A Huge Announcement Made On Sunday Regarding Government Fees Will Affect Everybody
In a bid to stay competitive, the government of Dubai, under the directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai announced government fees will not be raised over the next three years.
This comes after the introduction of the 5% value-added-tax (VAT) on January 1, 2018.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai made the announcement on Sunday;
The ‘fees freeze’ will last three years
Following the directives of @HHShkMohd, we have issued an order to freeze Dubai Government public services fees for the next three years
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 4, 2018
It supports the stability of citizens
The move, which aims to support the social stability of citizens, will have a positive ripple effect on all segments of society
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 4, 2018
The moves boosts competitiveness and ensures economic security
The directives will also boost Dubai’s economic competitiveness and reinforce the government’s continuous efforts to ensure social and economic security
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 4, 2018
