Saudi Arabia rethinks NEOM giga-project as cancellation bill hits $16bn
Saudi Arabia rethinks NEOM giga-project plans as new budget figures reveal billions set aside for cancellations. The 2026 to 2030 budget includes around $16 billion in payments to contractors, according to Semafor. These payments are tied to penalty clauses inside long-term agreements signed during years of rapid contracting. Saudi authorities now expect to spend more […]
The Credit Score Loophole Banks Don’t Want You to Know
In this video, I break down the statement closing date strategy, the one percent rule that people with 800-plus scores quietly use, and the exact five-step process to take control of what gets reported. This is the same strategy I used to push my own credit score past 800. Paying your credit card on time […]
RTA digital revenue 2025 climbs to AED5.3 billion on Dubai smart services
RTA digital revenue 2025 reached AED5.3 billion, a 20.6 percent rise over the previous year. Customers across Dubai completed more than 628 million transactions through digital channels in 2025. Digital channel adoption reached 96 percent, showing how residents now trust online government services. The authority offers 105 services through six channels, giving you many ways […]
UAE Tourist Identity Unlocks Instant Digital Bank Accounts for Visitors
UAE Tourist Identity now gives every visitor instant access to the UAE banking system. The Central Bank of the UAE, known as CBUAE, launched this service alongside two key government partners. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, called ICP, joined the effort. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, known as ADCB, completed the […]