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.
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ADNOC Distribution reports $791 million net profit in first 9 months
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Tesla to pull the plug on Cybertruck after years of poor sales
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has honoured 13 winners of the inaugural 'Dubai-it Award', which celebrates exceptional achievements by individuals, projects, institutions and companies across various sectors.
Several beaches in Ras Al Khaimah have reopened to the public, with access to remaining locations set to resume in phases.
Abu Dhabi has brought hundreds of new electric vehicle charging units into operation across public parking areas, as part of efforts to encourage greener transport across the emirate.
