Gulf Briefing

UAE SIM cards 2026: compare e& (Etisalat) and du prepaid, postpaid, tourist eSIM and data bundles, plus the Emirates ID you need to register a mobile line.

Getting around Kuwait City in 2026: bus fares in KWD, KPTC, CityBus and KGL routes, Careem and Uber ride apps, airport taxis and tips for living without a car.

Qatar family residence visa 2026: minimum sponsor salary in QAR, attested documents, the Metrash2 process, medical tests and residence permit fees explained.

Saudi domestic worker visa 2026: how Musaned works, recruitment costs by nationality in SAR, employer obligations, wage protection and the contract process.

Dubai health insurance 2026: the DHA mandatory rule, Essential Benefits Plan, premiums by age in AED, employer vs dependent cover and fines for no cover.

Bahrain cost of living 2026: rent by area, EWA utilities, groceries, transport and schooling in BHD, plus the salary you need to live comfortably.

Abu Dhabi Darb toll 2026 guide: AED 4 rate per crossing, peak hours, free days, the new 24/7 gates, registration, top-up and fines for unpaid tolls.

Oman SIM card guide 2026: Omantel vs Ooredoo vs Vodafone, prepaid vs postpaid, ID rules, sample plan prices in OMR, tourist eSIM options and where to buy.

Kuwait iqama renewal 2026: Article 18 vs Article 22 rules, KWD fees, mandatory health insurance, late-renewal fines and the step-by-step Sahel app process.

Qatar driving licence conversion 2026: eligible countries for direct exchange, documents, eye test, QAR fees and the Metrash2 process explained.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 guide: 7-10 December dates, ADGM host role on Al Maryah Island, key summits, who attends, and why ADFW became MENA's biggest finance event.

GCC ETF and index investing guide for 2026: what ETFs are, the Saudi and UAE funds available, typical costs, and how beginners can start investing in the Gulf.