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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Getting Around Muscat & Oman 2026: Buses, Taxis & Fares

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How to get around Muscat and Oman in 2026: Mwasalat buses, cashless smartcard, fares, intercity coaches, airport transfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps.

Getting Around Doha 2026: Taxis, Buses, Metro & Fares

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How to get around Doha in 2026: Karwa taxi fares, Uber, buses, the Karwa Smartcard, free Metrolink feeder buses, airport transfers and practical tips.

Doha Metro 2026: Complete Guide for Residents

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Your 2026 guide to the Doha Metro: Red, Green and Gold lines, fares and Travel Cards, hours, Metrolink feeder buses, key stations and rider tips.

Riyadh Metro 2026: Complete Rider Guide

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Riyadh Metro 2026 guide: the six lines and colours, fares and ticket types, the Darb card and app, operating hours, key stations, and rider tips.

Cost of Living in Dammam and Khobar 2026: Eastern Province Expat Guide

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The cost of living in Dammam 2026 is generally lower than Riyadh. Full Eastern Province expat budget for Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran in SAR.
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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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