James Mitchell

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James Mitchell covers business and markets for Gulf Times Now — company results, economic data, banking, real estate and the deals reshaping the GCC. He writes the numbers side of the Gulf economy: what a figure actually means for the companies and people behind it, rather than the headline it makes. His work runs across our Business and Markets sections.

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Mubadala Investment Company Posts Record $385 Billion in Assets Under Management for 2025

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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, has reported record assets under management of USD 385 billion for the full year 2025. The...

Setting Up a Business in the UAE 2026: Free Zone, Mainland and DIFC Compared

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The UAE remains one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world. With a competitive tax environment, a strategic geographic position between Asia, Europe,...

Cost of Living in the UAE 2026: A Practical Guide for Residents and New Arrivals

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Understanding the true cost of life in the UAE is essential for anyone planning a move or managing household finances here. While the absence...

Highest Paying Sectors and Roles in the UAE: 2026 Salary Benchmark Report

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The UAE job market in 2026 is defined by strong demand at the senior and specialist levels, tax-free compensation structures that significantly enhance take-home...

Opinion: Dubai’s VARA Crypto Model, Could It Shape Global Regulation

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The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial or legal advice.Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)...
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Bahrain’s Good Conduct Certificate Costs One Dinar, Not Three

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Bahrain's Good Conduct Certificate costs 1 BD and takes five working days, not the three dinars widely quoted. Fees, documents, and the rule for former residents.

The UAE Travel Ban Page Everyone Links To Does Not Exist

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The ICP travel ban inquiry everyone links to returns a 404. Where the check actually lives in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and what the 2022 cheque law changed.

Kuwait’s Police Certificate Lives in an App, and Closes When You Leave

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Kuwait issues its police clearance as a Criminal Status Certificate through the Sahel app, and only to current residents aged 18 and over. The verified process.

Oman’s Police Certificate: Almost Every English Guide Names the Wrong One

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The Royal Oman Police issues two certificates, not one, and expatriates cannot get the Good Conduct one. The real process, the real fees, and where guides go wrong.
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