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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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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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.
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