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:
Opinion: Is the Gulf’s Golden Visa Boom Building a Real Middle Class or Just Renting One?
An opinion on the Gulf's golden visa boom: do 10-year residencies build rooted communities or a transient elite, and what genuine belonging would actually require?
How GCC Companies Report Results & Announcements: An Investor’s Guide 2026
Where GCC listed firms publish results and announcements in 2026: Tadawul, DFM, ADX, Boursa Kuwait, QSE and Bahrain Bourse disclosure portals, plus how to read them.
How the GCC Stores Solar Power in 2026: Batteries, Green Hydrogen and 24/7 Clean Energy
How does the GCC store cheap solar power in 2026? Grid-scale batteries like Masdar's 19GWh Abu Dhabi project and green hydrogen turn daytime sun into 24/7 clean energy.
Majid Al Futtaim 2026: Inside the Emirati Empire Behind Mall of the Emirates and Carrefour
Majid Al Futtaim company profile 2026: the Emirati conglomerate behind Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour across 38 markets, Ski Dubai and VOX Cinemas explained.
Why the Kuwaiti Dinar Is the World’s Highest-Valued Currency: 2026 Guide
The Kuwaiti dinar is worth about USD 3.28 in 2026, making it the world's highest-valued currency. Here is why the KWD tops global charts and how it compares.
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Dubai Parking Fees by Zone
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
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
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
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.


