Protesters from the National Council of Resistance of Iran hold pictures of Mahsa Amini in front of the Iranian embassy in Berlin last month. EPA
Protesters from the National Council of Resistance of Iran hold pictures of Mahsa Amini in front of the Iranian embassy in Berlin last month. EPA
Protesters from the National Council of Resistance of Iran hold pictures of Mahsa Amini in front of the Iranian embassy in Berlin last month. EPA
Protesters from the National Council of Resistance of Iran hold pictures of Mahsa Amini in front of the Iranian embassy in Berlin last month. EPA

Three hurt in attack at German vigil for Mahsa Amini


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Three men were injured early on Sunday during an attack on a pro-democracy vigil outside the Iranian embassy in Berlin, German police said.

Several men, whose faces were covered with scarves, tore down flags and banners from a caravan parked outside, an officer guarding the property said.

They then tried to rip open the door of the caravan, and a scuffle and argument erupted between them and four men inside.

The men from the caravan chased the other group and were then attacked by them, police said. Three of the men from the vehicle were injured, with two needing hospital treatment.

The attackers fled by car.

The caravan had posters on it with slogans such as "Women, Life, Freedom", German media reported.

The slogan has been commonly used in anti-government protests in Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, in "morality police" custody.

There have been large protests in Germany and other European countries in solidarity with the women-led demonstrations in Iran.

Iran protests 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death - in pictures

  • An unveiled woman stands on top of a vehicle as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, Mahsa Amini's home town, to mark 40 days since her death. AFP
    An unveiled woman stands on top of a vehicle as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, Mahsa Amini's home town, to mark 40 days since her death. AFP
  • Protesters attempt to dodge projectiles fired at them during clashes at Iran's Islamic Azad University in Tehran. AFP
    Protesters attempt to dodge projectiles fired at them during clashes at Iran's Islamic Azad University in Tehran. AFP
  • Protesters gather at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran. AFP
    Protesters gather at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran. AFP
  • A man, bottom left, fires a weapon during the clashes at Islamic Azad University. AFP
    A man, bottom left, fires a weapon during the clashes at Islamic Azad University. AFP
  • Protesters chant at a vigil for Amini at the entrance of the Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology in Tehran. Reuters
    Protesters chant at a vigil for Amini at the entrance of the Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology in Tehran. Reuters
  • Iranian police arrive to disperse a protest marking 40 days since Amini's death. AP
    Iranian police arrive to disperse a protest marking 40 days since Amini's death. AP
  • People block an intersection during a protest to mark 40 days since Amini's death. AP
    People block an intersection during a protest to mark 40 days since Amini's death. AP
  • People march down the motorway towards Aichi cemetery near Saqez, where Amini is buried. Reuters
    People march down the motorway towards Aichi cemetery near Saqez, where Amini is buried. Reuters
  • People march towards Aichi cemetary. Reuters
    People march towards Aichi cemetary. Reuters
  • Protesters walk towards the cemetery. Reuters
    Protesters walk towards the cemetery. Reuters
  • A view of demonstrators walking to the cemetery. Reuters
    A view of demonstrators walking to the cemetery. Reuters
  • Cars line the street as people march towards the cemetery. Reuters
    Cars line the street as people march towards the cemetery. Reuters
  • Protesters march towards the cemetery 40 days after Amini's death. Reuters
    Protesters march towards the cemetery 40 days after Amini's death. Reuters

The Iranian protests, now in their seventh week, are the biggest seen in the country for years.

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Germany and the EU were examining whether to classify Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

"I made it clear last week that we will launch another package of sanctions, that we will examine how we can also list the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation," Ms Baerbock told the ARD broadcaster on Sunday.

