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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Opening a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia 2026: Documents & Best Banks

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Opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia in 2026: iqama and Absher rules, Al Rajhi vs SNB vs Riyad Bank, salary transfer, mada cards and digital onboarding.

UAE Domestic Worker (Maid) Visa 2026: Tadbeer Costs & Rules

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Sponsoring a maid in the UAE in 2026 via a Tadbeer centre: sponsor income rules, package costs, medical, insurance and the total yearly bill explained.

Harikrishnan Valloli: The Real Estate Leader Helping Investors Build Wealth Through Trust

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From representing the UAE at cricket to advising property investors across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah — how Harikrishnan Valloli built a career on trust.

Qatar Family Residence Visa 2026: Sponsor Salary & Documents

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Qatar family residence visa 2026: minimum sponsor salary in QAR, attested documents, the Metrash2 process, medical tests and residence permit fees explained.

Expert View: How GCC Fintech Regulation Is Outpacing the West

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Expert view on GCC fintech regulation in 2026 — how ADGM, DIFC, Bahrain's CBB, Saudi open banking and Dubai's VARA built clear rules faster than the West.
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Kuwait’s Police Certificate Lives in an App, and Closes When You Leave

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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

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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

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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

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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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