Jump to full article: Kahlee Times (ae), 2009-11-09
Author: Sebugwaawo Ismail
Intro: RAS AL KHAIMAH -- Despite a ban on smoking of shisha outside shisha cafes and coffee houses, there's a marked increase in the number of people who can be seen puffing away in public places in Ras Al Khaimah.
The trend has sparked concern among residents about the health risks related to smoking of shisha.
Residents fear that smoking shisha in places like coffee shops poses risks to their health because shisha contains tobacco.
Ahmed Hassan, who resides in the Corniche area, said the spread of shisha outlets attracts even youngsters who are below 18 years.
He noted that in the evenings, scores of men and even women can be seen sitting in coffee shops and smoking shisha.
"Many youngsters are attracted into smoking shisha because of the sweet smell of flavoured tobacco or due to peer pressure," said Hassan.
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