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.

Exclusive articles:

Gulf Banking Transformation 2026: Digital Finance, Fintech and the GCC’s Financial Future

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Gulf banking is undergoing its most profound transformation since the oil booms of the 1970s created the region's modern financial sector. As of 2026,...

Emaar Properties Company Profile 2026: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the GCC Real Estate Giant

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Emaar Properties is the company most responsible for shaping the physical skyline of modern Dubai, and one of the most watched real estate and...

UAE vs Saudi Arabia 2026: Competing Visions for Gulf Economic Leadership

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In 2026, two visions are competing to define the future of the Gulf, and by extension, the broader trajectory of the Arab world. The...

GCC Economic Diversification 2026: How the Gulf Is Moving Beyond Oil

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The six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council are executing the most ambitious economic transformation in modern history. As of 2026, collectively accounting for...
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Dubai Parking Fees by Zone

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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

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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

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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

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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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