From December 1, 2019 consumers of e-cigarettes and vapes will be paying 100% tax on the e-devices as well as liquids and tools used in them, while consumers of soft drinks containing added sugar and sweeteners will pay a 50% tax.
Category: UAE
UAE’s National Day celebrated around the world
National Day celebrations kicked off across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday with various celebrations and events across the states.
Visa-on-arrival for Emiratis after first visit to India
New scheme whereby UAE nationals, who have visited India once, will be eligible for the visa-on-arrival scheme from their next visit onwards.
UAE honours Indian expat who built mosque for workers, with Pioneers Award
Indian businessman from Kerala who built a mosque for workers conferred the UAE Pioneers Award for his humanitarians values and compassion
Ever dreamt of buying the Burj Al Arab? Now you can with Monopoly Dubai!
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is the most expensive property on the Monopoly Dubai board.
India’s new Ambassador to the UAE takes charge
Pavan Kapoor was appointed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs as the country’s new Ambassador to the UAE on August 28.
Indian company to create 1000 jobs in UAE, Saudi Arabia with big investment
The online fresh fish and meat store said it plans to invest Dh 50 million in the region over the next two years.
India in talks with Singapore, UAE to expand UPI system
Planning a leap forward for India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the fund transfer system could soon be used in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore.
SpiceJet to open its first international hub in the UAE
SpiceJet has also announced plans to launch an airline, which will be based out of the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Indian nurses in the UAE may lose jobs due to new qualification requirement
The rule has already affected over 200 nurses holding diploma certificates, who have lost their jobs with several others having been demoted.
