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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Cost of Living in Bahrain 2026: Expat Budget Guide

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The cost of living Bahrain offers in 2026: rent in Juffair and Amwaj, utilities, groceries, school fees and tax-free budgets in BHD and USD for expats.

Bahrain Golden Residency 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

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The Bahrain Golden Residency offers a renewable 10-year visa from around USD 345,000. See 2026 eligibility, salary and property routes, benefits and costs.

Cost of Living in Kuwait 2026: Expat Budget Guide

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A clear 2026 guide to the cost of living Kuwait offers expats, covering rent, utilities, groceries, schooling and tax-free salaries in both KWD and USD terms.

Abu Dhabi Cost of Living 2026: Full Monthly Budget for Expats

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Abu Dhabi cost of living 2026: a full monthly expat budget in AED covering rent, utilities, schools and transport, plus how the capital compares with Dubai.

Buying Gold in Dubai 2026: How Rates Are Set, Best Souks and Smart Buying Tips

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Buying gold in Dubai in 2026: how the daily rate is set, 22K vs 24K, the tax-free advantage, the Gold Souk vs malls, and smart tips to avoid overpaying.
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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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