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:

UAE Trade Licence Types 2026: Commercial, Professional and Industrial Explained

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UAE trade licence types in 2026: commercial, professional and industrial explained, with mainland DET costs from AED 12,500, free-zone options and how to choose.

Opening a Bank Account in the UAE 2026: Best Banks and How to Do It as an Expat

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Opening a bank account in the UAE 2026 as an expat: documents, best banks, minimum balances, digital banks and tips to avoid fees.

Dubai Driving Licence 2026 for Expats: Costs, Steps and How to Convert

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Dubai driving licence 2026 guide for expats: RTA fees, exchange country list, tests, driving-school costs and how to convert your foreign licence.

Surviving Dubai Summer 2026: How to Beat the July–August Heat

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Your practical Dubai summer 2026 survival guide: beat July–August heat with indoor attractions, hydration tips, AC hacks and DSS deals.

Emirates ID 2026: How to Apply, Renew and Replace in the UAE

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Emirates ID 2026 guide for UAE expats: how to apply, documents, biometrics, fees, renewal and replacing a lost or damaged card the easy way.
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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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