100% levy to be introduced on e-cigarettes from January 1, 2020
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Dubai to host the World Vape Show in 2020
The event comes as the UAE this year legalised the same of e-cigarettes and vaping devices
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UAE jewellery shops cut prices as gold drops, US dollar strengthens
Consumers can enjoy lowest prices of gold jewellery in weeks
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UAE to introduce standardised measures for taxi meters, jewellery
Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology working on new agreements across a number of sectors
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E-cigarettes to be allowed in UAE in April
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology has created new regulations and standards to cover a wide range of electronic smoking products
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UAE to clamp down on forged jewellery certificates
The UAE’s Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology has also adopted new regulations related to 3D printing
Dubai retail sector
UAE unveils platform to protect shoppers from unsafe products
UAE has launched a new federal Manaa system, which provides a mechanism to share information and control consumer products
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UAE, Indonesia target $5.5bn trade boost after halal deal
UAE and Indonesia eye significant increase in bilateral trade after signing an agreement to harmonise standards for halal products
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Russia is latest country to sign up to UAE halal scheme
UAE Scheme for Halal Products now boasts companies from 46 countries as UAE leads halal industry regulation