Fatima Al Zaabi
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Senior Editor covering GCC business leadership, policy and economic strategy.
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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...
Expo City Dubai 2025: A Year of Innovation, Culture and Global Connections
Expo City Dubai — the legacy development of the World Expo 2020 site in Dubai South — has established itself as one of the...
Saudi Aramco and SABIC Integration: Reshaping the Global Petrochemicals Landscape
Saudi Aramco's acquisition of a 70% stake in Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) from the Public Investment Fund was one of the most significant...
GITEX Global 2026: Inside the GCC’s Biggest Tech Event and What Business Leaders Must Know
GITEX Global, held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre each October, has grown from a regional consumer electronics show into one of the...
GCC Real Estate Markets 2025: Why Gulf Property Outperforms Global Benchmarks
At a time when real estate markets across much of the developed world have faced pressure from high interest rates and post-pandemic recalibration, GCC...
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Getting Around Muscat & Oman 2026: Buses, Taxis & Fares
How to get around Muscat and Oman in 2026: Mwasalat buses, cashless smartcard, fares, intercity coaches, airport transfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Kuwait Budget Deficit Set to Widen 54.7% as Oil Income Falls
Kuwait projects its 2026-2027 fiscal deficit to jump 54.7% to KD9.8bn as oil revenue drops, even as non-oil income and new taxes gain ground.
Kuwait PACI Services & Digital ID 2026: Full Guide
How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply
Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.



