From lavish dinners in cosy interiors to rooftop soirees providing unrivalled views of the fireworks, there are endless ways to bid goodbye to 2022 in Dubai.
Here are the best on offer. And, before signing off the year in style, be sure to check out our guide to Christmas brunches and parties in Dubai.
Dh500 and below
Dinner at Cafe de Paris
Consider this recently opened restaurant set amid Dubai's high-rises if you're looking for a relatively affordable New Year's Eve dinner. On the menu are French classics such as smoked duck breast salad and tuna tartare for starters; risotto and grilled tenderloin with foie gras sauce for mains; and apple with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream, and raspberry mousse for dessert. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, as well as a DJ.
8pm-midnight; Dh299 per person; Business Bay; 050 751 2318
Party at Rove Expo 2020
The only hotel on the Dubai Expo City site, Rove will host a buffet dinner with unlimited drinks, while a DJ takes guests well into the early hours of the new year. If heading down to Expo is not an option, Rove City Walk and Rove La Mer are offering the same deal, with views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks to boot.
8pm-1am; from D499; Dubai Expo City; 04 561 9999
Dinner at Couqley
The cool and cosy French restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers promises to transport guests to an evening in Paris on New Year's Eve. Diners can choose to eat a la carte or go for a three-course set menu, which features cured salmon medallion, filet mignon and a passion-fruit-flavored dessert. A DJ will be on the decks.
Starts 9pm; from Dh300; Jumeirah Lake Towers; 04 514 9339
Dinner at San Beach
The year-end dinner at this Palm Jumeirah venue will feature live entertainers, including resident DJs, a percussionist and a saxophonist. Guests can choose from a variety of seating options, including dining by the beach. The reduced a la carte menu will offer an array of appetising dishes, plenty of seafood and meat options such as ribs, steaks and lamb chops.
Starts 8pm; from Dh500; The Club, West, Palm Jumeirah; 04 458 0499
Dinner at Timo Restaurant
Dine on the terrace by the pool, or in the cosy indoor banquet at this restaurant at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel. A DJ will entertain guests while a range of international dishes will be on the menu including salmon and sea bass, squid ink spaghetti and baby chicken.
9pm-1am; from Dh400; Al Jaddaf; 04 596 2292
Dinner at Peaches and Cream
A five-course sharing menu awaits at this Bali-inspired spot. Decadent offerings include caviar, sea bass ceviche, lobster toast and a tapas platter. There will also be chargrilled rib-eye, truffle linguine and gambas al ajillo, with a fruit sorbet and dessert platter to finish.
Starts 9pm; from Dh300; Clubhouse Al Nafura, Shoreline Apartments, Palm Jumeirah; 052 947 4552
Dinner at Sky Bubble
An elegant gala dinner awaits at the Meydan Hotel restaurant on New Year's Eve. The rooftop venue offers excellent views of the Dubai skyline. Guests can expect an intercontinental buffet with a selection of fresh seafood, seared Wagyu tenderloin and beef fillet mignon among others. A chocolate fountain will be set up for dessert.
8pm-1am; from Dh500; Nad Al Sheba; 04 381 3111
Dinner at Roka
Guests can enjoy a contemporary Japanese feast at this restaurant in Business Bay, which also offers a view of the Dubai skyline from its terrace. A choice between an a la carte or a tasting menu will be on offer, featuring dishes such as yellowtail tartare, gyoza and sea bream fillet.
Starts 6.30pm; from Dh420; The Opus by Omniyat; 04 439 7171
Party at High Note Pool and Sky Lounge
Guests at the rooftop lounge in Aloft Al Mina can enjoy unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf and beyond. The menu will feature classic Indian dishes, including a Delhi-style butter chicken, paneer Punjabi tadka and nizami subz biryani.
Starts 7pm; from Dh499; Sheikh Rashid Road; 058 591 8153
Dh500 to Dh1,000
Dinner at Prato Dubai
This restaurant at the Trump International Golf Club, Damac Hills, will be hosting a four-hour dinner with upbeat DJ tunes. Diners will be able to enjoy an international buffet, with dishes such as smoked salmon terrine, English pea salad and roast chicken.