Alternative Mahsa Amini protests - in pictures

  • Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi shows his support for the protests against Iran as he attends the UK premiere of his film, 'Holy Spider', at the 66th BFI London Film Festival. The protests were sparked by the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody in Iran. Getty
    Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi shows his support for the protests against Iran as he attends the UK premiere of his film, 'Holy Spider', at the 66th BFI London Film Festival. The protests were sparked by the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody in Iran. Getty
  • A mural in Milan, Italy, shows Marge Simpson, a character in the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons', cutting her hair in protest over the death of Amini. EPA
    A mural in Milan, Italy, shows Marge Simpson, a character in the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons', cutting her hair in protest over the death of Amini. EPA
  • Actress Juliette Binoche cuts her hair as a part of the protest against Iran. Reuters
    Actress Juliette Binoche cuts her hair as a part of the protest against Iran. Reuters
  • Protester hold up placards in Rome as they denounce the Iranian government after Amini's death. AFP
    Protester hold up placards in Rome as they denounce the Iranian government after Amini's death. AFP
  • Actress Marion Cotillard cuts her hair as a part of the protests. Reuters
    Actress Marion Cotillard cuts her hair as a part of the protests. Reuters
  • People hold up a placard bearing a picture of Amini during a demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian people, near the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. EPA
    People hold up a placard bearing a picture of Amini during a demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian people, near the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. EPA
  • Iranian-born actress Nazanin Boniadi addresses demonstrators at a rally held in support of Iranian women, outside City Hall in Los Angeles, California. Reuters
    Iranian-born actress Nazanin Boniadi addresses demonstrators at a rally held in support of Iranian women, outside City Hall in Los Angeles, California. Reuters
  • An Iranian woman living in Turkey takes part in a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Reuters
    An Iranian woman living in Turkey takes part in a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Reuters
  • A demonstrator holds cut hair during a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Reuters
    A demonstrator holds cut hair during a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Reuters
  • Protesters hold up placards in Rome during a demonstration in solidarity with Iranian women. AFP
    Protesters hold up placards in Rome during a demonstration in solidarity with Iranian women. AFP

The head of the Revolutionary Guards warned protesters that Saturday would be their last day of taking to the streets, in a sign that security forces may intensify their fierce crackdown on widespread unrest.

Germany last week said it was tightening entry restrictions for Iranians beyond an already announced EU sanctions package.

Ms Baerbock also said there were no negotiations about the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West.

Iran Guards commander warns protesters 'today is the last day of riots' - video

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Dubai Rugby Sevens

November 30, December 1-2
International Vets
Christina Noble Children’s Foundation fixtures

Thursday, November 30:

10.20am, Pitch 3, v 100 World Legends Project
1.20pm, Pitch 4, v Malta Marauders

Friday, December 1:

9am, Pitch 4, v SBA Pirates

The Bio

Name: Lynn Davison

Profession: History teacher at Al Yasmina Academy, Abu Dhabi

Children: She has one son, Casey, 28

Hometown: Pontefract, West Yorkshire in the UK

Favourite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favourite Author: CJ Sansom

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

Favourite food: A Sunday roast

Heavily-sugared soft drinks slip through the tax net

Some popular drinks with high levels of sugar and caffeine have slipped through the fizz drink tax loophole, as they are not carbonated or classed as an energy drink.

Arizona Iced Tea with lemon is one of those beverages, with one 240 millilitre serving offering up 23 grams of sugar - about six teaspoons.

A 680ml can of Arizona Iced Tea costs just Dh6.

Most sports drinks sold in supermarkets were found to contain, on average, five teaspoons of sugar in a 500ml bottle.

The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh1,100,000 (est)

Engine 5.2-litre V10

Gearbox seven-speed dual clutch

Power 630bhp @ 8,000rpm

Torque 600Nm @ 6,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined 15.7L / 100km (est) 

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

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

Race card

1.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 50,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

2pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 84,000 (D) 1,400m

2.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh 60,000 (D) 1,200m

3pm: Conditions (TB) Dh 100,000 (D) 1.950m

3.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 76,000 (D) 1,800m

4pm: Maiden (TB) Dh 60,000 (D) 1,600m

4.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 68,000 (D) 1,000m

Updated: October 31, 2022, 6:09 AM