Dubai drops 30% tax on alcohol sales to boost tourism

Dubai eliminated its 30% tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom and made the required liquor licences freely available, ending a long-standing source of income for the ruling family and ostensibly helping to increase tourism to the emirate. Beer regularly costs more than $15 for a pint, or half-litre, despite the price reduction being announced … Read more

Major change to alcohol sale hours in Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl, Dunnes, and other supermarkets

A major change in the hours of alcohol sales in supermarkets has been announced. As part of the new nightlife rule changes, shops like SuperValu, Tesco, Dunnes, and other Irish supermarkets will be able to sell alcohol from 10.30 a.m. on Sundays. On Sundays, supermarkets are not permitted to sell alcohol until 12.30 p.m. under … Read more