8pm-midnight; from Dh550; Trump International Golf Club; 04 245 3988
Dinner at Fi’lia
The Italian restaurant in Business Bay is throwing a New Year's Eve dinner 70 floors up at the SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences. Two evening sittings will be available, with both featuring a family-style four-course set menu.
The feast includes homemade focaccia, steak tartare and lemon risotto among other Italian classics. Diners on the late sitting will receive an additional dessert: a giant Ferrero Rocher with 24k gold.
7pm-9pm and 9.30pm onwards; from Dh599 for the first sitting, from Dh1,800 for the second sitting; Business Bay; 04 607 0737
Party at Lucia's
Party in Italian style at this restaurant's New Year's Eve celebration. Guests are encouraged to incorporate the colour red for the occasion, which is set to feature performances by T Bone and Bandakadabra. DJ Julian Noma will also cap the night off. Italian classics will be on the menu, including lobster ravioli and slow-cooked beef cheek.
Starts 7pm; Dh750; Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai; 04 422 4321
Party at Topgolf
The famed golf spot in Dubai is hosting a disco-themed party to ring in 2023, topping it off with its very own fireworks display. A live DJ spinning '70s and '80s anthems will set the mood alongside plenty of golf and platters of festive food.
Groups of 20 people can book private suites to enjoy a full day of New Year celebrations, complete with a buffet and private DJ.
10pm-1am; from Dh599; Emirates Golf Club; 04 371 9999
Dinner at Ibn AlBahr
The Palm Jumeirah restaurant, which offers a sea-to-table gastronomic experience, is decking its halls with a festive touch and a seafood feast. Guests can enjoy a laid-back dinner under the stars, enjoying dishes such as lobster Provencal, spicy octopus and crispy calamari. Arabic classics will also be on the menu, while a live DJ will set a lively ambience for the evening.
Starts 8pm; Dh650; Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah; 054 469 0075
Dinner at Mezza House
The contemporary Levantine restaurant in Downtown Dubai will offer an all-you-can-eat menu for New Year's Eve, with various packages that include an outdoor seating option with views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and laser show. On the menu are Middle Eastern classics, including meat, rice and veggies dish maklouba and the okra stew bamieh bil lahme. Those dining indoors can enjoy a performance from Arab artist Rawad.
8pm-midnight; from Dh900; Downtown Dubai; 050 945 5597
Dh1,000 to Dh2,000
Party at The London Project
New Year's Eve at The London Project is set to feature dazzling acrobats and foot-tapping live music. There'll also be a four-course menu, including hamachi sashimi, truffle ravioli and beef roulette. A sharing-style cheese platter will also be on offer.
8.30pm-12.30pm; from Dh1,250; Bluewaters; 054 306 1822
Dinner at Bull and Bear
What's New Year's Eve without a Great Gatsby-inspired bash? Enjoy one at this spot alongside an indulgent six-course menu that takes in yellowfin tuna tartare waffle, sea urchin conchiglie, kiwami beef tournedos and lemon sorbet.
8pm-12.30am; Dh1,500; Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre; 04 515 9888
Party at Koko Bay
The beachfront venue on Palm Jumeirah provides unrivalled views of the NYE fireworks from every corner. head here for an an al fresco year-end celebration with live entertainment and Asian-European cuisine. Several packages are available, including a private cabana for four people, at Dh10,000. Menu highlights include Hokkaido scallops tiraditos, five-spiced Wagyu beef short ribs and pistachio ricotta cannoli.
8pm-midnight; from Dh1,495; Palm West Beach; 04 572 3444
Party at Lucky Fish
The Mediterranean restaurant on Palm Jumeirah will bring back its La Nuit Blanche party this year, for which guests are encouraged to wear all-white attire. A four-course sharing menu will be served, while a violinist and singer set the scene with European hits. A magician will keep children entertained.
