The FTA reported 93,000 field inspection visits across the UAE in 2024, a 135% increase from the previous year, alongside seizures of non-compliant excise goods.
What the official release says
The authority attributed the rise to expanded oversight and use of digital technologies, and said the work was aimed at compliance and consumer protection.
Context for readers
The release reports enforcement activity by the regulator. Inspection counts and seized-goods figures should not be conflated with tax revenue or a final measure of market-wide compliance.
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