- Tourists in the UAE can now claim VAT refunds at over 19,340 stores, 100 kiosks, and on eligible Noon e-commerce purchases.
- The expanded digital refund system is a partnership with Planet and is reportedly the first of its kind globally to include e-commerce.
- Store participation grew 5.9% year over year, with 449 new outlets added in the first half of 2026.
- The system uses digital invoices and electronic refund requests, completed at kiosks in departure points, malls, and hotels.
- The app was upgraded to support 12 languages, and the biggest beneficiaries were tourists from India, Russia, Turkey, China, and the US.
Source: gulfnews.com
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