Starts 8pm; Dh1,800 per person; Palm West Beach; 04 569 3447
Dinner at Asil
Diners at this oriental-inspired restaurant can enjoy picturesque views of Ain Dubai, before the fireworks begin. The dinner will feature a five-course Arabesque gourmet menu, including a platter of sea bass, octopus and prawns, as well as a seasonal vegetable casserole. DJ Mustech will crank up the revelries at the stroke of midnight.
Starts 8.30pm; from Dh1,850; Rixos Premium Dubai; 04 520 0055
Dinner and party at Papillon
An opulent set menu and a glittering show are how Papillion plans to ring in the New Year. The dinner is priced at Dh1,500. However, guests can opt to choose a drinks-only package for Dh500, and receive three glasses. An after-party runs until the early hours at Le Club.
Starts 9pm; Dh1,500 for dinner; The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina; 050 252 4098
Dinner at The Nice Guy
Dust off your cocktail attire and enjoy a retro-style New Year's Eve meal at this hangout dinner spot in Downtown Dubai. The restaurant recently opened its terrace. Indoor seating is also available. Upbeat drummers and DJs are set to carry the year-end mood.
Starts 8pm; from Dh2,000; Emirates Towers; 04 276 9888
Dinner at Kata
The Japanese restaurant offers a front-row view of Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve spectacle. On the menu will be a seaweed salad and baked Chilean sea bass. Guests can choose from a variety of seating options, from an indoor area to a promenade with prime views of the fireworks display.
Starts 7pm; from Dh1,500; The Dubai Mall; 054 582 9933
Dinner at Gaia Dubai
A glamorous red-carpet gala awaits guests. DJ Marios Tsiaprazis will also be on hand, playing electric house music, club classics and feel-good tracks. The menu will feature festive specials including fresh oysters and caviar, as well as roasted chicken and T-bone steak.
Starts 7pm; minimum spend of Dh1,500; Gate Village 4, DIFC; 04 241 4242
Party at Flamingo Room by tashas
Resident DJ Dimitris Ntioukad and the De Cruz African Jazz Band are set to entertain diners. Scallop crudo, Mediterranean pasta as well as a classic Sunday roast will be on the menu. Guests are encouraged to dress in white, pink and gold.
8pm-12.30am; minimum spend of Dh1,800; Address at Jumeirah Al Nassem; 04 244 7278
Dinner at Via Toledo
Party Great Gatsby-style, dressed in white and gold, at this high-end Italian restaurant. The terrace offers views of fireworks along Dubai's Jumeirah coast. An a la carte menu will be on offer, with must-tries such as twice-cooked marinara doppia crunch and alga di mare pizzas.
Starts 9pm; minimum spend of Dh1,990; Jumeirah Beach Residence; 050 545 9278
Dinner at L’Amo Bistro del Mare
If an intimate dinner is what you're after, this Dubai Harbour restaurant could be the right choice. The New Year's Eve a la carte menu features specialities from southern Italy including black truffle burrata and lobster ravioli. The meal can be paired with a selection of premium drinks. Italian band Crossroads will be on hand to serenade guests, who can also enjoy fireworks from the terrace.
Starts 8pm; from Dh2,000; Dubai Harbour; 04 278 4800
Above Dh2,000
Dinner at La Maison Ani
This is one for diners looking to take advantage of The Dubai Fountain's magical show every 15 minutes. This French-Mediterranean restaurant at The Dubai Mall will offer a platter of oysters, Chef Izu Ani's famed grilled harissa prawns, white truffle tart and taglioni with bottarga and caviar. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available.
Starts 7pm; from Dh2,500; The Dubai Mall; 04 456 1989
Dinner at Attiko
The rooftop restaurant offers extended views of the Dubai skyline, while a disco-themed New Year's Eve party is on the cards. Pan-Asian dishes will be on offer, including oysters with salmon roe or Wagyu beef.
A DJ will set the mood, alongside dancers in futuristic outfits. There will be an open bar throughout the evening. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available.
