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12th December 2025
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (197) of 2025, which introduces amendments to the excise tax on sweetened beverages, introducing a tiered volumetric model from January 2026, reports Sugaronline.Tags: government, sugar tax, industry
Countries: United Arab Emirates
7th October 2025
The Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Oct. 6 that a proposed update in the excise tax on sugary drinks, switching from a flat 50% tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages to a tiered system based on the sugar content, will become effective on Jan. 1, 2026, according to Gulf News.Tags: government, sugar tax, News excerpt
Countries: United Arab Emirates
29th September 2025
Dalmia Bharat Sugar announced on Sept. 26 the acquisition of a 51% stake in Eagle Agrotech Holdings Limited (EAHL), a United Arab Emirates-based company investing in sugar production in Tanzania, reports Sugaronline.Tags: Corporate, Production, acquisition
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, India