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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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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