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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Shoayb Khattab: The Architect Who Found His True Perspective Through Photography

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How Shoayb Khattab left full-time architecture for photography, then built an award-winning career documenting the Arab world’s buildings as visual storytelling.

UAE SIM Cards 2026: e& (Etisalat) vs du Prepaid & Postpaid Compared

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UAE SIM cards 2026: compare e& (Etisalat) and du prepaid, postpaid, tourist eSIM and data bundles, plus the Emirates ID you need to register a mobile line.

Saudi Domestic Worker Visa 2026: Musaned Costs & Rules

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Saudi domestic worker visa 2026: how Musaned works, recruitment costs by nationality in SAR, employer obligations, wage protection and the contract process.

Getting a SIM Card in Oman 2026: Omantel vs Ooredoo Compared

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Oman SIM card guide 2026: Omantel vs Ooredoo vs Vodafone, prepaid vs postpaid, ID rules, sample plan prices in OMR, tourist eSIM options and where to buy.

Kuwait Residency (Iqama) Renewal 2026: Articles 18 & 22 Guide

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Kuwait iqama renewal 2026: Article 18 vs Article 22 rules, KWD fees, mandatory health insurance, late-renewal fines and the step-by-step Sahel app process.
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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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