best Sectors for Expat Investors, Business Setup Guide and LNG Growth Outlook
Qatar's economy in 2026 is entering a multi-year growth phase as the North Field LNG expansion approaches first production, GDP growth is projected to exceed 5 per cent from 2027, and new foreign ownership rules have driven a 66 per cent surge in new company formations in Q1 2026.
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.
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Kuwait PACI Services & Digital ID 2026: Full Guide
How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply
Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.
Dubai H1 2026 Property Sales Hit AED286bn, Second-Highest Ever
Dubai recorded AED286.43 billion in real estate sales across 86,005 deals in H1 2026, the second-highest half-year on record, per DLD data.
UAE Residence Visa Renewal 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Renew your UAE residence visa in 2026: work and family visa steps, Emirates ID, medical test, documents, fees and grace period via ICP/GDRFA online.



