• 1) The first win in Manchester City's incredible run came on December 19, 2020 - a 1-0 victory at Southampton in the Premier League. Getty
    1) The first win in Manchester City's incredible run came on December 19, 2020 - a 1-0 victory at Southampton in the Premier League. Getty
  • 2) The League Cup quarter-final saw a 4-1 win for City at Arsenal on December 22. Getty
    2) The League Cup quarter-final saw a 4-1 win for City at Arsenal on December 22. Getty
  • 3) Boxing Day, and a 2-0 win for Manchester City against Newcastle in the Premier League. Getty
    3) Boxing Day, and a 2-0 win for Manchester City against Newcastle in the Premier League. Getty
  • 4) January 3, 2021, and a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge brought a fine 3-1 win for City over Chelsea. Getty
    4) January 3, 2021, and a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge brought a fine 3-1 win for City over Chelsea. Getty
  • 5) The League Cup semi-final on January 6: Manchester United 0 Manchester City 2. Getty
    5) The League Cup semi-final on January 6: Manchester United 0 Manchester City 2. Getty
  • 6) January 10, FA Cup third round: Manchester City 3 Birmingham City 0. Getty
    6) January 10, FA Cup third round: Manchester City 3 Birmingham City 0. Getty
  • 7) January 13, Premier League: Manchester City 1 Brighton 0. Getty
    7) January 13, Premier League: Manchester City 1 Brighton 0. Getty
  • 8) January 17, Premier League: Manchester City 4 Crystal Palace 0. Getty
    8) January 17, Premier League: Manchester City 4 Crystal Palace 0. Getty
  • 9) January 20, Premier League: Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 0. Getty
    9) January 20, Premier League: Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 0. Getty
  • 10) January 23, FA Cup fourth round: Cheltenham Town 1 Manchester City 3. Getty
    10) January 23, FA Cup fourth round: Cheltenham Town 1 Manchester City 3. Getty
  • 11) January 26, Premier League: West Bromwich Albion 0 Manchester City 5. Getty
    11) January 26, Premier League: West Bromwich Albion 0 Manchester City 5. Getty
  • 12) January 30, Premier League: Manchester City 1 Sheffield United 0. Getty
    12) January 30, Premier League: Manchester City 1 Sheffield United 0. Getty
  • 13) February 3, Premier League: Burnley 0 Manchester City 2. Getty
    13) February 3, Premier League: Burnley 0 Manchester City 2. Getty
  • 14) February 7, Premier League: Liverpool 1 Manchester City 4. Getty
    14) February 7, Premier League: Liverpool 1 Manchester City 4. Getty
  • 15) February 10, FA Cup: Swansea 1 Manchester City 3. AP
    15) February 10, FA Cup: Swansea 1 Manchester City 3. AP
  • 16) February 13, Premier League: Manchester City 3 Tottenham 0. EPA
    16) February 13, Premier League: Manchester City 3 Tottenham 0. EPA
  • 17) February 17, Premier League: Everton 1 Manchester City 3. AFP
    17) February 17, Premier League: Everton 1 Manchester City 3. AFP
  • 18) February 21, Premier League, Arsenal 0 Manchester City 1. AFP
    18) February 21, Premier League, Arsenal 0 Manchester City 1. AFP
  • 19) February 24, Champions League, Borussia Monchengladbach 0 Manchester City 2. PA
    19) February 24, Champions League, Borussia Monchengladbach 0 Manchester City 2. PA
  • 20) February 27, Premier League, Manchester City 2 West Ham United 1. AP
    20) February 27, Premier League, Manchester City 2 West Ham United 1. AP
  • 21) March 2, Premier League, Manchester City 4 Wolves 1. Reuters
    21) March 2, Premier League, Manchester City 4 Wolves 1. Reuters

15 wins in a row: Manchester City making history - in pictures


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Manchester City's 15th consecutive win in all competitions saw them beat the all-time record for English top-flight clubs on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's side won 3-1 at Swansea in the FA Cup to pass the achievement of Preston in 1891-92 and Arsenal in 1987.

The last time City failed to win a game was against West Bromwich Albion on December 15, when they were held to a 1-1 draw.

Since then, there have been 10 successive victories in the Premier League - taking them five points clear at the top - plus two wins in the League Cup, and three in the FA Cup.

