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:
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 GCC...
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 the cornerstone...
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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.


