VAT could be coming to the UAE by 2018, according to finance officials. Gulf States are currently agreeing on key issues to implement value added tax, with certain sectors such as healthcare, education and social services being exempt. 94 food items will also be excluded. Marios Maratheftis, Global Chief Economist at Standard Chartered, says it’s a step in the right direction……

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