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 Nitaqat & Saudization 2026 Explained

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How Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat colour bands and Saudization quotas work in 2026, the latest sector decisions, Qiwa rules, and what they mean for expat jobs.

Setting Up DEWA & Utilities in Dubai 2026 (+ Abu Dhabi)

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Connect DEWA electricity and water in Dubai 2026: activation steps, documents, deposits, fees, the housing fee, paying bills and Abu Dhabi ADDC.

Kuwait Labour Law & End-of-Service Indemnity 2026

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How Kuwait private-sector end-of-service indemnity is calculated in 2026, plus resignation vs termination rules, notice periods, leave, hours and rights.

UAE Corporate Tax 2026: 9% Rate & Rules Explained

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UAE corporate tax 2026: the 0%/9% brackets, AED 375,000 threshold, free zone income, Small Business Relief, EmaraTax registration, filing and penalties.

Bahrain LMRA Work Permit 2026: Fees & Guide

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How Bahrain's LMRA work permit works in 2026: employer steps to issue and renew, fees and monthly levy, the flexi-permit status, medical and expat 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

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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