Layla Hassan

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Layla Hassan writes Gulf Times Now’s guides — the practical, checkable answers to moving to the Gulf, living here, working here and starting a business. Her brief is service journalism: what the rule actually is, what it costs, what it takes and what changed, written so a reader can act on it the same day.

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Dubai nol Card Refund: Cash vs Transfer Cost

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A cash nol card refund costs 2.5% or AED 5, whichever is higher. Transferring to another nol card is free. Full RTA refund process and timeline.

Dubai Bus on Demand: Fares and How It Works

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Dubai Bus on Demand costs AED 5 per zone trip, AED 7 interzone, AED 4 per extra passenger. How RTA's app-based shared shuttle actually works.

Dubai Vehicle Plate Number Transfer: AED 120 Fee

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Transferring a Dubai plate number costs a flat AED 120 and is instant through RTA, but a reserved number can only go to a relative. Full process.

Abu Dhabi School Transfer: ADEK Documents Needed

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Withdrawing or transferring a child from an Abu Dhabi school needs ADEK-attested transcripts, AED 15 each. Which document to request, and why.

Abu Dhabi Lost and Found: Report and Reclaim

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Reporting a lost item and collecting a found one in Abu Dhabi are both free, take 15 minutes each, through Abu Dhabi Police via TAMM. Full guide.
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Abu Dhabi Vehicle Impounding: Fees for Each Step

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Abu Dhabi's Smart Vehicle Impounding costs AED 15/day, the release certificate AED 100, and leaving it uncollected adds AED 50-100 more. Full guide.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Points: 24-Point Licence Rule

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At 24 traffic points, Abu Dhabi drivers must surrender their licence, free but mandatory. How points attach to a licence and the AED 100 clearance cert.

Dubai nol Card Refund: Cash vs Transfer Cost

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A cash nol card refund costs 2.5% or AED 5, whichever is higher. Transferring to another nol card is free. Full RTA refund process and timeline.

Dubai Bus on Demand: Fares and How It Works

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Dubai Bus on Demand costs AED 5 per zone trip, AED 7 interzone, AED 4 per extra passenger. How RTA's app-based shared shuttle actually works.
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