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.
Exclusive articles:
Living in the Northern Emirates: Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah
What living in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah is actually like: the shared federal utility, the free zones, the Fujairah port economy and the commute reality.
UAE Pensions: GPSSA, Gratuity and What Expats Actually Get
How UAE pensions work: the GPSSA scheme for Emiratis, the 2023 law for new entrants, and why expatriates get end-of-service gratuity instead of a pension.
Dubai Instant Licence: Starting a Mainland Company the Fast Way
How the Dubai Instant Licence works: a mainland licence in five minutes, the four legal forms, the virtual business site rule and what changes in year two.
Nafis and Emiratisation: What Private Employers Must Do
Emiratisation rules for UAE private employers: the 2% half-yearly targets, the 10% goal by end-2026, the AED 10,000 monthly contribution and what Nafis now offers.
Abu Dhabi Health Insurance: DoH Rules, Thiqa and the Basic Plan
Abu Dhabi health insurance explained: the employer and sponsor duty under Law 23 of 2005, the Thiqa scheme, the Basic Plan for domestic workers, and the penalties.
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Dubai Property Ownership Certificate: AED 50 Fee
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
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
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
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.


