From July 1, retail, textile, and electronic stores, restaurants, and pharmacies will charge 25 fils on single-use bags at counters. The tariff is also applicable to e-commerce deliveries.
The policy will be evaluated “over several stages” until single-use carrier bags are completely banned within two years.
The Dubai Executive Council said the policy would enhance environmental sustainability and encourage individuals to reduce the use of plastics.
Source: KhaleejTimes
