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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will tax sugary drinks based on sugar content, lowering rates for low-sugar or artificially sweetened options to combat health issues.
Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will replace their flat excise taxes on sweetened beverages with new tiered, sugar-based systems.
The reforms, aligned with Gulf Cooperation Council standards, tax drinks based on sugar content per 100ml, with higher rates for greater sugar levels.
Products with artificial sweeteners or low sugar (under 5g per 100ml) face lower or no taxes, while high-sugar drinks incur higher fees.
The UAE requires an Emirates Conformity Certificate for compliance, and both nations aim to reduce sugary drink consumption and combat non-communicable diseases.
The change applies to all ready-to-drink beverages and convertible products, excluding those with only natural sugars.
A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Arabia Saudita y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos gravarán las bebidas azucaradas en función del contenido de azúcar, reduciendo las tarifas para las opciones con bajo contenido de azúcar o endulzadas artificialmente para combatir los problemas de salud.