Gulf Briefing

Oman electricity and water bills 2026: Nama residential tariff bands, summer reductions, the cost-reflective tariff for high earners and how to pay online.

Oman family and dependent visa 2026: the reduced sponsor salary rule, documents, medical, ROP fees and how to sponsor a spouse and children.

How to open a bank account in Oman in 2026 as an expat: documents, resident card rules, and Bank Muscat, NBO and Sohar International compared.

Oman's Dhamani mandatory health insurance 2026 explained: who pays, the OMR 4,500 minimum cover, the network and how expat claims are settled.

Renting an apartment in Kuwait City 2026: the best expat areas, monthly rent ranges in KD, deposit and agent fees, contracts and what utilities are included.

Car insurance in Kuwait 2026: mandatory third-party vs comprehensive cover, regulated costs in KD, what drives your premium and how to buy or renew a policy.

Buying a car in Kuwait in 2026: new versus used, MOI registration and ownership transfer via the Sahel app, all the fees, inspection and financing for expats.

Sending money from Kuwait in 2026: compare exchange houses, bank and app transfers to India, Egypt, the Philippines and Bangladesh on rate, fee and speed.

Kuwait jobs and salaries in 2026: the sectors hiring expats now, real monthly pay ranges in KD by role, allowances that matter and how to job-hunt tax-free.

Check and pay Kuwait traffic fines online in 2026 — new MOI fine amounts, the Sahel app steps, KNET payment and what unpaid fines mean at your annual renewal.

International school fees in Kuwait for 2026 — British, American and Indian curriculum cost tiers, registration fees, discounts, transport and uniforms.

Kuwait MEW electricity and water tariffs for expats in 2026 — the fils-per-kWh rate, summer AC costs, deposits and how to pay bills online via Sahel and KNET.