• Zoey Deutch, wearing Fendi, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA
    Zoey Deutch, wearing Fendi, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA
  • Anya Taylor Joy in emerald green Dior to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Anya Taylor Joy
    Anya Taylor Joy in emerald green Dior to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Anya Taylor Joy
  • Lupita Nyong'o, wearing Ralph Lauren, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Lupita Nyong'o, wearing Ralph Lauren, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, wearing Versace, arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2011. AFP
    Angelina Jolie, wearing Versace, arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2011. AFP
  • Gemma Chan, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Gemma Chan, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Saoirse Ronan, wearing Celine, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA
    Saoirse Ronan, wearing Celine, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA
  • Lady Gaga, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Lady Gaga, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Tilda Swinton, wearing Haider Ackermann, arrives at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2012. Reuters
    Tilda Swinton, wearing Haider Ackermann, arrives at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2012. Reuters
  • Angelina Jolie, wearing Atelier Versace, arrives at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2012. Reuters
    Angelina Jolie, wearing Atelier Versace, arrives at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2012. Reuters
  • Reese Witherspoon, wearing Nina Ricci, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. Reuters
    Reese Witherspoon, wearing Nina Ricci, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. Reuters
  • Scarlett Johansson, wearing Valentino, at the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2006. AFP
    Scarlett Johansson, wearing Valentino, at the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2006. AFP
  • Anne Hathaway, wearing Elie Saab, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Anne Hathaway, wearing Elie Saab, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Sienna Miller, wearing Marchesa, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. Reuters
    Sienna Miller, wearing Marchesa, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. Reuters
  • Lupita Nyong'o, wearing Calvin Klein, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Lupita Nyong'o, wearing Calvin Klein, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Emma Stone, wearing Lanvin, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Emma Stone, wearing Lanvin, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Julianne Moore, wearing Givenchy, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Julianne Moore, wearing Givenchy, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, wearing Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, wearing Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Eva Mendes, wearing Dior, arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009. AFP
    Eva Mendes, wearing Dior, arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009. AFP
  • Margot Robbie, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
    Margot Robbie, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
  • Blake Lively, wearing Atelier Versace, arrives for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPA
    Blake Lively, wearing Atelier Versace, arrives for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPA
  • Beyonce, wearing Elie Saab, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. AFP
    Beyonce, wearing Elie Saab, arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2007. AFP
  • Emma Watson, wearing Dior, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Emma Watson, wearing Dior, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Amy Adams, wearing Versace, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Amy Adams, wearing Versace, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lawrence, wearing Dior, with her Golden Globe award for Best Actress during the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
    Jennifer Lawrence, wearing Dior, with her Golden Globe award for Best Actress during the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
  • Kate Bosworth, wearing Dolce & Gabbana, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
    Kate Bosworth, wearing Dolce & Gabbana, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
  • Diane Kruger, wearing Prada, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
    Diane Kruger, wearing Prada, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
  • Emma Stone, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPAEPA/PAUL BUCK
    Emma Stone, wearing Valentino, arrives for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPAEPA/PAUL BUCK
  • Claire Danes, wearing Versace, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
    Claire Danes, wearing Versace, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
  • Viola Davis, wearing Brandon Maxwell, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 7, 2018.
    Viola Davis, wearing Brandon Maxwell, arrives for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 7, 2018.
  • Alicia Vikander, wearing Louis Vuitton, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPABUCK
    Alicia Vikander, wearing Louis Vuitton, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPABUCK
  • Jennifer Aniston, wearing Saint Laurent, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Jennifer Aniston, wearing Saint Laurent, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Nicole Kidman, wearing Michael Kors, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Nicole Kidman, wearing Michael Kors, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Julia Roberts, wearing Stella McCartney, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Julia Roberts, wearing Stella McCartney, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Anne Hathaway, wearing Chanel, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
    Anne Hathaway, wearing Chanel, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
  • Emily Blunt, wearing Michael Kors, with John Krasinski, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
    Emily Blunt, wearing Michael Kors, with John Krasinski, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2013. EPA
  • Elle Fanning in baby blue Gucci to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning in baby blue Gucci to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Elle Fanning
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 11, 2009. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California on January 11, 2009. EPA
  • Olivia Wilde, in Reem Acra, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2009. EPA
    Olivia Wilde, in Reem Acra, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2009. EPA
  • Helen Mirren, wearing Jenny Packham, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Helen Mirren, wearing Jenny Packham, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Mila Kunis, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Mila Kunis, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Naomi Watts, wearing Gucci, with Liev Schreiber, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Naomi Watts, wearing Gucci, with Liev Schreiber, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Amal Clooney, wearing Dior, with George Clooney, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Amal Clooney, wearing Dior, with George Clooney, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, wearing Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, wearing Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
  • Jennifer Lawrence, wearing Dior, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
    Jennifer Lawrence, wearing Dior, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
  • Amanda Seyfried in coral Oscar de la Renta to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Twitter / Golden Globes
    Amanda Seyfried in coral Oscar de la Renta to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Twitter / Golden Globes
  • Tracee Ellis Ross, wearing Zuhair Murad, during the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPA
    Tracee Ellis Ross, wearing Zuhair Murad, during the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 8, 2017. EPA
  • Dakota Johnson, wearing Chanel, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Dakota Johnson, wearing Chanel, arrives for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Emma Stone, in Louis Vuitton, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
    Emma Stone, in Louis Vuitton, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California on January 6, 2019. EPA
  • Cate Blanchett, wearing Armani Prive, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
    Cate Blanchett, wearing Armani Prive, arrives for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
  • Julianne Moore, with Tom Ford and wearing Tom Ford, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
    Julianne Moore, with Tom Ford and wearing Tom Ford, arrives for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016. EPA
  • Diane Kruger, wearing Dior, with Joshua Jackson, arrives at the 67th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 2010. EPA
    Diane Kruger, wearing Dior, with Joshua Jackson, arrives at the 67th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 2010. EPA
  • Kate Hudson, wearing Vera Wang, arrives at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 21, 2001. Getty Images
    Kate Hudson, wearing Vera Wang, arrives at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 21, 2001. Getty Images
  • Charlize Theron, wearing Dior, arrives for the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 16, 2005, in Beverly Hills. EPA
    Charlize Theron, wearing Dior, arrives for the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 16, 2005, in Beverly Hills. EPA
  • Lily Collins in embellished Saint Laurent to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Lily Collins
    Lily Collins in embellished Saint Laurent to remotely attend the 2021 Golden Globes on February 28, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Lily Collins
  • Cate Blanchett, wearing Mary Katrantzou and Pomellato, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA
    Cate Blanchett, wearing Mary Katrantzou and Pomellato, arrives for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills. EPA

