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UAE finalises sugar-tax rates for sweetened drinks, sets 0% rate for artificial sweeteners | World News

From January 2026, the UAE will tax sweetened drinks based on sugar content, while artificially sweetened beverages face a 0% rate/ Image: Pexels The UAE has publicly announced the final details of its new tiered volumetric model for taxing sweetened drinks, including the calculation method, rate brackets, and enforcement framework, ahead of its rollout on […]

UAE to tax drinks by sugar level from January 2026: Here’s what you’ll pay under the new system | World News

UAE replaces flat sugar drink tax with tiered, sugar-content model from Jan 1, 2026 — expect price shifts and healthier incentives. /Illustrative image generated using AI Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE is changing how it taxes soft drinks: instead of a single 50% levy, drinks will be taxed according to how much sugar they […]

UAE: Sugar levels may now decide the cost of your drinks with new tax rules on sugar-based beverages | World News

Starting in 2026, the UAE will tax sugary drinks based on their sugar content to encourage healthier consumption and reduce sugar intake/ Image: File UAE to tax sugary drinks based on sugar content starting 2026. Flat 50% tax on sweetened drinks will be replaced by a sugar-based tiered system. More sugar = higher tax; less […]