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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GCC Cybersecurity Governance 2026: Saudi NCA, Regional Cooperation and Industry

Saudi Arabia has built one of the most comprehensive national cybersecurity governance frameworks in the world. The Kingdom's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), established in...

GCC Cyber Threats 2026: What Every Gulf Business Needs to Know

Cyber threats targeting GCC businesses reached a record high in 2025, with the region now firmly established as one of the world's most targeted...

Qatar Football 2026: World Cup Legacy, Stars League and National Development

Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup was the defining event in Gulf football history — and its legacy is reshaping not just Qatari sport but...

UAE Cybersecurity Strategy 2026: Regulations, Threats and What Businesses Need to Know

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world's most sophisticated cybersecurity jurisdictions in 2026. Facing a threat landscape that is both...

IPL and PSL in the Gulf 2026: Viewership, Commercial Impact and Franchise Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world's richest cricket competition — and in the Gulf, it is watched with an intensity that rivals...

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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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