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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Tawtheeq Explained: Registering an Abu Dhabi Tenancy Contract

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How Tawtheeq works in Abu Dhabi: who registers the lease, the fees, the 5% municipality charge, notice periods and where rent disputes are actually heard.

DIFC Wills: How Non-Muslim Expats Decide Who Inherits

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How the DIFC Courts Wills Service lets non-Muslim expats direct their UAE assets and appoint guardians, which will types exist, and what it does not cover.

TAMM Explained: How Abu Dhabi Put Government Services in One App

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How TAMM works in 2026: the Abu Dhabi government platform covering over 1,100 services, the AutoGov automation, My Locker and UAE Pass sign-in explained.

Abu Dhabi Business Licence 2026: Mainland Setup Through ADRA and TAMM

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How to get a mainland Abu Dhabi business licence in 2026: the new ADRA authority, the TAMM platform, the Tajer licence with no office, and ownership rules.

Bahrain Driving Licence for Expats 2026: Convert, Test & Fees

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How expats get a Bahrain driving licence in 2026: convert a foreign licence or sit the test, eligible countries, GDT steps, eye test, road test and fees.
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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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