Longer analysis and explainers from the NexaGulf desk on the decisions that matter across the Gulf — tax, residency, employment, business setup and expat banking. Each piece is organised around the country and the question it answers.
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Latest from the NexaGulf desk.
Practical reporting and explainers, organised by the country and decision they cover.
Sending Money Out of the Gulf: What the Real Cost IsThe exchange-rate margin usually costs more than the advertised fee.Read article →
How to Open a Bank Account in Oman as an Expat in 2026Resident ID, employment evidence, salary conditions, account choice and the customer-verification steps expats should prepare for.Read article →
How to Open a Bank Account in Bahrain as an Expat in 2026CPR, residence status, salary evidence and the practical choices between current, savings and Islamic banking products.Read article →
Choosing a GCC Market for Your First Regional EntityCost is the weakest reason to pick one Gulf market over another.Read article →
How to Open a Bank Account in Kuwait as an Expat in 2026Civil ID, residency, salary evidence and the account-opening checks Kuwait banks commonly use for expatriate customers.Read article →
How to Open a Bank Account in Qatar as an Expat in 2026Qatar ID, income evidence, salary-transfer conditions and the verification sequence for a resident bank account.Read article →