8pm-1am; from Dh2,500; W Dubai Marina; 04 350 9983
Dinner at Varq
The Indian fine-dining restaurant on Palm Jumeirah will be serving a five-course dinner on New Year's Eve. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available, as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with dishes such as spiced black dal simmered overnight and sandalwood-smoked lamb chops. The packages come with a bottle of bubbly per couple and access to the main dance stage after the party in the venue's courtyard.
9pm-1am; from Dh2,500; Taj Exotica Resort and Spa; 04 275 4444
Dinner at Belcanto
The 1960s Manhattan socialite scene will be recreated at Dubai Opera's in-house restaurant for New Year's Eve. The masquerade party will feature a seven-course meal, plus a performance from jazz symphonic group Sher Oston and his Orchestra. The menu includes osetra caviar with potatoes in butter and sour cream, seafood salad and risotto with soft stracchino cheese and white truffle.
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Italian bubbly, and at midnight, they can make their way outdoors to watch the Burj Khalifa fireworks and laser show.
6pm-2am; Dh3,500; Downtown Dubai; 050 928 9038
Dinner at Sal
An extravagant New Year's Eve dinner is set to take place at this Burj Al Arab restaurant. A four-course set menu will showcase southern European flavours. The packages come with free-flowing soft beverages, a glass of bubbly per person and live entertainment. The restaurant will host a late party after the dinner for an additional Dh5,000 minimum spend per table.
8pm-11.30pm; Dh12,000 per adult; Burj Al Arab; 800 323 232
Party at Drift Beach
The beachfront destination is offering its private beach cabana for a decadent New Year's Eve party. Groups of up to 10 can enjoy the experience with an opulent menu and beverages to match.
Beluga caviar and king crab rillette with gold leaves, Brittany blue lobster and Australian Wagyu beef are just some of the dishes set to be served. The package comes with premium house beverages.
The cabana features a private infinity pool, a terrace and a private garden by the sea.
6pm-2am; Dh60,000; One&Only Royal Mirage; 04 315 2200
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UAE FIXTURES
October 18 – 7.30pm, UAE v Oman, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 19 – 7.30pm, UAE v Ireland, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 21 – 2.10pm, UAE v Hong Kong, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 22 – 2.10pm, UAE v Jersey, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 24 – 10am, UAE v Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Cricket Oval 1
October 27 – 7.30pm, UAE v Canada, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 29 – 2.10pm, Playoff 1 – A2 v B3; 7.30pm, Playoff 2 – A3 v B2, at Dubai International Stadium.
October 30 – 2.10pm, Playoff 3 – A4 v Loser of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Playoff 4 – B4 v Loser of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium
November 1 – 2.10pm, Semifinal 1 – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Semifinal 2 – A1 v Winner of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium
November 2 – 2.10pm, Third place Playoff – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Final, at Dubai International Stadium
How they line up for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix
1 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
2 Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari
3 Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari
4 Max Verstappen, Red Bull
5 Kevin Magnussen, Haas
6 Romain Grosjean, Haas
7 Nico Hulkenberg, Renault
*8 Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull
9 Carlos Sainz, Renault
10 Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
11 Fernando Alonso, McLaren
12 Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren
13 Sergio Perez, Force India
14 Lance Stroll, Williams
15 Esteban Ocon, Force India
16 Brendon Hartley, Toro Rosso
17 Marcus Ericsson, Sauber
18 Charles Leclerc, Sauber
19 Sergey Sirotkin, Williams
20 Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso
* Daniel Ricciardo qualified fifth but had a three-place grid penalty for speeding in red flag conditions during practice
The Programme
Saturday, October 26: ‘The Time That Remains’ (2009) by Elia Suleiman
Saturday, November 2: ‘Beginners’ (2010) by Mike Mills
Saturday, November 16: ‘Finding Vivian Maier’ (2013) by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel
Tuesday, November 26: ‘All the President’s Men’ (1976) by Alan J Pakula
Saturday, December 7: ‘Timbuktu’ (2014) by Abderrahmane Sissako
Saturday, December 21: ‘Rams’ (2015) by Grimur Hakonarson
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Founded: 2017
Number of employees: 35
Sector: FinTech
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Straightforward ways to reduce sugar in your family's diet
- Ban fruit juice and sodas
- Eat a hearty breakfast that contains fats and wholegrains, such as peanut butter on multigrain toast or full-fat plain yoghurt with whole fruit and nuts, to avoid the need for a 10am snack
- Give young children plain yoghurt with whole fruits mashed into it
- Reduce the number of cakes, biscuits and sweets. Reserve them for a treat
- Don’t eat dessert every day
- Make your own smoothies. Always use the whole fruit to maintain the benefit of its fibre content and don’t add any sweeteners
- Always go for natural whole foods over processed, packaged foods. Ask yourself would your grandmother have eaten it?
