Beyonce has joined TikTok, with her first video showing fans dancing and singing to her new single, 'Break My Soul'. Reuters
Beyonce has joined TikTok, with her first video showing fans dancing and singing to her new single, 'Break My Soul'. Reuters
Beyonce has joined TikTok, with her first video showing fans dancing and singing to her new single, 'Break My Soul'. Reuters
Beyonce has joined TikTok, with her first video showing fans dancing and singing to her new single, 'Break My Soul'. Reuters

Beyonce amasses 3.4 million TikTok followers within 16 hours of first post


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Beyonce has amassed more than 3.4 million followers within hours of joining TikTok.

The singer, 40 shared her first post on the social media site, a video of fans dancing and singing along to her recent single Break My Soul, on Thursday afternoon.

Sourced from uploads by fans, the one-minute clip featured members of the public, as well as American rap superstar Cardi B.

Beyonce captioned the post: "Seeing y'all release the wiggle made me so happy! Thank you so much for all the love for BREAK MY SOUL! - Love B."

The star added the hashtags #BREAKMYSOUL and #RENAISSANCE, the name of her coming album.

Renaissance is the follow-up to 2016's Lemonade, which was accompanied by a 65-minute film of the same title and went to number one in many countries.

Beyonce wiped her social media accounts in July, prompting speculation that new music was on the way.

After confirming Renaissance would arrive on July 29, she was revealed as the cover star of British Vogue's July issue.

Throughout her music career, Beyonce has scored three number one albums and five number one singles in the UK.

The singer, who has been married to rapper and businessman Jay-Z since 2008, made history last year when she became the most decorated female artist at the Grammy Awards.

She won four awards out of nine nominations, making it 28 over her career, which surpasses the 27 of bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss.

Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy was born in January 2012, and then in June 2017, the singer gave birth to twins Rumi and Sir.

Scroll through the gallery below to see Beyonce's career through the years:

