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 Sovereign Funds Deploy $26 Billion in Three Months: AD Ports Acquires Brazil’s CLI for AED 3 Billion
Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed nearly $26 billion across global assets in March to May 2026 — treating regional volatility as a buying opportunity rather than a deterrent. AD Ports Group's AED 3 billion acquisition of Brazil's CLI port terminal operator anchors the infrastructure theme.
Bahrain FinTech Bay 2026: How the Kingdom Built the GCC’s Most Advanced Fintech Ecosystem
Bahrain FinTech Bay has evolved into the GCC's most advanced fintech ecosystem, built on the region's first regulatory sandbox (2017), first open banking framework (2018), and a unified Central Bank of Bahrain that has consistently moved faster than larger Gulf counterparts on emerging financial technology regulation.
DIFC Becomes the World’s First AI-Native Financial Centre: What It Means for Companies in Dubai
Dubai International Financial Centre has announced plans to become the world's first AI-native financial centre — embedding AI into its legal frameworks, regulatory processes, and physical infrastructure. For the 6,500-plus companies in DIFC, the shift means AI-assisted compliance, regulatory sandboxes, and smart campus infrastructure.
UAE Faces 200,000 Cyberattacks Per Day as GCC Governments Meet at Abu Dhabi Summit to Coordinate Response
UAE infrastructure faces 90,000 to 200,000 cyber breach attempts daily in 2026, with 128 confirmed incidents recorded year-to-date. The Government Cybersecurity Summit, held at Conrad Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi on June 9, brought 400-plus leaders together to coordinate the GCC's digital defence response.
Saudi Arabia Real Estate 2026: Riyadh Tops the Gulf’s Property Investment Rankings
Riyadh has quietly become one of the world's most compelling real estate investment markets. While Dubai has dominated GCC property headlines for the past...
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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.


