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Amidst an ongoing health crisis in the Gulf region that has seen cases of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease soar, the government has sought to reduce the consumption of harmful products through this excise tax on sugary drinks and tobacco (Shutterstock/File Photo)

October 1st, 2017 - 01:42 GMT

UAE's 'Sin Tax' Takes Effect Today

The UAE on Sunday began taxing soft drinks and cigarettes as it seeks to curb the consumption of harmful products and attempts to introduce new sources of state income.