The majority of UAE residents apparently support the government’s decision to impose excise tax on sugary drinks.
That’s according to a survey by YouGov, which says 55 per cent back the move while only one in five (20 per cent) are against it.
The study also indicates that high-income earners and men are more likely to support the levy, which comes into effect from December 1.
Over three-quarters of those who support the tax say they agree with the idea of a complete ban on the sale of high-sugar drinks in the country.
People aged 40 and above tend to favour a ban more than young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 (84 per cent vs 64 per cent).
While a majority say the increased prices will change their behaviour by either reducing (41 per cent) or stopping (13 per cent) their consumption of sugary drinks, close to half (46 per cent) say their intake will remain unaffected.
The data for the survey was collected online by YouGov Omnibus among 1,002 respondents in the UAE between October 23-30, 2019.
The UAE government announced earlier this year that sweetened drinks will be hit with a 50 per cent tax while the cost of e-cigarettes and vaping fluid will be doubled.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a statement to the UAE Armed Forces expressing his thanks and appreciation as the nation celebrates the 48th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces.
UAE leaders have wished a speedy recovery to those the injured in Brazil by the recent flooding caused by heavy rains in the southern part of the country, with a message of condolences to Brazil president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Abu Dhabi Police has released a powerful video showing motorists the dangers of skipping red lights and has urged drivers to stay alert while at the wheel.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai has formed Dubai Council, to formulate and develop the emirate’s future development agenda.
Dubai Municipality has intensified its efforts to control pests that endanger public health through comprehensive strategies and programs, such as chemical, physical, and biological control methods, with a focus on curbing the spread of mosquitoes.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
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