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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Gold Rates Across the GCC 2026: How Dubai, Saudi, Qatar and Kuwait Prices Compare

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GCC gold rates 2026 explained: how daily prices are set, karats, making charges and VAT compared across Dubai, Saudi, Qatar and Kuwait.

Bahrain CPR 2026: Complete Guide to Residency ID Card and eKey

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Bahrain CPR 2026 guide for expats: what the ID card is, how to apply, documents, fees, renewal, replacement, and the eKey digital identity.

Kuwait Civil ID 2026: Application, Renewal and PACI Guide

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Kuwait Civil ID 2026: how expats apply, renew, replace and track their PACI card, plus the Mobile ID and Sahel app explained step by step.

Indian Passport Fees in the UAE Rise from July 1, 2026: Full New Fee List for Expats

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New Indian passport fees UAE take effect July 1, 2026, with hikes of up to 70%. See the full old vs new fee list and how to apply.

Kuwait Visa and Residency 2026: Work Visa, Iqama and Family Sponsorship

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Kuwait visa residency guide 2026: Article 18 work visa, iqama renewal, Article 22 family sponsorship rules and all the latest costs in KWD and USD for expats.
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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.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Points: 24-Point Licence Rule

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At 24 traffic points, Abu Dhabi drivers must surrender their licence, free but mandatory. How points attach to a licence and the AED 100 clearance cert.
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