"It shows how special these players are," said Guardiola. "And we think of the next one. I know we broke a record of all-time. To do what we have done so far is quite remarkable.

"The record will be broken for sure, because sports is like this, but it means a lot, to do what we have done in the winter time and Christmas time is quite remarkable.

"It is the toughest time, but what is important is the way we are still playing with our consistency."

City will be hoping to extend that run to 16 when they host Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, though with games then coming up against Everton and Arsenal, it will be a tough ask to keep the victories rolling in.

Manchester City's 15 successive wins 

Southampton 0 Manchester City 1, Premier League, December 19, 2020

Following draws with Manchester United and West Brom, Raheem Sterling's first-half goal got City back to winning ways.

Arsenal 1 Manchester City 4, League Cup, December 22

Gabriel Jesus' opener was cancelled out by Alexandre Lacazette but Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Aymeric Laporte scored in the second half.

Manchester City 2 Newcastle 0, Premier League, December 26

Goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres secured the points.

Chelsea 1 Manchester City 3, Premier League, January 3, 2021

Gundogan, Foden and Kevin De Bruyne made the game all-but safe by the 34th minute, before Callum Hudson-Odoi's late consolation.

Manchester United 0 Manchester City 2, League Cup, January 6

John Stones netted just after half-time and Fernandinho sealed victory late on.

Manchester City 3 Birmingham 0, FA Cup, January 10

Bernardo Silva scored twice in the opening 15 minutes, with Foden adding the third before half-time.

Manchester City 1 Brighton 0, Premier League, January 13

Foden's goal just before the break extended the sequence.

Manchester City 4 Crystal Palace 0, Premier League, January 17

Stones netted twice, with Gundogan and Sterling also on target.

Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 0, Premier League, January 20

City had to wait 79 minutes for Silva to open the scoring, with a late Gundogan penalty clinching victory.

Cheltenham 1 Manchester City 3, FA Cup, January 23

The League Two underdogs threatened an upset through Alfie May's goal before Foden, Jesus and Torres scored in the last 10 minutes.

West Brom 0 Manchester City 5, Premier League, January 26

Gundogan's run of form continued with two goals, with Joao Cancelo and Mahrez putting City four up at the break and Sterling adding the fifth.

Manchester City 1 Sheffield United 0, Premier League, January 30

Jesus banged home the only goal in the ninth minute.

Burnley 0 Manchester City 2, Premier League, February 3

Jesus again struck early on and Sterling's goal before half-time eased any fears of a comeback.

Liverpool 1 Manchester City 4, Premier League, February 7

Gundogan missed a penalty but atoned with two goals, sandwiching Mohamed Salah's successful spot-kick for the Reds, before Alisson Becker's second costly error allowed Sterling to make it 3-1 and Foden added a fourth.

Swansea 1 Manchester City 3, FA Cup, February 11

Kyle Walker gave City the lead in the first half and Sterling and Jesus added efforts shortly after the beak before Morgan Whittaker replied for the hosts.

ENGLAND SQUAD

Goalkeepers Henderson, Pickford, Pope.

Defenders Alexander-Arnold, Chilwell, Coady, Dier, Gomez, Keane, Maguire, Maitland-Niles, Mings, Saka, Trippier, Walker.

Midfielders Henderson, Mount, Phillips, Rice, Ward-Prowse, Winks.

Forwards Abraham, Barnes, Calvert-Lewin, Grealish, Ings, Kane, Rashford, Sancho, Sterling.

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

england euro squad

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)

Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Skoda Superb Specs

Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

Available: Now

What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots

1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

New sound technology, named 4D SRL

 

The specs: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Price, base / as tested: Dh76,900 / Dh110,900

Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder

Gearbox: Nine-speed automatic

Power: 252hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: Torque: 352Nm @ 2,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 8.5L / 100km

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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Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Profile of Udrive

Date started: March 2016

Founder: Hasib Khan

Based: Dubai

Employees: 40

Amount raised (to date): $3.25m – $750,000 seed funding in 2017 and a Seed round of $2.5m last year. Raised $1.3m from Eureeca investors in January 2021 as part of a Series A round with a $5m target.

'Joker'

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix

Rating: Five out of five stars

THE BIO

Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren

Favourite travel destination: Switzerland

Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers

Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum

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