Omar Al Mansoori

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Omar Al Mansoori covers technology, energy and life in the Gulf — AI and fintech, the energy transition, and the culture, travel and sport that shape how the region lives. He writes about where the Gulf is putting its money next and what it feels like on the ground.

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Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 Returns July 2 With 60 Days of Deals, Concerts and Mega Raffles

Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 returns July 2 for its 29th edition: 60 days of up to 90% off deals, concerts, dining offers and mega raffles for homes and cars.

Send Money From the UAE in 2026: Best Rates, Lowest Fees and Fastest Transfer Methods

Learn how to send money from UAE in 2026: compare banks, exchange houses like Al Ansari and LuLu, and apps like Wise for the best rates and lowest fees.

GCC Business Setup Guide 2026: Which Gulf Country Is Right for Your Company, UAE, Saudi Arabia or Bahrain?

Choosing where to set up a business in the GCC in 2026 — UAE, Saudi Arabia or Bahrain — depends on your target market, ownership preference, cost tolerance and regulatory appetite. This practical guide compares the three most popular Gulf business destinations across key metrics to help entrepreneurs and multinationals make the right call.

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Top USD 4 Trillion in Global Assets as GCC Investment Power Reshapes World Markets

Gulf Cooperation Council sovereign wealth funds have collectively crossed USD 4 trillion in assets under management in 2026, with Abu Dhabi's ADIA, Saudi Arabia's PIF, Kuwait's KIA, Qatar's QIA, Mubadala and ADQ among the world's most active investors reshaping global real estate, technology, infrastructure and private equity markets.

Kuwait Al Zour Refinery Reaches Full Production: Gulf’s Largest Refinery Hits 615,000 Barrels Per Day Capacity

Kuwait's Al Zour Refinery has reached its full designed production capacity of 615,000 barrels per day in 2026, making it the Gulf's largest refinery and one of the world's ten most productive, with output primarily targeting export markets in Asia and Europe and reducing Kuwait's dependence on imported petroleum products.

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Dubai Parking Fees by Zone

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

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

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

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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