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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Getting Around Abu Dhabi: Buses, the Hafilat Card, Taxis and Darb

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Abu Dhabi bus fares, the Hafilat card, official taxi tariffs and the Darb toll — including the two new 24/7 gates and the caps that were scrapped.

Abu Dhabi Driving Licence: Converting, Testing and Renewing

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How to get an Abu Dhabi driving licence: who runs what, the five steps to a first licence, the documents required, and the validity periods most people get wrong.

Registering a Trademark in the UAE: Steps, Classes and Renewal

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How UAE trademark registration works under the 2021 law: the 90-day examination, the 30-day opposition window, the ten-year term and the renewal deadline.

Sharjah Free Zones: SAIF Zone, Hamriyah and SPC Compared

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Sharjah free zones compared: what SAIF Zone, Hamriyah and SPC each specialise in, the facilities they offer, and why none of them publishes a straight price.

Abu Dhabi School Fees: ADEK Rules, Curricula and What Parents Pay

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How Abu Dhabi school fees are regulated: the ADEK fee policy, the Irtiqa’a rating link, instalment and registration caps, and what curricula actually cost.
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Dubai Property Ownership Certificate: AED 50 Fee

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Dubai's property ownership certificate costs AED 50 per letter, cheaper online than in person, free for people of determination. Full DLD fee guide.

Abu Dhabi Accident Report: The AED 500 Fee

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Printing an Abu Dhabi traffic accident report costs AED 500, a confirming certificate AED 100. When you need which document, and how to avoid paying for both.

Abu Dhabi People of Determination Card: Free

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Abu Dhabi's People of Determination Card is free, issued in 1 working day. The linked parking permit needs kinship proof and takes 3 days. Full guide.

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.
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