Following the publication of UAE’s Federal Laws on Excise Taxes and VAT, Dr. Saidi appeared on Al Arabiya TV to discuss these developments. The interview (in Arabic), telecast on 28 Aug 2017, can be viewed here.
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on VAT & Excise Taxes in the UAE, 28 Aug 2017
29 August, 2017
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