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.
Exclusive articles:
Qatar Pushes Ahead With North Field LNG Expansion as Production Capacity Heads to 142 Million Tonnes
QatarEnergy is pressing ahead with the world's largest LNG expansion programme despite disruptions to Hormuz shipping, targeting a doubling of output capacity from 77 to 142 million tonnes per annum and recording a 66 per cent surge in new foreign-owned company formations.
Brent Crude Slips to $94 as OPEC+ Approves July Output Hike Amid Hormuz Tensions
Oil markets edged lower on Tuesday after OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd increase in July production quotas, even as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz kept prices elevated.
Oman Tourism 2026: Why Muscat Is One of the World’s Trending Destinations, and Why You Should Visit
Oman has quietly become one of the most talked-about travel destinations in the world for 2026. Muscat has been named a trending destination by...
Saudi Arabia Summer Tourism 2026: AlUla, Red Sea and the Kingdom’s Most Spectacular Destinations
Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 summer tourism season under the theme "Our Summer, Your Way", a campaign that reflects how dramatically the Kingdom's...
du Ventures Launches $50 Million Fund to Back UAE Fintech, AI and Cybersecurity Startups
UAE telecommunications company du has announced the launch of du Ventures, a US$50 million corporate venture fund that will invest in early and growth-stage...
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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.


