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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UAE Health Insurance 2026: Essential Benefits Plan, Costs and Employer Obligations

Understanding health insurance in the UAE is essential for every resident and employer. The system is mandatory, governed by a combination of federal and...

UAE AI Regulation 2026: The Dubai AI Act, National Strategy and Business Compliance Guide

The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, and that ambition is now backed by a formal legal...

Investing in Saudi Arabia Stocks 2026: How to Access the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)

The Saudi Exchange, formerly known as Tadawul, is the Middle East and North Africa's largest stock exchange by market capitalisation. With Saudi Aramco alone...

Dubai Crypto Regulation 2026: VARA Licensing, Rules and What Investors Must Know

Dubai has established itself as one of the world's most regulated and institutionally credible cryptocurrency markets. At the centre of this framework is the...

Saudi Arabia Corporate Tax 2026: Income Tax, Zakat, VAT and Special Zone Incentives Explained

Saudi Arabia's corporate tax system is often misunderstood by international businesses entering the Kingdom. Unlike the UAE's recent corporate tax introduction, Saudi Arabia has...

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Abu Dhabi People of Determination Card: Free

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

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

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

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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