Gulf Briefing

Sponsoring a domestic worker in Kuwait in 2026 — recruitment fees, salary rules, PAM permit costs, Sahel app steps and the new household sponsorship caps.

Compare Kuwait SIM cards in 2026 — Zain, stc and Ooredoo prepaid and postpaid plans, data bundles, tourist SIMs and the Civil ID rules to register a line.

Buying and registering a car in Qatar 2026: new vs used, istimara registration, Fahes inspection, insurance, ownership transfer and financing explained.

Sponsoring a maid or driver in Qatar 2026: the minimum wage rule, recruitment via approved offices, medical, contract attestation and the total annual cost.

Qatar salaries 2026 by sector: energy, healthcare, construction and tech pay ranges, the tax-free advantage, plus how to job-hunt in Doha from abroad.

Check and pay Qatar traffic fines online in 2026 via Metrash2 and the MOI portal. Common fine amounts, black points, the 50% discount and how it all works.

International school fees in Qatar 2026: British, American and IB tuition ranges in Doha, plus registration, transport and waiting-list costs explained.

Renting an apartment in Qatar 2026: lease terms, the two-month deposit cap, agent fees, Doha and Lusail rent ranges and registering your lease for family visas.

Set up Kahramaa electricity and water in Qatar 2026: the QAR 2,000 deposit, expat residential tariffs, paying via the Kahramaa app and typical monthly costs.

How to open a bank account in Qatar 2026: QID and salary certificate rules, QNB vs Doha Bank vs Commercial Bank, minimum balances and digital banking compared.

Qatar mandatory health insurance 2026: who needs cover, the QAR 50 visitor policy, employer duties for expats, penalties and the link to your health card.

Compare Qatar SIM cards 2026: Ooredoo Hala vs Vodafone prepaid and postpaid plans, tourist SIMs at Hamad Airport, data bundles and the QID needed to register.