Gulf Briefing

GCC unified tourist visa 2026: the Grand Tours single visa for all six Gulf states, its pilot status, expected cost, duration and how it compares to Schengen.

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

Dubai service charges 2026: what owners really pay per sq ft by community, chiller and sinking-fund rules, plus how the DLD index and Mollak work.

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.

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 tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.

Dubai recorded AED286.43 billion in real estate sales across 86,005 deals in H1 2026, the second-highest half-year on record, per DLD data.

How Bahrain's SEHATI scheme works for expats in 2026: mandatory insurance status, public fees, private plans, employer duties and how to access care.

Oman Investment Authority and Jordan's SSIF have launched a $100 million joint investment company targeting energy, tech, tourism and food security.

Oman Labour Law 2026: end-of-service gratuity under Royal Decree 53/2023, notice periods, annual leave, working hours and expat worker rights explained.

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

Saudi Arabia's PIF has signed an MoU with US manager I Squared Capital for up to $2bn in digital infrastructure and district cooling investment.