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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Saudi Exit & Re-Entry Visa 2026: Single, Multiple & Final Exit Guide

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Saudi exit and re-entry visa 2026: single vs multiple validity and fees via Absher, final exit process, extensions and overstay penalties explained for expats.

Maternity & Parental Leave in the UAE 2026: Entitlements & Pay

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UAE maternity leave 2026: 60 days for private-sector mothers, 5-day parental leave, pay rates and how DIFC and ADGM free-zone rules differ.

Getting Married in the UAE 2026: Expat Civil & Court Marriage Guide

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How expats get married in the UAE in 2026: Abu Dhabi civil marriage vs court and embassy options, documents, fees, timelines and certificate attestation.

UAE Car Registration (Mulkiya) Renewal 2026: Fees, Steps & Testing

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Renewing your UAE car registration (Mulkiya) in 2026: RTA fees, vehicle testing rules, insurance and Salik clearance, plus grace period and late penalties.

UAE Family & Dependent Visa 2026: Sponsor Salary, Costs & Steps

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UAE family visa 2026: the AED 4,000 sponsor salary rule, documents, Ejari, medical and the step-by-step process to sponsor spouse, children and parents.
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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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