The 30 percent alcohol sales tax on alcohol in Dubai has been abolished. For some time, the rules made regarding alcohol in Dubai are being relaxed. First gave permission to sell liquor during the day in Ramzan and then to deliver it to homes during the pandemic.
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Liquor will be sold openly in Dubai. dubai government increased the 30 per cent tax on liquor alcohol sales tax has been abolished. It is like a New Year’s gift for liquor businessmen and its enthusiasts. The purpose of this step in the country sightseeing to promote. The decision to abolish the tax has been implemented following a government decree from the ruling Al Maktoum family. This is not the first time that a shocking decision has been taken regarding liquor in Dubai.
For some time, the rules made regarding alcohol in Dubai are being relaxed. Sale of liquor allowed during the day in the first Ramzan. Then during the epidemic, permission was given for its delivery to homes. Now it is being said that this step has been taken to attract tourists so that competition can be given to neighboring countries in terms of tourism.
How much alcohol is being served in Islamic countries?
In Islam, alcohol is said to be haram, but still a large part of the income from it is included in the economy of Islamic countries. Due to a large part of the income coming from alcohol, many Islamic countries have gradually started relaxing it.
Dubai is famous for its luxury life. There are a number of pubs, nightclubs and bars here. Where alcohol is served indiscriminately. Not only Dubai, alcohol is being served openly in restaurants and bars in countries like Jordan. At the same time, many places in Egypt are famous for cocktails and wine. This is when the people there consider alcohol wrong. A survey by research agency Pew says that 79 percent of Muslims in Egypt consider alcohol to be wrong.
Saudi Arabia is the most fanatic, there were deaths due to alcohol
Saudi Arabia is considered to be the most fanatic about alcohol in Islamic countries. Liquor is banned here, yet cases of serving liquor keep coming here. Not only this, in 2022, 19 people died here due to alcohol. The condition of many people deteriorated so much that they had to be admitted to the hospital. At the same time, cases of poisonous alcohol have come to the fore in Iran. Many people died due to methanol poisoning.
Rules for non-muslims in islamic country
The drinking age for non-Muslims in Dubai has been fixed at 21 years. Youth below this age are not allowed to drink alcohol. People above 21 years of age can drink, store and obtain a license. According to the BBC report, the work of issuing licenses in Dubai is done by the police.
There are two companies that distribute liquor in Dubai, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) and African and Eastern. These companies say that the tax cut will directly affect the consumer. MMI spokesperson Tyrone Red says, we started working in Dubai 100 years ago. The thinking of Dubai has always been equal for all. Recently, the country has changed the rules regarding alcohol.
Officially, no information has been given for how long the relief given to the liquor lovers by Dubai will last. Although the report of the Financial Times has claimed that this is a kind of trial, which has been implemented for one year.
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