Energy drink sales in UAE fall since introduction of Excise Tax

Dubai: Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster, once a popular choice for students, have seen sales plummet in the UAE since the introduction of a 100 per cent Excise Tax, which doubled their retail price overnight. Dubbed a “sin tax” by local media, the duty also doubled the price of tobacco products when it […]

Dubai sets to become the happiest city on earth

As Dubai sets out to become the world’s first blockchain powered city by 2020; the city has also revolutionised the concept of a smart city, hoping to make Dubai the happiest city on earth. Leading the charge is Dr Aisha bin Bishr, who’s Dubai Smart Office has launched more than 130 initiatives in partnership with […]