Poles light flares during a rally to mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occupiers, in the Polish capital. AFP
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 1: Democratic presidential candidate, U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris (L) embraces U. S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan after welcoming home freed prisoners Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva on August 1, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Their release, negotiated as part of a 24-person prisoner exchange with Russia that involved at least six countries, is the largest prisoner exchange in post-Soviet history. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes Russians released in the prisoner swap, at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. AFP
Lightning illuminates the sky above Sacre Coeur during the Olympic Games in Paris. Reuters
Competitors in action in the third heat of the women's cycling BMX racing quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. AFP
Spectators during the Argentina-Germany men's volleyball match at the Paris Olympics. Reuters
Bus drivers whip a fellow driver for breaking a strike against fuel shortages in El Alto, Bolivia. AP
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, right, is presented with a gift during a ceremony marking Germany's accession to the United Nations Command in South Korea, at the US military headquarters in Pyeongtaek. EPA
Visitors take photographs in front of the Cloud Gate sculpture, by Anish Kapoor, as it reflects the skyline in Chicago, Illinois, US. AFP
Poles light flares during a rally to mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occupiers, in the Polish capital. AFP
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 1: Democratic presidential candidate, U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris (L) embraces U. S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan after welcoming home freed prisoners Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva on August 1, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Their release, negotiated as part of a 24-person prisoner exchange with Russia that involved at least six countries, is the largest prisoner exchange in post-Soviet history. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes Russians released in the prisoner swap, at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. AFP
Lightning illuminates the sky above Sacre Coeur during the Olympic Games in Paris. Reuters
Competitors in action in the third heat of the women's cycling BMX racing quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. AFP
Spectators during the Argentina-Germany men's volleyball match at the Paris Olympics. Reuters
Bus drivers whip a fellow driver for breaking a strike against fuel shortages in El Alto, Bolivia. AP
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, right, is presented with a gift during a ceremony marking Germany's accession to the United Nations Command in South Korea, at the US military headquarters in Pyeongtaek. EPA
Visitors take photographs in front of the Cloud Gate sculpture, by Anish Kapoor, as it reflects the skyline in Chicago, Illinois, US. AFP
Poles light flares during a rally to mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occupiers, in the Polish capital. AFP
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
Business Insights
As per the document, there are six filing options, including choosing to report on a realisation basis and transitional rules for pre-tax period gains or losses.
SMEs with revenue below Dh3 million per annum can opt for transitional relief until 2026, treating them as having no taxable income.
Larger entities have specific provisions for asset and liability movements, business restructuring, and handling foreign permanent establishments.
Scoreline
Switzerland 5
If you go...
Fly from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai in Thailand, via Bangkok, before taking a five-hour bus ride across the Laos border to Huay Xai. The land border crossing at Huay Xai is a well-trodden route, meaning entry is swift, though travellers should be aware of visa requirements for both countries.
Flights from Dubai start at Dh4,000 return with Emirates, while Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi start at Dh2,000. Local buses can be booked in Chiang Mai from around Dh50
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
