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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GCC Events Calendar: The Biggest Business, Tourism and Culture Events in H2 2026
The second half of 2026 is packed with must-attend events across the Gulf Cooperation Council, from the world's largest technology show and the Dubai...
Kuwait’s KIA Crosses $1 Trillion in Assets, Joins Microsoft and BlackRock’s $30bn AI Infrastructure Partnership
Kuwait Investment Authority crossed $1.072 trillion in assets under management as of May 2026 — one of just five global sovereign funds to break the trillion-dollar barrier — and deployed its first major act of that scale into the Microsoft and BlackRock-backed $30 billion AI Infrastructure Partnership.
UAE Exits OPEC After Six Decades: What It Means for Gulf Energy Markets and ADNOC Strategy
The UAE formally left OPEC on May 1, 2026, ending nearly 60 years of membership and giving ADNOC full freedom to pursue its 5 million barrel-per-day capacity target without quota constraints. With Brent at $106 and Hormuz disrupted, the exit reshapes GCC energy dynamics.
Dubai Free Zones 2026: DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, Setup Costs, Timelines and Which Zone Fits Your Business
Dubai free zones in 2026 offer 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, 100% foreign ownership, and setup costs ranging from AED 5,750 at budget zones to AED 120,000 at DMCC and AED 80,000-plus at DIFC — here is how to choose the right zone for your business type and budget.
Abu Dhabi Bets $100 Billion on AI: How MGX, Mubadala and ADIA Are Reshaping Global Tech Investment
Abu Dhabi's AI investment push — led by MGX, Mubadala, and ADIA — has committed more than $100 billion toward artificial intelligence infrastructure, with co-led investments in Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, and Binance making the emirate one of the most consequential AI investors on the planet.
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Kuwait’s Police Certificate Lives in an App, and Closes When You Leave
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
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.
Qatar Abolished the Exit Permit. The Internet Has Not Noticed
Qatar removed the exit permit for private-sector workers in 2018 and for almost everyone else in January 2020. Who still needs approval, and the ILO numbers.
Rica Hernandez: A Salon Built on One Promise
Rica Presentacion Hernandez built Blink Lash from a home beauty service into a licensed Abu Dhabi studio. The founder, in her own words.


