A Closer Look: new taxes, laws and charges starting in January



In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week

The UAE has put its new year's resolutions in place, with landmark legislation being introduced at the start of 2025 to improve access to health care, safeguard the environment and bolster the economy.

Changes are either already in place or soon to be implemented for visas, parking, Emiratisation and insurance, so it is important for residents to keep up to date with life in the UAE.

Here, host Greg Tanner speaks to The National's news editor Sarah Forster to find out more.

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Updated: January 03, 2025, 8:45 AM