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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Bahrain Bank Merger: NBB and BBK Open Talks on Terms of USD 28bn Banking Giant

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NBB and BBK have begun negotiating exchange terms for a Bahrain bank merger that would create a lender with roughly USD 28bn in combined assets.

Kuwait 2026-2027 Budget Backs KD3bn Push on 117 New Projects Despite Record Deficit

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Kuwait's 2026-2027 budget lifts capital spending to KD3bn for 117 new projects, even as the deficit widens to KD9.8bn on softer oil.

AED, SAR and QAR Exchange Rates 2026: How Gulf Currencies Are Pegged and What It Means for You

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How AED, SAR, QAR and other Gulf currencies are pegged to the US dollar in 2026, and what the pegs mean for expat remittances and exchange rates.

Bahrain Attracts Record $1.8 Billion in FDI as Fintech and Financial Services Lead Growth

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Bahrain FDI hits a record $1.8 billion across 99 projects, set to create 7,400+ jobs, as fintech and financial services lead the kingdom's growth toward 2026.

Dubai Metro and Nol Card 2026: Complete Guide to Getting Around

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Dubai Metro Nol card guide 2026: Red, Green and Blue Line plans, Nol card types and zone fares, buses, trams and RTA apps to get around Dubai with ease.
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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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