Tag: UAE
Editorial: Gulf Media Must Tell the GCC’s Story on Its Own Terms
For too long, the global narrative about the Gulf has been written by outsiders. Foreign correspondents descending for the World Cup, the Expo, or...
GCC at the Olympics 2026: Gulf Nations’ Journey and Future Ambitions
The Gulf Cooperation Council's relationship with the Olympic movement has evolved dramatically over the past three decades. From minimal participation at the earliest Games...
GCC Cyber Threats 2026: What Every Gulf Business Needs to Know
Cyber threats targeting GCC businesses reached a record high in 2025, with the region now firmly established as one of the world's most targeted...
Opinion: Why the UAE Will Be Among the World’s Most Competitive Economies by 2030
The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial or legal advice.I will make a prediction: the...
UAE Cybersecurity Strategy 2026: Regulations, Threats and What Businesses Need to Know
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world's most sophisticated cybersecurity jurisdictions in 2026. Facing a threat landscape that is both...
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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.


