Eid is a time for celebrations and fireworks and as it approaches Abu Dhabi police have reminded residents to stay safe.
Setting off fireworks during Eid Al Fitr has long been a tradition among children and teens across Arab countries.
Those who illegally smuggle or deal fireworks face stringent punishments. One who produces, imports or attempts to import fireworks without a license face a fine up to Dh10,000, or could spend up to six months in jail.
Maj Gen Makotum Al Sharifi, director general of Abu Dhabi Police, asked parents to watch their children closely during the public holiday and make sure they don’t get their hands on any fireworks.
Police also said they will be increasing traffic patrols on the roads and near tourist attractions to ease congestion.
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When: November 14 (from 10am)
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The Federal Tax Authority will track shisha imports with electronic markers to protect customers and ensure levies have been paid.
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, director of the tax authority, on Sunday said the move is to "prevent tax evasion and support the authority’s tax collection efforts".
The scheme’s first phase, which came into effect on 1st January, 2019, covers all types of imported and domestically produced and distributed cigarettes. As of May 1, importing any type of cigarettes without the digital marks will be prohibited.
He said the latest phase will see imported and locally produced shisha tobacco tracked by the final quarter of this year.
"The FTA also maintains ongoing communication with concerned companies, to help them adapt their systems to meet our requirements and coordinate between all parties involved," he said.
As with cigarettes, shisha was hit with a 100 per cent tax in October 2017, though manufacturers and cafes absorbed some of the costs to prevent prices doubling.
