Tag: GCC
GCC Energy Transition 2026: Oil Giants Building a Renewable Future
The Gulf Cooperation Council is simultaneously the world's largest oil-exporting bloc and one of the world's most active investors in renewable energy infrastructure. This...
Visiting Kuwait 2026: Tourist Guide to Kuwait City, Failaka Island and Gulf Attractions
Kuwait is one of the least-visited GCC countries by international tourists, yet it has real attractions for those willing to look beyond the oil-rich...
Working in Kuwait 2026: Work Visa, Kuwaiti Labour Law, Salaries and Expat Life Guide
Kuwait has one of the highest proportions of expatriate workers in the world — approximately 70% of its population of 4.8 million are non-Kuwaiti...
Expert View: What the Fed’s Rate Decisions Mean for GCC Currencies in 2026
By Dr. Marcus Thornton, Managing Director, Gulf Capital ResearchThe Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions ripple through Gulf economies with unusual speed and force. As...
Gulf Banking Transformation 2026: Digital Finance, Fintech and the GCC’s Financial Future
Gulf banking is undergoing its most profound transformation since the oil booms of the 1970s created the region's modern financial sector. As of 2026,...
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Kuwait’s Police Certificate Lives in an App, and Closes When You Leave
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
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
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
Rica Presentacion Hernandez built Blink Lash from a home beauty service into a licensed Abu Dhabi studio. The founder, in her own words.


