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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Gulf Digital Banking Race: UAE and Saudi Arabia Lead as GCC Neobanks Pass 15 Million Customers
GCC neobanks and digital banking platforms have collectively surpassed 15 million customers in 2026, led by UAE's Wio Bank and YAP and Saudi Arabia's STC Pay and Tabby, as the Gulf's young, tech-savvy population drives a digital finance revolution that is reshaping the region's banking landscape.
Qatar North Field LNG Expansion: World’s Largest Gas Project Hits Phase A Milestone, USD 28.7 Billion Complete
QatarEnergy's North Field East LNG expansion — the world's largest LNG project — has completed Phase A at a cost of USD 28.7 billion, adding 32 million tonnes per year of new capacity and positioning Qatar to produce 126 million tonnes of LNG annually by 2027, cementing its lead as the world's largest LNG exporter.
Kuwait Investment Authority Grows Assets to USD 969 Billion, Reinforcing Gulf’s Sovereign Wealth Dominance
The Kuwait Investment Authority has grown its assets under management to an estimated USD 969 billion in 2026, maintaining its position as one of the world's five largest sovereign wealth funds and continuing its strategy of diversifying Kuwait's national wealth across global equities, private equity and infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule, Group H Fixtures and How to Watch from the Gulf
Saudi Arabia is in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with matches on June 16, 21 and 26. Here is the complete fixture schedule with Gulf kick-off times and where to watch across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Saudi Arabia Visa 2026: Tourist, Business and Work Permits, Complete Guide
Saudi Arabia has undergone one of the most dramatic tourism openings in the modern history of travel. In just six years since the kingdom...
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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.


