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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in ‘bid to boost tourism’

EPA

Dubai has scrapped a 30 per cent tax on alcohol and suspended a licence fee previously needed to purchase drinks in the city.

Experts said the change would lead to a boost in tourism as the emirate continues to recover from the pandemic downturn.

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