http://www.tobacco.org/newsfeed/country/jordan.rss Latest top tobacco news headlines en-us http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=11007 http://tobacco.org/news/271651.html Several restaurants in Amman said Thursday a call by the Health Ministry to ban smoking will be difficult to implement. The ministry has urged restaurants to voluntarily prevent smoking in line with the recently endorsed Public Health Law. A statement by the ministry this week said the health authorities may, if the move proves futile, declare restaurants as public places, which means they will be subject to the provisions of the Public Health Law. The legislation has been amended to prohibit smoking in public and private institutions and all public facilities. . . . The law also stipulates that any person who is caught smoking at a public place is subject to a penalty of imprisonment Jordan Times Jordan Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MIDEAST_HEALTHY_RAMADAN?SITE=CAWOO&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://tobacco.org/news/271308.html The public-service TV ads deliver a cheerful, yet pointed, message to Muslims observing Ramadan's traditional dawn to dusk fast: "Don't overeat" when night comes. "Exercise and stay healthy." The government media campaign - one of the Arab world's first - aims to combat the serious health problems, from heart attacks to diabetic comas, that often mark Islam's holy month. . . . Another cartoon tackles smoking - a major health problem in most Arab countries. Half of Jordan's population is believed to smoke, despite a largely ignored ban on smoking in public. In that cartoon, the same Arab husband and father, Abu-Saleem, tries to help a friend kick the habit after being forced to stop smoking by his own doctor. The friend has stopped smoking during daylight to observe Ramadan, Abu-Saleem notes - so why not stop altogether? "I can't," the friend answers. "But if I could, Ramadan would be sweet indeed." AP Jordan Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20080904031650/secIndustries/pagHealthcare http://tobacco.org/news/270723.html The Health MinistryHealth Ministry issued a circular on Wednesday to ministries and public and private institutions prohibiting smoking inside buildings designated as public places, according to the recently endorsed Public Health Law. Director of health awareness at the ministry, Malek Habashneh, said that under the new law, the ministry has the authority to enforce the law and impose stiffer penalties on violators, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. According to the recently endorsed law, a public place is identified as hospitals, healthcare centres, schools, cinemas, theatres, libraries, museums, public and non-governmental buildings, public transport vehicles, airports, closed playgrounds, lectures halls and any other location to be determined by the minister. According to the law, any person who is caught smoking at a public place is subject to a penalty of imprisonment ranging from one week to one month or a JD15-JD25 fine. The same penalties apply to those who sell cigarettes to underage youths Zawya.com support@zawya.com (submitting your comment, you hereby give Zawya the right,) Jordan Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.star.com.jo/viewNews/DetailNews.aspx?nid=7062 http://tobacco.org/news/263850.html President of the Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST) Dr Wajeeh Owais patronized on campus the “youth anti-smoking” march, with the participation of the University’s staff and students who raised banners reading “Smokefree University”, “Quit Smoking” besides “quit-smoking tips”. The event was sponsored by the Pepsi company. The Star Jordan Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=6393 http://tobacco.org/news/261505.html - The International Tobacco & Cigarettes Company (ITCC) will distribute its highest cash dividends at a rate of 50 per cent next month based on the decision of shareholders at the 16th general assembly meeting. “We are readying JD10 million for distribution to shareholders,” an ITCC staff member told the Jordan Times. “Investors can collect their checks after three weeks.” Jordan Times Jordan Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093168526 http://tobacco.org/news/253138.html The higher levy on cigarettes is expected to raise JD35 million in extra revenue for the Treasury, according to an official source who declined to estimate the amount of the higher tax on alcoholic drinks. The government raised on Sunday the special tax by 100 fils on each packet of cigarettes and by 10 per cent per litre on alcoholic beverages to beef up revenues for the state budget. MENAFN.com Jordan Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/213525 http://tobacco.org/news/247761.html Zad’s Catering Division, part of Zad Industries and Services, and Jordan’s largest industrial food caterer, has announced the signing of an agreement with International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC), and the commencement of services outlined in the agreement. Upon this agreement, Zad will become the sole partner of ITC, providing the regional leading tobacco manufacturer with supreme catering services. “Zad’s core competency is embodied in its flexibility. Our ultimate mission relies on exceeding customer satisfaction by providing quality food for their multicultural staff; and as a happy employee is a productive one, our services will ultimately support our clients in meeting