Golden Globes fashion: 56 of the best red carpet looks through history


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The Golden Globes signals the beginning of awards season – traditionally two months of star-studded, red carpet events, with plenty of best-dressed moments. With the event now in its 79th year, there is a wealth of stunning gowns from years gone by to look back on.

Last year the delayed ceremony vastly took place remotely, with A-list names, including Amanda Seyfried and Anya Taylor-Joy, sharing their red carpet looks from the comfort of their own homes.

In 2022, the show, due to be held on January 9 in Los Angeles, will not return to its full capacity as stars choose to boycott it, following accusations of ethical lapses by its organisers. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association – which votes on the Globes – has announced that the show will not be televised.

However, ahead of the ceremony, the red carpet will be broadcast on E!, which means we can hope to see red carpet gowns and stand-out fashion moments from the stars who do attend.

This year, fashion favourites Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart and Ruth Negga are among the film nominees, along with Jennifer Aniston, Tracee Ellis Ross and Elle Fanning.

As we wait to see which stars turn out dressed to the nines, we take a look back at red carpets past.

From Kate Hudson's Vera Wang slip in 2001 to Lady Gaga's '50s-inspired Valentino in 2019, some of couture's finest work has typically been showcased at the Globes.

Among those who've made best-dressed lists over the years include labels from the region, too, such as Zuhair Murad and Elie Saab.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our picks for the best Golden Globes dresses of all time.

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Price, base: Dh359,200

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Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 450hp at 5,700rpm

Torque: 600Nm at 1,900rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 8.7L / 100km

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Sustainable Development Goals

1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

10. Reduce inequality  within and among countries

11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects

14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

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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

Day 4, Dubai Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Lahiru Gamage appeared to have been hard done by when he had his dismissal of Sami Aslam chalked off for a no-ball. Replays suggested he had not overstepped. No matter. Two balls later, the exact same combination – Gamage the bowler and Kusal Mendis at second slip – combined again to send Aslam back.

Stat of the day Haris Sohail took three wickets for one run in the only over he bowled, to end the Sri Lanka second innings in a hurry. That was as many as he had managed in total in his 10-year, 58-match first-class career to date. It was also the first time a bowler had taken three wickets having bowled just one over in an innings in Tests.

The verdict Just 119 more and with five wickets remaining seems like a perfectly attainable target for Pakistan. Factor in the fact the pitch is worn, is turning prodigiously, and that Sri Lanka’s seam bowlers have also been finding the strip to their liking, it is apparent the task is still a tough one. Still, though, thanks to Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed, it is possible.