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:
UAE Withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+: What It Means for Gulf Energy Policy
The United Arab Emirates announced its decision to withdraw from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ production alliance on April 28, 2026, when Energy Minister...
MASDAR: How Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Champion is Reshaping Global Clean Power
MASDAR, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has evolved from a clean-tech incubator in the 2000s into one of the world's most significant renewable energy...
GCC’s Energy Transition Dilemma: Balancing Oil Production with Clean Energy Goals
The GCC's energy transition challenge is unique in the world: these are countries that own the very fossil fuels the global community is trying...
Living in the UAE: How Dubai and Abu Dhabi Have Become the World’s Most Liveable Expat Cities
The United Arab Emirates has become one of the world's top destinations not just for business, but for lifestyle. Consistently ranking among the top...
Oman’s OQ and LNG: The Sultanate’s Energy Sector in Transformation
Among the GCC states, Oman occupies a distinctive position in the energy landscape: it is an oil and gas producer of meaningful scale, a...
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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.


