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Jump to full article: Khaleej Times (ae), 2008-01-18
Author: Nada S. Mussallam (Our staff reporter
Intro: The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has banned advertising and promotion of tobacco use and of tobacco products in the emirate of Abu Dhabi with effect from today.
Speaking to Khaleej Times yesterday, a senior official at the Policy and Regulation Department in HAAD stated: "To significantly reduce the consumption of tobacco products, a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising and promotion in the emirate has been introduced under HAAD Ban on Tobacco policy."
In August 2009, the policy will be revised to ensure its efficacy.
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