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:

The QR Collection: Turning Natural Talent into an International Fashion Brand

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How The QR Collection grew from dresses made for friends and family into a UAE fashion label with red-carpet recognition and global ambitions.

Rihea Sadarangani: Building a Career Around Marketing, Community and Authentic Storytelling

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How Rihea Sadarangani went from identifying as an introvert to speaking on stage, launching her own platform and uncovering Dubai’s offbeat food scene.

Inna Zubritskaya’s Journey: From a Career in Law to Building One of Abu Dhabi’s Largest Russian-Speaking Communities

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How Inna Zubritskaya left a decade-long legal career, moved to Abu Dhabi and built a UAE travel media platform and one of the emirate’s largest Russian-speaking communities.

Getting Around Kuwait City 2026: Taxis, Buses & Ride Apps

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Getting around Kuwait City in 2026: bus fares in KWD, KPTC, CityBus and KGL routes, Careem and Uber ride apps, airport taxis and tips for living without a car.

Badr Jafar: The UAE Industrialist Turning Gulf Business Into Global Philanthropy

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A profile of Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and President of Crescent Petroleum, UAE Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, and Gulftainer chairman.
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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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