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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Oman Driving Licence for Expats 2026: Convert & Renew

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How expats convert a foreign driving licence in Oman with the ROP in 2026: which nationalities skip the test, documents, eye test, fees and renewal.

Kuwait Health Insurance for Expats 2026 Guide

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Kuwait expat health insurance 2026: the Afya/Dhaman fee, what it covers vs private plans, hospitals, retiree cover, and how to pay via Sahel.

Qatar Labour Law & End-of-Service Benefits 2026

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Qatar Labour Law 2026 explained: end-of-service gratuity (3 weeks/year), eligibility, notice periods, annual leave, working hours, probation and WPS pay.

Saudi Driving Licence for Expats 2026: Convert Guide

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How expats convert a foreign driving licence in Saudi Arabia in 2026: which nationalities skip the test, documents, medical test, Absher steps and fees.

Living in Lusail and Al Wakrah 2026: Costs and Lifestyle Beyond Central Doha

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Living in Lusail 2026 vs Al Wakrah: approximate rents, bills, transport and lifestyle costs in QAR for expats looking beyond central Doha.
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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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