2017 has been an eventful year for the UAE in terms of tech advancements. Be it testing the flying taxis to getting robocops for surveillance and rapid progress on the UAE’s Mars Project – Hope, the emirates has undoubtedly been at the forefront.
We cannot crystal gaze into the future to see what’s in store. But as we come close to wrapping up 2017, we can make a list of things to look forward to in the next year.
1. VAT comes into force
If there is one talk that is dominating social conversations lately, it has to be the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE.
While the middle-class is jittery about the additional cost that will dent their budgets, few are making plans to better their savings next year. From cooking at home over ordering takeaways and shopping for need rather than greed, their list of reforms is endless.
If you are confused about what will be covered and exempted by VAT, check our graphic below.
2. Flying taxis to become a reality
While the trial of the two-passenger autonomous air taxi (AAT) or flying taxi in Dubai began in 2017, more taxis will soar into the Dubai skies in 2018.