The Shura Council today approved doubling the Value Added Tax (VAT) from five per cent to 10pc.
The decision to hold a debate behind closed doors followed a request by 15 members.
Last Tuesday, the MPs had approved amendments to the 2018 VAT Law, also following a debate behind closed doors.
The 10pc VAT will be now ratified and implemented on January 1, 2022.
Full report in tomorrow’s GDN
