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Al Ain bans smoking in malls, restaurants 

Jump to full article: Khaleej Times (ae), 2008-03-31

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The Al Ain Municipality has banned smoking in all enclosed public places, including shopping centres, malls and restaurants.

Awad bin Hasoum Al Darmaky, Director-General of the municipality, said yesterday that the ban would be enforced from April 15.

Al Darmaky said the move is in line with the national campaign against smoking which is the main cause of several diseases.

He highlighted that the Public Health Administration, which is part of the Al Ain Municipality, will organise inspection campaigns to ensure that the decision will be enforced.

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