Fatima Al Zaabi

97 POSTS
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.

Exclusive articles:

DP World Company Profile 2026: Dubai’s Global Port and Logistics Giant

Business Fatima Al Zaabi Fatima Al Zaabi -
DP World is one of the world's largest port operators, and one of the most strategically significant companies to emerge from the Gulf. Headquartered...

Expert View: The Geopolitical Risk Landscape for GCC Business in 2026

Economy Fatima Al Zaabi Fatima Al Zaabi -
By Khalid Al-Mansouri, Senior Advisor, Gulf Strategic Intelligence GroupThe GCC's geopolitical risk environment in 2026 is more complex than at any point in the...

Mohamed Alabbar: The Visionary Behind Emaar, Burj Khalifa and Noon E-Commerce

Features Fatima Al Zaabi Fatima Al Zaabi -
Mohamed Alabbar is the most recognisable name in GCC real estate and e-commerce, the founder of Emaar Properties who built the Burj Khalifa and...

e& (Etisalat) Company Profile 2026: UAE Telecom Giant’s Global Technology Transformation

Business Fatima Al Zaabi Fatima Al Zaabi -
e& (formerly Etisalat) is one of the largest telecommunications groups in the world by market capitalisation and the GCC's most internationally ambitious telecom company....

Careem Founders Story: How Mudassir Sheikha Built the Gulf’s First Tech Unicorn

Business Fatima Al Zaabi Fatima Al Zaabi -
Careem, the ride-hailing superapp that became the first GCC tech unicorn and was acquired by Uber for $3.1 billion, was founded by two unlikely...
1...171819Page 18 of 19

Breaking

Dubai Parking Fees by Zone

Guides 0
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

Guides 0
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

Guides 0
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

Guides 0
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.
spot_imgspot_img