Writing for Souk Weekly
Sara Qureshi
Special Contributor. Profiles of the people building the next economy.
37 published pieces
The Weekend the Water Might Open
A possible US-Iran understanding has given the Gulf its first real breath in weeks. The problem is that the paperwork is still not the peace.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया11 जून
The War Arrives in the Neighbourhood
Reported strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait have done something the Gulf has spent years arranging itself to avoid: brought the fighting home.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Attest a Child Birth Certificate for UAE Use
A foreign birth certificate normally needs the correct attestation and translation path before it can support a child visa, school admission, or dependent record. Names must match passports closely.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Rent Your First Apartment in the UAE
Check the landlord or agent authority, contract terms, payment schedule, building condition, chiller and utility responsibilities, maintenance rules, and registration requirements. A quick viewing is not enough.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Move Pets to the UAE
Pet relocation depends on import permits, microchips, vaccinations, health certificates, airline rules, and timing. The safest plan starts weeks before travel, not at the airport.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Prepare a UAE Arrival Checklist for a Family
The first month should be organized around status, housing, school, healthcare, banking, transport, and emergency contacts. A written checklist prevents one missing document from blocking several services.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Attest a Marriage Certificate for UAE Use
UAE authorities usually need foreign marriage certificates to be legally recognized through the proper attestation chain and translation where required. Starting this before the visa application prevents the most common family-sponsorship delay.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार9 जून
How to Get a Salary Certificate or NOC in the UAE
Banks, landlords, schools, visa applications, and some government services may ask for salary or employer confirmation. The useful certificate is specific, dated, signed or stamped, and consistent with the labour contract.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Connect DEWA and Utilities After Moving
Utilities should be planned before move-in day. In Dubai this often means DEWA activation plus any building cooling or internet steps; other emirates have separate providers and timelines.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Register Ejari or a Tenancy Contract
Registered tenancy records are often needed for utilities, family sponsorship, dispute protection, and official address proof. Dubai uses Ejari, while other emirates have their own systems and processes.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार9 जून
रिटेल मीडिया खोज परिणामों को शेल्फ स्पेस बना रहा है
यूएई ईकॉमर्स में सर्च का पहला पेज अब पेड शेल्फ बन रहा है, जिसे ब्रांड को बेहतर मापना होगा।
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
गल्फ-इंडिया सोर्सिंग अब रिटेल कैलेंडर पर चलती है
संबंध अब केवल कीमत और उपलब्धता नहीं, बल्कि प्रचार, डिलीवरी और इन्फ्लुएंसर चक्रों से बनता है।
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Find a School Seat After Moving to the UAE
Start with location, curriculum, year group, fees, transport, and regulator ratings. Availability is the constraint, so parents should shortlist several schools and prepare documents before arrival.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया9 जून
How to Transfer School Records to the UAE
Families should collect reports, transfer certificates, conduct letters where required, vaccination records, and curriculum details before travel. Getting documents after arrival is slower and can delay placement.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार9 जून
How to Start Freelance Work Legally in the UAE
Freelance work needs the right permit, licence, visa status, tax awareness, and client paperwork. The key is to avoid doing paid work under a status that does not allow it.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार8 जून
डिस्काउंट सीज़न अब रिटेल इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर है
सेल कभी कैलेंडर इवेंट थी। गल्फ रिटेल में डिस्काउंट अब इन्वेंटरी, स्टाफिंग, कैश फ्लो और ग्राहक स्मृति को व्यवस्थित करता है।
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार4 जून
पारिवारिक व्यवसाय में दूसरा चचेरा भाई क्षेत्र की सबसे कम आँकी जाने वाली संपत्ति है
क्यों क्षेत्रीय परिवार समूह का सबसे शांत प्रदर्शनकर्ता वह रिश्तेदार है जिसने कभी बोर्ड सीट नहीं माँगी और अब नक़द प्रवाह का एक चौथाई चलाता है।
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार3 जून
क्षेत्रीय स्प्रेडशीट चुपचाप एक सांस्कृतिक वस्तु बन गई है
क्षेत्रीय पेशेवर महिलाओं के एक विशेष समूह के बीच एक विशेष फ़ाइल फ़ॉर्मेट के अजेय उत्थान के अंदर, और बाकी हम लोगों को क्यों ध्यान देना चाहिए।
लेखक Sara Qureshi
विचार12 मई
How to Cut Your DEWA Bill When the AC Runs All Summer
Small, boring tweaks to your thermostat, filters and curtains beat any gadget when it's 46°C outside.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
विचार2 अप्रैल
Saving Water at Home When You Live in a Desert
The Gulf desalinates its water at great cost, and small household habits add up faster than you'd think.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया17 सित॰
The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question
In several Gulf states, foreign workers outnumber citizens, creating a society and an economy built on a population with no path to belonging.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया2 अग॰
The Squeeze Points: How the Gulf Sits Astride Global Trade
A handful of narrow waterways near the Gulf carry an outsized share of the world's energy and goods, which is both a blessing and a vulnerability.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया19 मई
A Wellness Weekend in the Gulf
Hammams, desert silence and over-water spas — how to actually unwind in a region built for indulgence.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया10 मार्च
Eid Traditions Explained, from the Dawn Prayer to the Eidiya Envelope
A guide to the two Eids and the rituals that fill them, so you can join in rather than merely observe.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया18 फ़र॰
Qatar in 48 Hours
A long layover or a quick weekend — here is how to see the best of Doha before your flight out.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
तकनीक10 दिस॰
Smart Cities, Explained Before the Buzzwords Win
Strip away the brochure language and a smart city is just a city that pays attention.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
विचार21 नव॰
How to Host an Iftar That Feeds Everyone and Stresses No One
A practical guide to throwing an iftar that honours the moment, paces the food, and survives the dishes.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार9 सित॰
Cybersecurity Basics Every Gulf Small Business Should Nail
You don't need a security team to avoid the mistakes that sink small companies.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया8 सित॰
How to Make Proper Arabic Coffee (Qahwa) the Way the Majlis Demands
A step-by-step guide to brewing pale, cardamom-bright qahwa and pouring it without disgracing yourself in front of the elders.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
तकनीक15 अग॰
Using AI Tools for Work Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Job)
A grown-up guide to folding chatbots and copilots into a normal working week.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार14 मई
Remittances and FX Timing: Stop Donating Money to the Exchange House
How to send money home for less, and why chasing the 'perfect rate' usually backfires.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार4 मार्च
Crypto in the UAE: What's Regulated, What's Risky, and What to Ignore
A grown-up look at digital assets in a market that loves a moonshot.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार25 दिस॰
Tadawul, Explained: A Beginner's Guide to the Saudi Stock Market
Home to Aramco, one of the world's most valuable listings, the Saudi exchange has been quietly opening to the world.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया18 सित॰
AlUla: The Ancient Oasis Saudi Arabia Is Betting On for Cultural Tourism
Tombs carved by the Nabataeans, a mirrored concert hall, and a slow-tourism pitch built around 200,000 years of history.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार16 अग॰
Health Insurance in the UAE, and Why You Already Need It
Cover is mandatory, often employer-provided, and the fine print matters more than the logo on the card.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
दुनिया5 जुल॰
The UAE Residence Visa, Demystified for the Bewildered Newcomer
Everything you actually need to know about getting your name onto a UAE residence visa without losing your mind.
लेखक Sara Qureshi
कारोबार17 फ़र॰
KahraGen and the Quiet Grid Work Behind the MENA Power Boom
The loud part of energy is generation. The less photogenic part is engineering discipline, EPC accountability, and the grid work that lets capacity arrive on time.
लेखक Sara Qureshi