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The Economic Paradox Behind EV Ownership in the Gulf

Electric vehicles in the Gulf are meant to be cheaper to own. Yet for many drivers, rising insurance premiums and high repair costs are offsetting the savings from low charging prices. This article explains why EV economics in the UAE look very different from what early adopters expected.

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The Law vs. the Market: What Qatar and Kuwait Reveal About Women Entrepreneurship in the Gulf

Qatar has built one of the most legally equal systems for women entrepreneurs in the world. Kuwait has not. Yet in practice, Kuwaiti women lead startups at far higher rates. This article examines why legal reform alone does not guarantee economic participation, and what the contrast between Qatar and Kuwait reveals about how markets, culture, and policy interact across the Gulf.

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