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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Gulf Motorsports 2026: F1, Dakar, and the GCC’s Growing Racing Ecosystem

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Beyond Formula 1 and the Dakar Rally, the Gulf has developed a rich and growing grassroots motorsport ecosystem that supports thousands of competitors, dozens...

How to Start a Business in Saudi Arabia 2026: MISA, Foreign Ownership and SEZs

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Saudi Arabia has undergone a profound business environment transformation since Vision 2030 was launched in 2016, and starting a business in the kingdom in...

Abu Dhabi Real Estate 2026: Saadiyat, Yas Island and Foreign Ownership Guide

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Abu Dhabi's property market in 2026 presents a compelling investment case for both domestic buyers and international investors, combining strong fundamentals driven by government...

Qatar LNG and Gulf Gas 2026: North Field Expansion and Global Energy Markets

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Qatar is one of the world's most important suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the expansion of Qatar's LNG capacity is among the...

Kuwait Banking and Finance 2026: NBK, Kuwait Finance House and CBK Regulatory Framework

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Kuwait's banking sector is one of the most well-capitalised and financially healthy in the GCC. Home to some of the region's most respected banking...
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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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