  • Members of Destiny's Child, from left, LeToya, LaTavia, Kelly and Beyonce, pose with the three Lady of Soul Awards they won at the 1998 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards which was telecast live September 3 in Santa Monica. Reuters
    Members of Destiny's Child, from left, LeToya, LaTavia, Kelly and Beyonce, pose with the three Lady of Soul Awards they won at the 1998 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards which was telecast live September 3 in Santa Monica. Reuters
  • Beyonce at a studio in Sylmar, California recording the video for Destiny's Child's song, 'Bills, Bills, Bills' in 1999. Reuters
    Beyonce at a studio in Sylmar, California recording the video for Destiny's Child's song, 'Bills, Bills, Bills' in 1999. Reuters
  • Destiny's Child, from left, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams sing as they accept the Artist of the Year Award at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards December 5, 2000 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Reuters
    Destiny's Child, from left, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams sing as they accept the Artist of the Year Award at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards December 5, 2000 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Reuters
  • Destiny's Child, Kelly, Beyonce and Michelle Williams, perform with two dancers during halftime between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of NBA finals in Philadelphia, June 13, 2001. Reuters
    Destiny's Child, Kelly, Beyonce and Michelle Williams, perform with two dancers during halftime between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of NBA finals in Philadelphia, June 13, 2001. Reuters
  • Mike Myers and Beyonce who co-starred in the film 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' pose at the post-premiere party at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, July 22, 2002. Reuters
    Mike Myers and Beyonce who co-starred in the film 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' pose at the post-premiere party at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, July 22, 2002. Reuters
  • Guitarist Carlos Santana and singer Beyonce perform at the Super Bowl pre-game show at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, January 26, 2003. Reuters
    Guitarist Carlos Santana and singer Beyonce perform at the Super Bowl pre-game show at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, January 26, 2003. Reuters
  • Beyonce signs autographs after performing at an outdoor concert in New York, June 27, 2003. The former singer in the band Destiny's Child released her first solo album 'Dangerously in Love' on June 24. Reuters
    Beyonce signs autographs after performing at an outdoor concert in New York, June 27, 2003. The former singer in the band Destiny's Child released her first solo album 'Dangerously in Love' on June 24. Reuters
  • Beyonce hangs upside down at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, August 28, 2003. Reuters
    Beyonce hangs upside down at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, August 28, 2003. Reuters
  • Beyonce and Jay-Z watch the women's semifinal match between Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Lindsay Davenport of the United States at the 2003 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, September 5, 2003. Reuters
    Beyonce and Jay-Z watch the women's semifinal match between Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Lindsay Davenport of the United States at the 2003 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, September 5, 2003. Reuters
  • Beyonce talks with Britain's Prince of Wales during the reception at the Fashion Rocks concert and fashion show in aid of the Prince's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall in London, October 15, 2003. Reuters
    Beyonce talks with Britain's Prince of Wales during the reception at the Fashion Rocks concert and fashion show in aid of the Prince's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall in London, October 15, 2003. Reuters
  • Nelson Mandela poses for photographers with Beyonce and other performers during a visit to Robben Island Prison near Cape Town, November 28, 2003. Reuters
    Nelson Mandela poses for photographers with Beyonce and other performers during a visit to Robben Island Prison near Cape Town, November 28, 2003. Reuters
  • Beyonce sings the national anthem before the start of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston February 1, 2004. Reuters
    Beyonce sings the national anthem before the start of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston February 1, 2004. Reuters
  • Prince and Beyonce perform during the 46th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 8, 2004. Reuters
    Prince and Beyonce perform during the 46th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 8, 2004. Reuters
  • Solange Knowles, star of the new comedy film 'Johnson Family Vacation', poses with her sister, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland at the film's premiere in Hollywood March 31, 2004. Reuters
    Solange Knowles, star of the new comedy film 'Johnson Family Vacation', poses with her sister, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland at the film's premiere in Hollywood March 31, 2004. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs 'Learn to be Lonely' from the Phantom of the Opera at the 77th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 27, 2005. Reuters
    Beyonce performs 'Learn to be Lonely' from the Phantom of the Opera at the 77th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 27, 2005. Reuters
  • Destiny's Child accepts a star on the Walk of Fame under heavy rain in Hollywood March 28, 2006. Reuters
    Destiny's Child accepts a star on the Walk of Fame under heavy rain in Hollywood March 28, 2006. Reuters
  • Beyonce arrives to attend the amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, gala benefit in New York January 31, 2007. Reuters
    Beyonce arrives to attend the amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, gala benefit in New York January 31, 2007. Reuters
  • Beyonce arrives at the 79th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 25, 2007. Reuters
    Beyonce arrives at the 79th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 25, 2007. Reuters
  • Beyonce greets fans after performing during the 2008 Fashion Rocks concert to begin the 2009 Spring/Summer Fashion Week in New York September 5, 2008. Reuters
    Beyonce greets fans after performing during the 2008 Fashion Rocks concert to begin the 2009 Spring/Summer Fashion Week in New York September 5, 2008. Reuters
  • Beyonce speaks with reporters at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' in New York December 1, 2008. Reuters
    Beyonce speaks with reporters at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' in New York December 1, 2008. Reuters
  • Beyonce sings 'America the Beautiful' during the We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 18, 2009. Reuters
    Beyonce sings 'America the Beautiful' during the We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 18, 2009. Reuters
  • Beyonce sings to President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle during their first dance of the evening at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, January 20, 2009. Reuters
    Beyonce sings to President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle during their first dance of the evening at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, January 20, 2009. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs at the BET Awards '09 in Los Angeles June 28, 2009. Reuters
    Beyonce performs at the BET Awards '09 in Los Angeles June 28, 2009. Reuters
  • Taylor Swift greets Beyonce after being invited by Beyonce to finish her previously interrupted acceptance speech for best female video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. Reuters
    Taylor Swift greets Beyonce after being invited by Beyonce to finish her previously interrupted acceptance speech for best female video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. Reuters
  • Beyonce smiles as she makes an appearance at the Macy's department store to promote her new fragrance Heat in New York February 3, 2010. Reuters
    Beyonce smiles as she makes an appearance at the Macy's department store to promote her new fragrance Heat in New York February 3, 2010. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival, Somerset June 26, 2011. Reuters
    Beyonce performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival, Somerset June 26, 2011. Reuters
  • Beyonce poses at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. Reuters
    Beyonce poses at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. Reuters
  • Beyonce sings the national anthem as US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden look on during the swearing-in ceremonies on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013. Reuters
    Beyonce sings the national anthem as US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden look on during the swearing-in ceremonies on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs during the half time show in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. Reuters
    Beyonce performs during the half time show in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. Reuters
  • Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z perform at the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California January 26, 2014. Reuters
    Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z perform at the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California January 26, 2014. Reuters
  • Beyonce smiles with Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy after accepting the Video Vanguard Award on stage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California August 24, 2014. Reuters
    Beyonce smiles with Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy after accepting the Video Vanguard Award on stage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California August 24, 2014. Reuters
  • Beyonce and Ed Sheeran perform a medley during the taping of 'Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute' concert at Nokia theatre in Los Angeles, California February 10, 2015. Reuters
    Beyonce and Ed Sheeran perform a medley during the taping of 'Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute' concert at Nokia theatre in Los Angeles, California February 10, 2015. Reuters
  • Beyonce, Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during the half-time show at the NFL's Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, California February 7, 2016. Reuters
    Beyonce, Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during the half-time show at the NFL's Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, California February 7, 2016. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs 'Take My Hand' at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 8, 2015. Reuters
    Beyonce performs 'Take My Hand' at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 8, 2015. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs 'Freedom' with Kendrick Lamar at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2016. Reuters
    Beyonce performs 'Freedom' with Kendrick Lamar at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2016. Reuters
  • Beyonce arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, August 28, 2016. Reuters
    Beyonce arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, August 28, 2016. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017. Reuters
    Beyonce performs at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017. Reuters
  • Beyonce holds the awards she won for Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Lemonade' and Best Music Video for 'Formation' at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017. Reuters
    Beyonce holds the awards she won for Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Lemonade' and Best Music Video for 'Formation' at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017. Reuters
  • Beyonce performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. AFP
    Beyonce performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. AFP
  • Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, meet cast and crew, including Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, as they attend the European premiere of the film The Lion King in London, Britain July 14, 2019. Reuters
    Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, meet cast and crew, including Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, as they attend the European premiere of the film The Lion King in London, Britain July 14, 2019. Reuters
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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450,000

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1.5 million

There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m

73

The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association

18,000

The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme

77,400

The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study

4,926

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