Social media has been awash with a new trend over the past week, with thousands of users sharing personalised Little Miss memes, which play on the classic children’s books.
As part of the trend, creators personalise characters to fit with modern-day, adult life, with users sharing the memes they feel most apply to them.
Supermodel Bella Hadid is among those to embrace the trend, using it as a way to continue the conversation around Palestine.
Bella, whose father, property tycoon Mohamed Hadid, was born in Palestine, shared a meme to her Instagram Story on Sunday which read “Little Miss won’t stop talking about Palestine”.
The image was originally shared by the model’s cousin, Lina Hadid, who captioned the post: “Don’t hate me because I am Palestinian! I have my share of shortcomings, however, my sincere dedication to the Palestinian cause is not one of them.”
Bella has long been a vocal supporter of Palestine. Earlier this year, she spoke out against Israel's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and accused Instagram of shadow banning her Stories.
“My Instagram has disabled me from posting on my story — pretty much only when it is Palestine based I assume,” the model, 25, said. “When I post about Palestine I get immediately shadow banned and almost one million less of you see my stories and posts.”
“I wonder what they are trying to hide by censoring me? I wonder what they are hiding when they try to [censor], harass, attack innocent journalists doing their job,” she questioned.
The Hadid family, including Bella’s supermodel sister Gigi, regularly post pictures highlighting their Middle Eastern and Palestinian heritage. Mohamed and his family were among those who left Palestine during the Nakba of 1948.
See Bella Hadid's style evolution in 47 photos
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Bella Hadid, wearing a simple black dress, with Yolanda Hadid and David Foster, at the Grand Slam for Children benefit concert on October 9, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a black jumpsuit, attends the David Foster Foundation benefit concert on December 5, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a classic LBD, attends amfAR's 22nd Cinema Against Aids Gala on May 21, 2015 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in two-tone Prabal Gurung, arrives at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 7, 2015. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in Alexandre Vauthier, arrives at the 58th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 15, 2016. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in fringed Julien Macdonald, attends The Elle Style Awards on February 23, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in strapless Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2016. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in beaded Roberto Cavalli, attends the 'Cafe Society' premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2016 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in scarlet Alexandre Vauthier, attends 'The Unknown Girl' premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2016 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a Dior halterneck, arrives at amfAR's 23rd Cinema Against Aids Gala on May 19, 2016 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Jason Wu for Boss, arrives for the GQ Men Of The Year Awards at Tate Modern on September 6, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a woollen jumper dress, leaves the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Alexandre Vauthier and Bella Hadid, in Alexandre Vauthier, attend a Swarovski dinner on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in soft pink Alexandre Vauthier, attends the 'Ismael's Ghosts' screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in quilted Dior, attends the 'Okja' screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in silver Roberto Cavalli, attends a Chopard party on May 19, 2017, in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in sequinned Roberto Cavalli, attends Fashion for Relief during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Miu Miu, attends the Miu Miu show as part of Haute Couture Fashion Week on July 2, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in corseted Alexandre Vauthier, attends the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after-party on November 20, 2017 in Shanghai, China. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in sunny Fendi, attends the opening of Bulgari Dubai Resort on December 5, 2017 in Dubai. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in tulle Dior, attends a Dior event as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a puffer jacket, attends a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on March 6, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in relaxed Dior suiting, attends a Dior party on April 10, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images -

Make-up artist Peter Philips and Bella Hadid, in Dior, attend a Dior event on April 11, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Gareth Pugh x Chrome Hearts, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in Alexander Wang, attends a Magnum party during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in strapless Dior, attends the screening of 'Ash Is The Purest White' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in romantic Dior, attends a Dior dinner during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in a Julien Macdonald two-piece, attends Fashion for Relief Cannes during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in sparkling Elie Saab, attends the screening of 'BlacKkKlansman' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in distressed jeans and a simple vest, poses at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix on May 27, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in chiffon Dior, attends the Dior Backstage launch party on June 11, 2018 in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Dior, attends the Dior Homme show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in golden Versace, attends a Bulgari dinner on June 28, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Emilio Pucci, attends a YouTube party during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Dior, attends the Dior pre-fall show on November 30, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Versace, and Gabrielle Caunesil attend a Bulgari party on February 19, 2019 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Moschino, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in tiered Dior, attends the screening of 'Rocketman' during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Roberto Cavalli, attends the screening of 'Pain And Glory' during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Charlotte Knowles, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on August 26, 2019. EPA -

Bella and Gigi Hadid, in Tommy Hilfiger, at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week in New York on September 8, 2019. EPA -

Bella Hadid, in Alexander Wang, attends the Vogue Fashion Festival on November 15, 2019 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 16, 2020 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Dior, attends the Dior Homme show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2020 in Paris, France. Getty Images -

Bella Hadid, in Balenciaga, attends the Harper's Bazaar Exhibition as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 26, 2020 in Paris, France. Getty Images
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Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
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.
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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Rally schedule:
Saturday: Super Special Spectator Stage – Yas Marina Circuit – start 3.30pm.
Sunday: Yas Marina Circuit Stage 1 (276.01km)
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- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
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Liverpool 2
Mane 51', Salah 53'
Chelsea 0
Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Moon Music
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Number of tracks: 10
Rating: 3/5
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In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
Results
Stage 7:
1. Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal - 3:18:29
2. Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep - same time
3. Phil Bauhaus (GER) Bahrain Victorious
4. Michael Morkov (DEN) Deceuninck-QuickStep
5. Cees Bol (NED) Team DSM
General Classification:
1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates - 24:00:28
2. Adam Yates (GBR) Ineos Grenadiers - 0:00:35
3. Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 0:01:02
4. Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma - 0:01:42
5. Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo - 0:01:45
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Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance
Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.
Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.
The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.
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Syria v Australia
2018 World Cup qualifying: Asia fourth round play-off first leg
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium (Malacca, Malayisa)
Kick-off: Thursday, 4.30pm (UAE)
Watch: beIN Sports HD
* Second leg in Australia scheduled for October 10
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Welterweight Mostafa Radi (PAL) v Tohir Zhuraev (TJK)
Catchweight 75kg Leandro Martins (BRA) v Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR)
Flyweight Corinne Laframboise (CAN) v Manon Fiorot (FRA)
Featherweight Ahmed Al Darmaki (UAE) v Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB)
Lightweight Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) v Atabek Abdimitalipov (KYG)
Featherweight Yousef Al Housani (UAE) v Mohamed Arsharq Ali (SLA)
Catchweight 69kg Jung Han-gook (KOR) v Elias Boudegzdame (ALG)
Catchweight 71kg Usman Nurmagomedov (RUS) v Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)
Featherweight title Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)
Lightweight title Bruno Machado (BRA) v Mike Santiago (USA)
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.


