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.
Exclusive articles:
Saudi Arabia Real Estate 2026: Riyadh and Jeddah Property Prices, Buyer Rules and New Projects
Riyadh has emerged as one of the Middle East's fastest-growing real estate markets. Saudi Arabia's property sector is being reshaped by Vision 2030 mega-projects,...
Working in Saudi Arabia 2026: Work Visa, Iqama, Salaries and Expat Life Explained
Saudi Arabia has undergone a profound transformation as an employment destination. The Kingdom now attracts skilled professionals from across the world in sectors ranging...
NEOM 2026: What Is Actually Being Built, Latest Updates and What Investors Need to Know
NEOM is Saudi Arabia's most audacious infrastructure and urban development project, a $500 billion-plus new region being built from scratch in the northwest of...
Dubai Real Estate 2026: Verified Prices, Best Areas to Buy and Market Outlook
Dubai's property market in 2026 is one of the most active in the world. After years of sustained growth, prices have risen approximately 14%...
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030: 2026 Progress Report, What Has Been Achieved and What Remains
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the landmark economic transformation programme announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in April 2016, is now a decade old...
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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.


