UAE Launches AI-Powered Digital Platform for Tourist Tax Refunds

The UAE Federal Tax Authority launched an AI-powered digital platform for VAT refunds to tourists, described as the world’s first of its kind.
The new system is fully digital and paperless, using enhanced mobile-app verification, data entry, and AI facial recognition.
Tourist VAT refund processing time has been reduced to one business day, from nine days previously.
The platform is now operating at Zayed International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport.

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