Kuwait’s Finance Minister says approving new tax would boost non-oil revenues
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FTA reveals exemptions from new UAE ‘sin tax’
Authority has introduced additional taxation to promote healthy lifestyles
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Oman bans tobacco advertising
Local media reports that the sultanate will soon implement taxes on soft drinks and fast food
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Video: UAE introduces ‘sin tax’ on harmful products
UAE citizens will now have to spend more on certain products. Tobacco and energy drinks will be taxed at 100%, and soft drinks will be taxed at 50%.
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‘All we want for you is to stop smoking,’ says Philip Morris
Despite cynicism from anti-smoking organisations, the tobacco giant continues its “smoke-free future” campaign, including in the GCC, where it is in talks to introduce its most recent smoke-free product IQOS
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Philip Morris in talks to introduce smoke-free product in the GCC
“We don’t want to see non-smokers using these products”