Omar Al Mansoori
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Senior Energy Correspondent covering oil, gas, renewables and commodities across the GCC.
Exclusive articles:
Saudi Arabia Visa 2026: Tourist, Business and Work Permits — Complete Guide
Saudi Arabia has undergone one of the most dramatic tourism openings in the modern history of travel. In just six years since the kingdom...
Gulf Sovereign Funds Deploy $26 Billion in Three Months: AD Ports Acquires Brazil’s CLI for AED 3 Billion
Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed nearly $26 billion across global assets in March to May 2026 — treating regional volatility as a buying opportunity rather than a deterrent. AD Ports Group's AED 3 billion acquisition of Brazil's CLI port terminal operator anchors the infrastructure theme.
Saudi Arabia Real Estate 2026: Riyadh Tops the Gulf’s Property Investment Rankings
Riyadh has quietly become one of the world's most compelling real estate investment markets. While Dubai has dominated GCC property headlines for the past...
Kuwait’s KIA Crosses $1 Trillion in Assets, Joins Microsoft and BlackRock’s $30bn AI Infrastructure Partnership
Kuwait Investment Authority crossed $1.072 trillion in assets under management as of May 2026 — one of just five global sovereign funds to break the trillion-dollar barrier — and deployed its first major act of that scale into the Microsoft and BlackRock-backed $30 billion AI Infrastructure Partnership.
Dubai Free Zones 2026: DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA — Setup Costs, Timelines and Which Zone Fits Your Business
Dubai free zones in 2026 offer 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, 100% foreign ownership, and setup costs ranging from AED 5,750 at budget zones to AED 120,000 at DMCC and AED 80,000-plus at DIFC — here is how to choose the right zone for your business type and budget.
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Getting Around Muscat & Oman 2026: Buses, Taxis & Fares
How to get around Muscat and Oman in 2026: Mwasalat buses, cashless smartcard, fares, intercity coaches, airport transfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Kuwait Budget Deficit Set to Widen 54.7% as Oil Income Falls
Kuwait projects its 2026-2027 fiscal deficit to jump 54.7% to KD9.8bn as oil revenue drops, even as non-oil income and new taxes gain ground.
Kuwait PACI Services & Digital ID 2026: Full Guide
How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply
Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.



