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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Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply

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Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.

UAE Residence Visa Renewal 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

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Renew your UAE residence visa in 2026: work and family visa steps, Emirates ID, medical test, documents, fees and grace period via ICP/GDRFA online.

Bahrain Health Insurance for Expats 2026: SEHATI Guide

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How Bahrain's SEHATI scheme works for expats in 2026: mandatory insurance status, public fees, private plans, employer duties and how to access care.

Oman Labour Law & End-of-Service Gratuity 2026 Guide

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Oman Labour Law 2026: end-of-service gratuity under Royal Decree 53/2023, notice periods, annual leave, working hours and expat worker rights explained.

Saudi Labour Law & End-of-Service 2026: Full Guide

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How Saudi end-of-service is calculated in 2026, the 2025 labour law changes to notice, probation and leave, working hours, GOSI rates and worker rights.
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ENEC and Barakah: The Arab World’s First Nuclear Plant

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All four Barakah units have run commercially since September 2024 — and Nawah no longer operates the plant. What ENEC’s own records actually say.

UAE Excise Tax: What It Covers and What It Costs

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Carbonated drinks stopped being an excise good on 1 January 2026 and sweetened drinks moved to a per-litre rate. The current rules, from the decision itself.

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department: Wills, Courts and Non-Muslim Inheritance

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Abu Dhabi has its own wills registry, and on eligibility it is broader than DIFC — plus the intestacy default your heirs can still apply to displace.

How the UAE Left the FATF Grey List — and What Did Not Change

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The UAE came off FATF monitoring on 23 February 2024 with three other countries — and was never blacklisted. What delisting did not change for businesses.
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