Fatima Al Zaabi
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Senior Editor covering GCC business leadership, policy and economic strategy.
Exclusive articles:
Gulf Football Stars: GCC Players Who Have Made Their Mark in the World Game
Gulf football has traditionally been the story of international stars coming to the GCC rather than GCC players going global. Yet a growing number...
Expert View: Islamic Finance in the GCC — Scale, Innovation and Global Relevance
Expert Analysis — Gulf Times NowIslamic finance — the provision of financial services in accordance with Sharia principles that prohibit interest (riba), excessive uncertainty...
Expert View: GCC Tourism’s Recovery and What Visitors Should Expect in 2025
Expert Analysis — Gulf Times NowGCC tourism has not merely recovered from the pandemic — it has surpassed pre-pandemic benchmarks in most destinations and...
Opinion: The Rise of Women Business Leaders in the GCC — Progress and Perspective
Opinion — Gulf Times NowThe narrative around women in GCC business has shifted more dramatically in the past five years than in the preceding...
Major GCC Corporate Partnerships Driving Regional Economic Growth
The GCC's economic diversification agenda has produced a wave of high-profile corporate partnerships as governments and private sector organisations collaborate to build new industries,...
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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.



