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 International League T20: Gulf Cricket’s New Franchise Revolution

The International League T20 (ILT20), launched in the UAE in 2023, represents one of the most significant developments in the globalisation of franchise cricket....

ADNOC’s Expansion Strategy: How Abu Dhabi’s Oil Giant is Shaping Global Energy

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations of any state energy company in the world over the...

Arabic Coffee and Gulf Hospitality: The Business Culture Behind the Tradition

In GCC boardrooms and majlis (reception rooms) alike, the offering of Arabic coffee, gahwa, is far more than a beverage ritual. It is a...

Lusail City: Qatar’s Smart Urban Development Model and Its Business Lessons

Lusail City, located 15 kilometres north of Doha, represents Qatar's most comprehensive demonstration of smart city principles applied at urban scale. Built entirely on...

NEOM’s Innovation Districts: Saudi Arabia’s Blueprint for a Technology-Driven Future City

NEOM is perhaps the most ambitious urban development project in human history, a $500 billion city being built from scratch in the northwest corner...

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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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