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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Bahrain eVisa & Visit Visa 2026: Types, Fees & How to Apply

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Bahrain eVisa and visit visa 2026: how to apply online, visa types, durations, visa-free and on-arrival nationalities, GCC entry, fees and tips.

Kuwait Driving Licence for Expats 2026: Rules, Fees & Steps

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Kuwait driving licence for expats in 2026: salary, degree and residency rules, converting a foreign licence, documents, fees and the MOI/Sahel process.

UAE VAT 2026: A Practical Guide for Businesses

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UAE VAT 2026 guide: the 5% rate, AED 375k mandatory and AED 187.5k voluntary registration, zero-rated vs exempt supplies, EmaraTax filing and penalties.

Oman Tourist eVisa 2026: How to Apply, Types & Fees

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Oman tourist eVisa 2026: ROP portal steps, visa types, durations, fees in OMR, visa-free and GCC-resident entry, plus requirements and tips.

Qatar Hayya Visa & Entry 2026: Full Visitor Guide

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How Qatar's Hayya platform works in 2026: tourist and GCC-resident visas, visa-free nationalities, visa on arrival, fees, duration and how to apply online.
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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

Business 0
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

Guides 0
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

Gulf Briefing 0
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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