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.
Exclusive articles:
Renting an Apartment in Qatar 2026: Leases, Deposits & Agent Fees
Renting an apartment in Qatar 2026: lease terms, the two-month deposit cap, agent fees, Doha and Lusail rent ranges and registering your lease for family visas.
Qatar Utility Bills 2026: Kahramaa Electricity & Water Setup
Set up Kahramaa electricity and water in Qatar 2026: the QAR 2,000 deposit, expat residential tariffs, paying via the Kahramaa app and typical monthly costs.
Opening a Bank Account in Qatar 2026: Documents & Best Banks
How to open a bank account in Qatar 2026: QID and salary certificate rules, QNB vs Doha Bank vs Commercial Bank, minimum balances and digital banking compared.
Sending Money From Saudi Arabia 2026: Best Rates & Lowest Fees
Sending money from Saudi Arabia 2026: compare STC Pay, urpay, banks and exchange houses on fees, rates and speed for remittances to India, Pakistan and beyond.
Saudi Traffic Fines & Saher 2026: Check & Pay via Absher
Saudi traffic fines 2026: Saher camera penalty amounts, how to check and pay violations on Absher, the 25% discount, black points and licence suspension rules.
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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.


