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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Oman Traffic Fines & ROP 2026: How to Check and Pay Online

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Oman traffic fines 2026: common ROP penalty amounts, how to check and pay violations online via the ROP app or portal, and clearing fines before renewal.

Sending Money From Kuwait 2026: Best Rates & Lowest Fees

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Sending money from Kuwait in 2026: compare exchange houses, bank and app transfers to India, Egypt, the Philippines and Bangladesh on rate, fee and speed.

Qatar Traffic Fines & Metrash2 2026: Check & Pay Online

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Check and pay Qatar traffic fines online in 2026 via Metrash2 and the MOI portal. Common fine amounts, black points, the 50% discount and how it all works.

Car Insurance in Saudi Arabia 2026: Rules, Costs & Best Providers

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Car insurance in Saudi Arabia 2026: mandatory third-party vs comprehensive cover, average costs, Najm claims, price factors and how to buy online. Full guide.

UAE End-of-Service Savings Schemes (DEWS) 2026: How They Work for Expats

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UAE end-of-service savings scheme 2026: how DEWS and the federal voluntary scheme replace gratuity, contribution rates, returns and how expats opt in.
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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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