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Sheikh Mohammed issues decree waiving up to Dh10 fee for event tickets

The Ruler of Dubai has issued a decree waiving the fee of up to Dh10 for every event ticket sold in the emirate, state news media reported on Friday (February 24). Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the move is aimed at raising Dubai’s economic competitiveness. Under the new decree, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has waived the collection of 10 percent of the actual or estimated value of a ticket sold, or up to Dh10 per guest. The new move will help raise the profitability of event organisers, and will also help attract more people to attend events and festivals in Dubai. The Department of Economy and Tourism, however, will continue to levy the fees for the annual subscription to the E-Permit and E-Ticketing system. ICA/Expat Media
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