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:

Expert View: Saudi Giga-Projects, Ambition, Costs and the 2030 Reality Check

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Expert view on Saudi giga-projects in 2026 — NEOM and The Line scaled back, PIF write-downs, delayed timelines and what a realistic 2030 delivery looks like.

Dubai School Fees 2026: KHDA Ratings & Average Costs by Curriculum

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Dubai school fees 2026 by curriculum in AED, KHDA inspection ratings explained and the fee-freeze rules for 2026-27. A practical guide for parents.

Expert View: Will a Unified GCC Currency Ever Happen? The Case For and Against Gulf Monetary Union

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A unified GCC currency remains unlikely in 2026: the 2010 plan stalled after the UAE and Oman withdrew, and sovereignty concerns still block Gulf monetary union.

Ronaldo Mouchawar: How Souq.com Became the Middle East’s First Billion-Dollar Exit

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The founder story of Ronaldo Mouchawar, who built Souq.com into the Arab world's largest online marketplace and sold it to Amazon in 2017 for about $580 million.

How to Buy Your First Stock in the GCC in 2026: Opening a Brokerage Account Step by Step

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How do you buy your first stock in the GCC in 2026? Get a National Investor Number (NIN), open an account with a licensed broker, fund it and trade on DFM, ADX or Tadawul.
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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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