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:

G42: Abu Dhabi’s AI Champion and What It Actually Builds

Inside G42 — its nine operating companies, the Microsoft agreement and GPU licences, the Condor Galaxy supercomputers and the Jais Arabic models.

Sir Bani Yas Island: Abu Dhabi’s Wildlife Reserve in the Gulf

Sheikh Zayed’s island reserve in Al Dhafra — 17,000 free-roaming animals, a 7th-century monastery, and how to actually get there and visit.

Eid Milad un Nabi: What the Day Marks

Eid Milad un Nabi marks the Prophet Mohammed's birth, on 12 Rabi' Awwal. Why the date moves each year, and what it means as a UAE public holiday.

Qasr Al Watan and Qasr Al Hosn: Abu Dhabi’s Two Palaces

Abu Dhabi’s working Presidential palace and its oldest building — the ten zones, the dress code, the bag rule, and what is free at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: The Building That Defines Abu Dhabi

A guide to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: how it was built, the record-breaking carpet and chandeliers, visiting hours, and what the Centre does beyond worship.

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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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