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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Al Areej Typing: Simplifying Business Setup and Government Services for Entrepreneurs in the UAE

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How Al Areej Typing built an Abu Dhabi business services practice around company formation, PRO work, visas, attestation, VAT and ICV compliance.

UAE Home Internet Plans 2026: e& vs du Fibre Packages & Costs

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UAE home internet 2026: compare e& eLife and du home fibre plans, speeds from 100Mbps to multi-gig, monthly costs, installation, TV bundles and 5G options.

Abu Dhabi Darb Toll 2026: Rates, Peak Times & How to Pay

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Abu Dhabi Darb toll 2026 guide: AED 4 rate per crossing, peak hours, free days, the new 24/7 gates, registration, top-up and fines for unpaid tolls.

ETFs and Index Investing in the GCC 2026: A Beginner’s Guide

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GCC ETF and index investing guide for 2026: what ETFs are, the Saudi and UAE funds available, typical costs, and how beginners can start investing in the Gulf.

How to Franchise a Business in the GCC 2026: Costs, Laws and Best Sectors

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How to franchise a business in the GCC in 2026: UAE and Saudi franchise laws, master vs unit models, typical fees and royalties, and the best F&B and retail sectors.
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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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