Dubai: Rather than one tax fits all, the UAE is incentivizing local producers of sugary drinks by offering up a flexible scheme on what they pay as excise tax. From 2026, the tax on ‘sugar-sweetened ...

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026, following the completion of legislative amendments by the Ministry ...

Drinks containing higher sugar levels have seen a drop in sales following the introduction of a new excise tax policy whereby consumers will have to shell out more for drinks and juices containing ...