{"id":377630,"date":"2025-12-30T09:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/377630\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T09:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:47:12","slug":"zayed-national-museum-launches-quiet-morning-featuring-softer-lighting-and-sound-elements-in-its-galleries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/377630\/","title":{"rendered":"Zayed National Museum launches Quiet Morning, featuring softer lighting and sound elements in its galleries"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the first Sunday of every month, Zayed National Museum<\/a> will welcome visitors an hour before its regular opening time. The museum will feature gentler lighting and sound elements to support people with neurodivergent conditions, such as autism and attention deficiency disorder. <\/p>\n

Titled Quiet Morning, the initiative will begin on January 4, running between 9am and 10am. Spaces that will have adjusted settings include several galleries within the museum, as well as the outdoor Al Masar Garden<\/a>. The initiative has also been designed for families, schools and visitors who prefer a more peaceful way to navigate the museum. <\/p>\n

Quiet Morning comes as part of Zayed National Museum\u2019s broader considerations for accessibility. The museum was the first cultural institution in the region to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, a globally recognised programme where people with hidden disabilities wear a sunflower lanyard or pin to signal they need help. Up to 80 per cent of the museum\u2019s staff have been trained to meet the needs of People of Determination. <\/p>\n

The museum was also one of the first institutions in the country to offer tours in Emirati Sign Language<\/a>, led by deaf museum experience specialists. <\/p>\n

Other considerations include accessibility for wheelchair users. The museum also offers induction loops, a special sound system tailored for people with hearing aids; portable stools, for those who may not be able to stand for long periods; as well as tactile stations that visitors with visual impairments can touch to get more insight into the collection. <\/p>\n

Alongside Quiet Morning, there are also resources for neurodivergent audiences available across opening hours. These include a sensory map, to plan and know about the crowded and quiet spaces within the museum. A calm room, meanwhile, offers a relaxed space to take breaks and emotionally regulate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to position Zayed National Museum as a benchmark of accessibility,\u201d Amna Al Hammadi, the museum’s audience engagement lead, told The National in September. \u201cWe want to lead by example. Our vision is to be the most accessible museum in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to help<\/p>\n

Call the hotline on 0502955999 or send “thenational” to the following numbers:<\/p>\n

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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026 <\/p>\n

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years<\/p>\n

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.<\/p>\n

2. E-invoicing in the UAE<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. More tax audits<\/p>\n

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7. Limited time periods for audits<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Pillar 2 implementation\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services<\/p>\n

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus<\/p>\n

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\u2019 global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
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\u201cGet professional help \u2013 there\u2019s no other way to go around it,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd don\u2019t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it\u2019s glossy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you go<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.<\/p>\n

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.<\/p>\n

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