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:

Hub71: How Abu Dhabi Built a Startup Ecosystem From Scratch

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How Hub71 works in 2026: the Access Programme incentives, the ADGM licence requirement, the four Hub71+ ecosystems and how startups actually get selected.

Opening a Bank Account in Bahrain 2026: Documents & Best Banks

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Opening a bank account in Bahrain 2026: CPR, salary certificate and minimum balance rules for expats, plus NBB, BBK and Bank ABC compared.

Oman Health Insurance (Dhamani) 2026: Mandatory Cover & Costs

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Oman's Dhamani mandatory health insurance 2026 explained: who pays, the OMR 4,500 minimum cover, the network and how expat claims are settled.

Kuwait SIM Cards 2026: Zain, stc & Ooredoo Compared

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Compare Kuwait SIM cards in 2026 — Zain, stc and Ooredoo prepaid and postpaid plans, data bundles, tourist SIMs and the Civil ID rules to register a line.

Qatar SIM Cards 2026: Ooredoo vs Vodafone Qatar Compared

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Compare Qatar SIM cards 2026: Ooredoo Hala vs Vodafone prepaid and postpaid plans, tourist SIMs at Hamad Airport, data bundles and the QID needed to register.
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Dubai Parking Fees by Zone

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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

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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

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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

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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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