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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UAE Education Reforms 2025: STEM, AI Literacy and the Future of Learning in the Gulf
The UAE has identified education as one of the most critical pillars of its long-term economic transformation, recognising that a knowledge-driven economy requires a...
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: Steward of the Gulf State’s Oil Legacy
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is one of the most significant oil companies in the world, yet it operates with considerably less international profile than...
Qatar’s LNG Dominance: How the Gulf State Leads Global Natural Gas Markets
Qatar is the world's leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, shipping approximately 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to buyers across Asia, Europe, and...
Saudi Aramco’s Sustainability Commitment: Balancing Production with Climate Responsibility
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company by production and one of the most profitable corporations in history, faces a defining challenge of our...
The UAE’s Thriving Arts Scene: From Louvre Abu Dhabi to Alserkal Avenue
The United Arab Emirates has invested in cultural infrastructure with the same determination it brings to economic development, transforming cities that barely existed half...
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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.


