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7th January 2026
Some retailers have reported a decline in sales of high-sugar drinks and an increase in demand for low- and zero-sugar alternatives following the introduction of a new tiered-volumetric model for the sugar excise tax in the United Arab Emirates on Jan. 1, according to Khaleej Times.Tags: consumption, sugar tax, News excerpt, industry
Countries: United Arab Emirates
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