Soft drinks, energy drinks, and cigarettes are double priced from now on. On October 1, UAE applied the tax ruled called, \u201csin tax,\u201d on such unhealthy products sold all over places in Emirates in order to help people buy healthier stuff, which are considered cheaper. The normal prices of these products will be as twice, which caused people to buy from them excessively before the rule is practiced. 50% tax is added on less harmful goods, and 100% tax are added on more unsafe products.<\/p>\n
\u201c50% is added on soft drinks, and 100% is added on energy drinks and cigarettes,\u201d Said Fatima Al Hajj, marketing student at the American University in Dubai. \u201cBut I wonder, is the 100% tax also added on hookahs or is it just on normal cigarettes?\u201d<\/p>\n
The UAE government said they are banning these products for health reasons. Mostly, people buy from these products more than healthy and supportive food and drinks. Like its said, \u201cthe forbidden is desirable,\u201d people unconsciously tend to satisfy themselves more with these types of products. In addition to always being desirable, these products are sometimes addictive and that what adds to people\u2019s craving for them.<\/p>\n
Afterward, people reacted differently to this decree, and how many of their lives will vary. Some publics will agree to that decision and use its advantage, but other will not be in favor of this rule and will verge to pay money for them. Besides to being satisfying, addiction could make people do the prevented.<\/p>\n
\u201cActually it is a good idea to stop people from harming themselves,\u201d Said Mona Ali, an Egyptian mother of 4. \u201cAt least it is a way I can use to forbid it on my children.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you stick to the energy drinks\u2019 regulations written on the back of each can, you won\u2019t be affected negatively,\u201d Farida Abdul-Aziz, a 17 years old school student. \u201cI don\u2019t find that the resolution could benefit in any way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moreover, 6 million cans of Red Bulls were sold world widely throughout 2016 although sales were increased from 2015 to 2016 by 1.8 %, but still people continue to buy it continually. Likewise, smokers increase by 3.4% every year all around the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cSmoking is addictive!\u201d Said Moataz Ali, an adult of 25 years. \u201cI will continue buying cigarettes even if it is doubled, but I may purchase it less often.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, soft drinks, energy drinks, and cigarettes are valued higher using October 1\u2019s resolution about \u201csin tax.\u201d Some individuals will agree with the rule and others will protest against it. Let us see who wins!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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