Passenger, a stage name for singer-songwriter Michael Rosenberg, is the next major music act set to perform in Dubai. Passenger will stage a matinee and evening show at Dubai Opera on Friday, December 4, with gigs featuring the hits hits, which include Let Her Go, Hell Or High Water and Heart's On Fire.
Given that it's Rosenberg's first physical concert since March, he is excited about hitting the stage again.
"I didn’t think I’d be able to announce a live show for a long time but, unbelievably, that’s exactly what I’m about to do," he posted on Instagram. "The shows will be socially distanced, which means there is a very limited number of tickets."
Tickets start from Dh195 and can be bought from Dubai Opera.
This is one of a number of gigs taking place in Dubai over the next few weeks. Here's what else is on the agenda in November.
Thursday, November 12 to Friday, November 20, various venues: The Laughter Factory
For its next monthly instalment, stand-up comedy series The Laughter Factory will present a trio of seasoned UK funnymen. Leading the bunch is Tom Wrigglesworth, renowned for his deft blend of rapid-fire puns and quirky storytelling.
He is joined by Jimmy McGhie, a rising talent who sold out shows at last year's Edinburgh Festival. Rounding off the bill is Laughter Factory regular Markus Birdman, whose material includes a fair amount of physical comedy.
The trio will begin their Dubai run at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach on Thursday and Friday, November 12 and 13; followed by Zabeel House by Jumeirah – The Greens on Saturday, November 14; Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights on Thursday, November 19; Grand Millennium Business Bay on Friday, November 20; and a later show that same evening at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.
Tickets start from Dh160 and are available on The Laughter Factory’s website
Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20: The Best of Queen by The Bohemians
The Bohemians, a Queen tribute band, will perform at Dubai Opera on Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20, bringing the best of the British rock band's hits to the UAE. The tribute act, which was formed in 1996, draws from Queen's back catalogue of the '70s and '80s, with songs in their repertoire including Killer Queen, Don't Stop Me Now and We Will Rock You.
Tickets start from Dh145; dubaiopera.com
Friday, November 20: Dark Knights
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena is coming back into action. After seven months of no performances because of the pandemic, the glittering venue will be reopening its gates once again for a show mixing comedy and club sounds. In the first of a series of events under the Dark Knights banner, this instalment features RnB, hip-hop and reggaeton stars such as MoStack, Not3s and Yungen. Award-winning British comedian Paul Chowdhry will host the evening.
Tickets start from Dh249; www.coca-cola-arena.com
Wednesday to Friday, November 18 to 20: Kevin Fraser
Kevin Fraser is bringing his something-for-everyone show to Zabeel House – The Greens. The multifaceted South African artist is a comedian, DJ, dancer and celebrity impersonator. Expect a fast-moving set full of music, dance and comedic insights on his homeland's culture and personalities.
Tickets Dh160 from ae.bookmyshow.com
Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27: Massaoke Sing the Musicals
Sing along in this giant karaoke party. Making its UAE debut at Dubai World Trade Centre, the music and dance ensemble Massaoke will perform all your favourite show tunes. The audience is encouraged to get involved, courtesy of oversized screens pumping out the lyrics. Expect classic and modern stage standards from hit shows such as Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, The Greatest Showman, Grease and The Sound of Music.
Tickets start from Dh175; Platinumlist.
Thursday to Saturday, November 26 to 28: 'Swan Lake'
Set to Tchaikovsky's legendary score, Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who, under a sorcerer's curse, spends her daylight hours as a swan in a lake of tears before transforming into a woman at night. Moscow City Ballet's version will feature opulent designs as well as imaginative choreography, breathing new life into the tale.
Tickets start from Dh300; dubaiopera.com
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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Conflict, drought, famine
Estimates of the number of deaths caused by the famine range from 400,000 to 1 million, according to a document prepared for the UK House of Lords in 2024.
It has been claimed that the policies of the Ethiopian government, which took control after deposing Emperor Haile Selassie in a military-led revolution in 1974, contributed to the scale of the famine.
Dr Miriam Bradley, senior lecturer in humanitarian studies at the University of Manchester, has argued that, by the early 1980s, “several government policies combined to cause, rather than prevent, a famine which lasted from 1983 to 1985. Mengistu’s government imposed Stalinist-model agricultural policies involving forced collectivisation and villagisation [relocation of communities into planned villages].
The West became aware of the catastrophe through a series of BBC News reports by journalist Michael Buerk in October 1984 describing a “biblical famine” and containing graphic images of thousands of people, including children, facing starvation.
Band Aid
Bob Geldof, singer with the Irish rock group The Boomtown Rats, formed Band Aid in response to the horrific images shown in the news broadcasts.
With Midge Ure of the band Ultravox, he wrote the hit charity single Do They Know it’s Christmas in December 1984, featuring a string of high-profile musicians.
Following the single’s success, the idea to stage a rock concert evolved.
Live Aid was a series of simultaneous concerts that took place at Wembley Stadium in London, John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, the US, and at various other venues across the world.
The combined event was broadcast to an estimated worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.
What can victims do?
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Warn others to prevent further harm
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How to avoid crypto fraud
- Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
- Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
- Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
- Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
- Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
- Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
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