Drinks
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier sugar tax on drinks from Jan 1
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved amendments to the executive regulations of the excise tax, introducing a sugar-content-based levy on sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026. The…
- Lifestyle
Hyderabad has Irani Chai; Pune’s Mastani is no less legendary
If Hyderabad has Irani chai and Osmania biscuits, Pune has its own sweet royalty, the Mastani. It’s not just a milkshake; it’s a dessert, a drink, and a local legend poured into…
- Middle East
UAE to roll out sugar-based tax on sweetened drinks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a new sugar-content-based excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced on…
