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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The Rise of Saudi Arabian Football: Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League and Global Ambition

Saudi Arabian football has undergone a transformation of extraordinary speed and ambition, propelled by Public Investment Fund backing and a strategic decision to position...

UAE AI Strategy 2031: Building an Artificial Intelligence Powerhouse in the Gulf

The United Arab Emirates was among the first countries in the world to appoint a dedicated Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and to...

UAE Pro League 2024-25: Al Ain, Al Wahda and the Rise of Emirati Football

The UAE Pro League has been steadily building its reputation as one of the Gulf region's most competitive football competitions, with clubs like Al...

Cricket in Saudi Arabia 2026: Development, Infrastructure and South Asian Diaspora Demand

Saudi Arabia is the next frontier for cricket's expansion in the Gulf — a country with the largest South Asian expatriate workforce in the...

Saudi Aramco 2026: World’s Largest Oil Company — Financials and Strategy

Saudi Arabian Oil Company — universally known as Saudi Aramco — is the world's most valuable publicly traded company, the largest oil producer, and...

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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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