Fatima Al Zaabi

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Fatima Al Zaabi writes our Features — the profiles of the people, founders and companies building the Gulf. She reports the long-form side of the magazine: how a business was actually built, what it cost the person who built it, and what the rest of the region can learn from it.

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UAE and GCC Crypto Regulation 2026: VARA Rules, Stablecoins, and the Race to Lead Digital Assets

UAE crypto regulation in 2026 under VARA is the most developed in the GCC, with stablecoin adoption accelerating across the banking system, MGX's $2 billion Binance investment cementing Abu Dhabi's digital asset ambitions, and Saudi Arabia and Bahrain building competing frameworks.

UAE Private Sector Faces June 30 Emiratisation Deadline: What Companies Must Do Now

Private sector companies in the UAE with 50 or more employees face a June 30 deadline to achieve a 1 per cent semi-annual growth in Emiratisation within skilled roles, as the government accelerates its workforce nationalisation drive alongside 7,842 new federal vacancies.

Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital 2026: Why Qatar Is the Gulf’s Most Exciting City to Visit Right Now

Doha has been designated the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, following a unanimous decision by the region's tourism ministers. The recognition reflects Qatar's remarkable...

UAE Wage Protection System 2026: What Employers Must Know About Ministerial Resolution 340

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, introducing significant amendments to the Wage Protection System...

Dubai Private School Fees Frozen for 2026–27: KHDA Confirms No Increase Under Sheikh Hamdan’s Directive

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has officially confirmed that there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic...

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Dubai Parking Fees by Zone

Dubai parking now runs through Parkin, not RTA. Standard zones cost AED 4.20/hour, JLT a flat AED 10.50. Full zone-by-zone fee breakdown.

UAE Residence Details Report: The AED 200 Fee

Printing an official UAE residence details report costs AED 200 through ICP. Who needs it, what documents it requires, and how it differs from an ID card.

UAE Visa Amendment and Cancellation Fees

Amending or cancelling a UAE entry permit both cost AED 150. Cancellation only works before you enter the country. Full ICP fees and exceptions.

UAE Establishment Card: The AED 2,300 Cost

A UAE company needs an ICP Establishment Card before sponsoring any visa, costing AED 2,300 for year one. Fines run up to AED 20,000. Full ICP guide.
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