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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GCC Clean Energy Investment 2026: Nuclear, Solar, Wind and Green Hydrogen

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Across the GCC, clean energy investment is accelerating at a pace that would have been unimaginable five years ago, driven by falling solar costs,...

Oman Banking and Finance 2026: Central Bank of Oman, Meethaq Islamic and Muscat Stock Exchange

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Oman's banking sector is well-capitalised, prudentially regulated, and well-positioned to support the country's Vision 2040 diversification programme. With a consolidated Central Bank, a growing...

Oman Travel Guide 2026: Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Hajar Mountains and Salalah Monsoon

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Oman offers something increasingly rare in the Gulf, an authentic encounter with ancient culture, dramatic natural landscapes, and warm Arab hospitality in a country...

Jordan Economy 2026: Gulf Remittances, Amman Tech Hub and Regional Trade

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Jordan occupies a unique strategic position in the Middle East, a stable constitutional monarchy bordered by Israel, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi...

Jobs in Saudi Arabia 2026: Nitaqat Saudisation, Work Visas and In-Demand Sectors

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Saudi Arabia's job market in 2026 is one of the most dynamic and consequential in the GCC, driven by Vision 2030's ambitious targets to...
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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.

Dubai Bus on Demand: Fares and How It Works

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Dubai Bus on Demand costs AED 5 per zone trip, AED 7 interzone, AED 4 per extra passenger. How RTA's app-based shared shuttle actually works.
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