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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Qatar Driving Licence Conversion 2026: Eligible Countries, Steps & Fees

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Qatar driving licence conversion 2026: eligible countries for direct exchange, documents, eye test, QAR fees and the Metrash2 process explained.

GCC Visa Overstay Fines 2026: Penalties, Grace Periods and How to Regularise Your Status

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GCC visa overstay fines 2026: daily penalties for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, grace periods, and how to clear fines and avoid bans.

Sukuk and Islamic Bonds 2026: How the $1 Trillion Islamic Debt Market Works

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Sukuk explained for 2026: what Islamic bonds are, ijara, murabaha and wakala structures, the GCC's role in the $1 trillion market, and how investors buy sukuk.

GCC Non-Oil GDP by Country 2026: Which Gulf Economy Is Least Oil-Dependent?

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GCC non-oil GDP by country in 2026: Bahrain leads near 86%, the UAE ~77%, Qatar ~64%, Saudi Arabia ~55%. Which Gulf economy is now least oil-dependent?

Oman Investor Residency 2026: 5-Year vs 10-Year Golden Card Compared

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Oman investor residency 2026 compared: 5-year vs 10-year golden card thresholds in OMR, property, capital, bond and retiree routes, costs and key benefits.
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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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