- Read food labels if you really do feel the need to buy processed food
- Eat everything in moderation
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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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.
From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.
Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.
BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.
Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.
Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.
“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.
“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.
“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
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Their favourite city: Dubai
Their favourite food: Khaleeji
Their favourite past-time : walking on the beach
Their favorite quote: ‘we rise by lifting others’ by Robert Ingersoll
The specs: 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Price, base: Dh1.2 million
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Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 725hp @ 6,500pm
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Fuel economy, combined: 12.3L / 100km (estimate)
Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
- George Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as ‘Millionaires’ Row’.
- Then came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
- Turkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for £50m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost £80m.
- Other residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney’s former wife Heather Mills.
Hunting park to luxury living
- Land was originally the Bishop of London's hunting park, hence the name
- The road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
- Its earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds
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Why your domicile status is important
Your UK residence status is assessed using the statutory residence test. While your residence status – ie where you live - is assessed every year, your domicile status is assessed over your lifetime.
Your domicile of origin generally comes from your parents and if your parents were not married, then it is decided by your father. Your domicile is generally the country your father considered his permanent home when you were born.
UK residents who have their permanent home ("domicile") outside the UK may not have to pay UK tax on foreign income. For example, they do not pay tax on foreign income or gains if they are less than £2,000 in the tax year and do not transfer that gain to a UK bank account.
A UK-domiciled person, however, is liable for UK tax on their worldwide income and gains when they are resident in the UK.
Winners
Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)
What is blockchain?
Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, a digital system in which data is recorded across multiple places at the same time. Unlike traditional databases, DLTs have no central administrator or centralised data storage. They are transparent because the data is visible and, because they are automatically replicated and impossible to be tampered with, they are secure.
The main difference between blockchain and other forms of DLT is the way data is stored as ‘blocks’ – new transactions are added to the existing ‘chain’ of past transactions, hence the name ‘blockchain’. It is impossible to delete or modify information on the chain due to the replication of blocks across various locations.
Blockchain is mostly associated with cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Due to the inability to tamper with transactions, advocates say this makes the currency more secure and safer than traditional systems. It is maintained by a network of people referred to as ‘miners’, who receive rewards for solving complex mathematical equations that enable transactions to go through.
However, one of the major problems that has come to light has been the presence of illicit material buried in the Bitcoin blockchain, linking it to the dark web.
Other blockchain platforms can offer things like smart contracts, which are automatically implemented when specific conditions from all interested parties are reached, cutting the time involved and the risk of mistakes. Another use could be storing medical records, as patients can be confident their information cannot be changed. The technology can also be used in supply chains, voting and has the potential to used for storing property records.
Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
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Jetour T1 specs
Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
Available: Now
Glossary of a stock market revolution
Reddit
A discussion website
Redditor
The users of Reddit
Robinhood
A smartphone app for buying and selling shares
Short seller
Selling a stock today in the belief its price will fall in the future
Short squeeze
Traders forced to buy a stock they are shorting
Naked short
An illegal practice
The specs
Engine: 6.2-litre supercharged V8
Power: 712hp at 6,100rpm
Torque: 881Nm at 4,800rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 19.6 l/100km
Price: Dh380,000
On sale: now
Analysis
Members of Syria's Alawite minority community face threat in their heartland after one of the deadliest days in country’s recent history. Read more
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