January 1 , 2018
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 	- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have introduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) for the first time.
- It is a five per cent tax on most goods and services to boost revenue.
- Some outgoings were exempt from the tax or given a zero-tax rating, including medical treatment, financial services and public transport.
- The other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar have also committed to introduce VAT.
- It is notable that none of the Gulf states levy any personal income tax.
 
                            
                                
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