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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Dubai Travel Guide 2025: Best Neighbourhoods, Hidden Gems and Business Visitor Tips

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Dubai is one of the world's most visited cities, attracting tens of millions of tourists and business travellers annually. Whether you are visiting for...

GCC in the World: How Gulf Nations Are Shaping Global Affairs in 2025

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The Gulf Cooperation Council countries have never been more active, or more influential, on the global stage than in 2025. Once content to operate...

Building Strategic Partnerships in the GCC: A Practical Guide for International Businesses

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The most common challenge international companies cite when entering GCC markets is not regulatory complexity or cultural difference, it's finding the right local partner....

Opinion: GCC Youth Entrepreneurship, Real Opportunity or Expensive Branding?

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Opinion, Gulf Times NowEvery major GCC government has invested in youth entrepreneurship programmes, startup accelerators, and innovation funds over the past decade. From Hub71...

Riyadh vs Jeddah 2026: Which Saudi City Is Better for Expats?

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Saudi Arabia's two largest cities, Riyadh and Jeddah, offer distinct lifestyles, career landscapes, and living environments for expatriate professionals. Choosing between them is one...
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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.

Dubai nol Card Refund: Cash vs Transfer Cost

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A cash nol card refund costs 2.5% or AED 5, whichever is higher. Transferring to another nol card is free. Full RTA refund process and timeline.
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