Fees costly, says member

A member of the Federal National Council raised a question on the hefty fees imposed on services delivered by some federal authorities. Saeed Saleh Al Rumaithi, a member of the House from Abu Dhabi, asked about the role of the Ministry of Finance in determining these federal fees.

Al Tayer said the federal fees are regularly reviewed in the light of their socio-economic effects. He said early this year a Cabinet decision was made to improve the UAE’s economic and social stability.

“Under the decision, public services fees in the UAE will not be increased for three years to support our industrial and commercial sectors and attract more foreign investments,” he said.

The UAE prioritises the socio-economic stability of citizens and residents. “UAE competitiveness is the main priority for the government,” Al Tayer said.