The UAE government’s decision to implement excise tax has led to a sharp decline in the value of tobacco trade in Abu Dhabi.
According to the emirate’s Statistics Centre, the overall trade of raw and manufactured tobacco products dropped to AED 62.4 million last year, compared to AED 410 million in 2017.
The UAE began applying excise tax on certain goods in October 2017.
It increased the cost of carbonated drinks by 50 per cent and doubled the price of tobacco and energy drinks.
ADNOC Gas shareholders approve record $3.6 billion dividend for 2025
ADNOC Gas confirmed shareholder approval of a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May, at its Annual General Meeting on Monday.
Dubai South supports SMEs at Business Park through flexible package
Dubai South has announced a flexible and support package for its SME community at the Business Park, aimed at supporting its growing base of businesses.
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, WTO figures show
The UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries for the first time, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report.
ADNOC Gas says domestic demand still being met after Habshan attack
ADNOC Gas said on Sunday that demand in the UAE was being met through its other facilities after the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi was hit by debris from an intercepted attack on Friday.
OPEC+ adjusts output by 206,000 bpd from May
The eight OPEC+ countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and the Sultanate of Oman, announced an adjustment to oil production levels on Sunday, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting stability in global oil markets.
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