• An X-ray of a Western diamondback rattlesnake taken by London Zoo's veterinary team while caring for its 14,000 animals from 400 species. PA
    An X-ray of a Western diamondback rattlesnake taken by London Zoo's veterinary team while caring for its 14,000 animals from 400 species. PA
  • The reptile as it is usually seen. The zoo released a series of X-rays of exotic creatures to showcase its work over the past decade. Reuters
    The reptile as it is usually seen. The zoo released a series of X-rays of exotic creatures to showcase its work over the past decade. Reuters
  • An X-ray of a Moholi bushbaby at the zoo. PA
    An X-ray of a Moholi bushbaby at the zoo. PA
  • The bushbaby in its natural habitat. Getty
    The bushbaby in its natural habitat. Getty
  • An X-ray of a parrot finch at the zoo. PA
    An X-ray of a parrot finch at the zoo. PA
  • The parrot finch shows its true colours. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
    The parrot finch shows its true colours. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
  • An X-ray of a meerkat in the zoo's care. PA
    An X-ray of a meerkat in the zoo's care. PA
  • The meerkat is a familiar zoo favourite. AFP
    The meerkat is a familiar zoo favourite. AFP
  • An X-ray of a Cape porcupine's skull. PA
    An X-ray of a Cape porcupine's skull. PA
  • The porcupine is native to central and southern Africa. Getty
    The porcupine is native to central and southern Africa. Getty
  • The zoo's X-ray of a pygmy slow loris. PA
    The zoo's X-ray of a pygmy slow loris. PA
  • A baby slow loris clings on to its mother's back. The squirrel-sized creatures are the only venomous primates. AFP
    A baby slow loris clings on to its mother's back. The squirrel-sized creatures are the only venomous primates. AFP
  • A zoo X-ray of a big-headed turtle. PA
    A zoo X-ray of a big-headed turtle. PA
  • The zoo's big-headed turtle shows how it got its name. AFP
    The zoo's big-headed turtle shows how it got its name. AFP
  • An X-ray of a mountain chicken frog taken by London Zoo vets. PA
    An X-ray of a mountain chicken frog taken by London Zoo vets. PA
  • The endangered mountain chicken frog is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. Photo: Luke Brannon/ Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme
    The endangered mountain chicken frog is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. Photo: Luke Brannon/ Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme

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London Zoo shows X-rays of exotic creatures - in pictures

The black and white images reveal the fascinating internal structures of animals, from rattlesnakes to chicken frogs

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February 23, 2023

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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

Who was Alfred Nobel?

The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.

  • In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
  • Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
  • Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.

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Updated: February 23, 2023, 11:03 AM
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