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 Cost of Living 2026: Rent, Utilities & Monthly Budget

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Bahrain cost of living 2026: rent by area, EWA utilities, groceries, transport and schooling in BHD, plus the salary you need to live comfortably.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026: What to Expect, Who Attends and Why It Matters

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 guide: 7-10 December dates, ADGM host role on Al Maryah Island, key summits, who attends, and why ADFW became MENA's biggest finance event.

Riyadh Cost of Living 2026: Rent, Bills & the Salary You Need

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Riyadh cost of living 2026: a monthly budget in SAR for rent, utilities, groceries, transport and schooling, plus the salary you need to live well.

Saudi Vision 2030 Scorecard 2026: Which Targets Are Met, Missed or Revised?

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Saudi Vision 2030 scorecard 2026: 93% of KPIs hit their 2025 milestones. Women's participation and tourism beat targets; FDI lags and giga-projects rephased.

GCC REITs 2026: How to Invest in Gulf Real Estate Through the Stock Market

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GCC REITs 2026 guide: what a REIT is, the listed Saudi and UAE REITs, how yields and the 90% payout rule work, and how to invest in Gulf real estate via shares.
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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.

UAE Residency Cancellation: The AED 5,000 Catch

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Cancelling a UAE residence permit costs AED 250, but keeping dependents' residencies while the sponsor leaves adds a AED 5,000 guarantee fee. Full ICP guide.
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