Omar Al Mansoori
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Senior Energy Correspondent covering oil, gas, renewables and commodities across the GCC.
Exclusive articles:
MASDAR: How Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Champion is Reshaping Global Clean Power
MASDAR — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company — has evolved from a clean-tech incubator in the 2000s into one of the world's most significant...
GCC’s Energy Transition Dilemma: Balancing Oil Production with Clean Energy Goals
The GCC's energy transition challenge is unique in the world: these are countries that own the very fossil fuels the global community is trying...
Oman’s OQ and LNG: The Sultanate’s Energy Sector in Transformation
Among the GCC states, Oman occupies a distinctive position in the energy landscape: it is an oil and gas producer of meaningful scale, a...
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: Steward of the Gulf State’s Oil Legacy
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is one of the most significant oil companies in the world, yet it operates with considerably less international profile than...
Qatar’s LNG Dominance: How the Gulf State Leads Global Natural Gas Markets
Qatar is the world's leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, shipping approximately 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to buyers across Asia, Europe, and...
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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.