their business goals through enhanced productivity that should automatically result in increased profitability,” said Rodney Woolliscroft, General Manager, Zad. Al Bawaba.com Jordan Sun, 03 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ameinfo.com/119004.html?rsslink http://tobacco.org/news/246474.html In line with its consistent efforts to combat smoking, Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) has organized a 'No-Smoking Day', which included medical check ups for its employees. The Company held the event in cooperation with Lina Creative and Development Group (LCD Group), Save the Children, Pfizer team, and Health Communication Partnership (HCP). The event, which took place at ACT's headquarters, focused on spreading awareness about the negative effect of smoking on active and passive smokers. AME Info FZ LLC Jordan Sun, 06 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093142780 http://tobacco.org/news/242061.html As part of its Bedaya Scholarship Fund initiative, the International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC) has recently granted 12 distinguished students full academic scholarships covering their four year study period in Jordan’s public universities. The Fund was launched last year in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, and targets Jordanian youth that are with solid academic accomplishment, but without the means to allow them entry into Jordanian public universities. MENAFN.com jordan@traccs.net Jordan Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/Jordan/205774 http://tobacco.org/news/235884.html International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC) celebrated this month the 12th anniversary of its launch in Jordan in honor of its employees, and the accomplishments achieved by the company this year. This year’s celebration was particularly significant due to the company’s achievement of successful growth in the local and regional markets. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Mr. Tawfeeq Fakhouri, Chairman of the Board at ITC, and attended by the board of directors, along with a number of guests, friends and investors in the company, took place at the Jabri Restaurant in Wasfi Al- Tal Street. . . . In this decade, the company launched a series of educational programs for its employees’ children with both public schools and universities education. The company took on the responsibility of paying all the expenses needed in as part of a motivational educational support policy for distinguished students. ITC also launched ‘Bidaya Scholarship Fund’ in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, and targets Jordanian youth that are with solid academic accomplishment, but without the means to allow them entry into Jordanian public universities. This program offers 12 academic scholarships, one for each governorate in the Kingdom, where the financial support expenses and the community service were estimated at JD 500,000. . . . The company currently employs more than 550 Jordanians . . . The company was a forerunner in establishing distinguished partnerships with international companies including Philip Morris, with which we have strong strategic relations, because of its commitment to introduce the finest brands of cigarettes of international quality. Al Bawaba.com Jordan Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ameinfo.com/94284.html http://tobacco.org/news/233330.html Aiming to console the Lebanese and Palestinian people the International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC), recently sent generous donations to war struck Lebanon and Palestine, as contribution to the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in both countries. The gesture solidifies ITCs role as a firm that steps forward to share in the alleviation of hardship faced by fellow Arabs, The donations will be used to provide medical aid and food to the Lebanese and Palestinian people who have been deprived of these two very basic needs as a result of the ongoing wars that ravage their countries. The funds were gathered by the firm's management its team, and a partner company who all felt it their duty to work towards relieving some of the sufferings felt by their Lebanese and Palestinian brethren. . . . Taking its act of goodwill a step further, the management of ITC also sent out a fully equipped ambulance to Lebanon. The ambulance was purchased by the firm for the purpose of transporting injured war victims. AME Info FZ LLC Jordan Palestine Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ameinfo.com/73270.html http://tobacco.org/news/233329.html This weeks marks the International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company's (ITC) 11th anniversary following another successful year of steady growth, landmark achievements, and strategic alliances, validating its innovative business approaches and tactics on a local, regional and global scale. This last decade, ITC has focused all its efforts on maintaining supreme production quality adhered to global standards; AME Info FZ LLC Jordan Mon, 05 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ameinfo.com/98119.html http://tobacco.org/news/233328.html Aligned with the firm's strong belief in education as the cornerstone of social and economic development, the International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC) has launched its Bidaya Scholarship Fund. The initiative was launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, and targets Jordanian youth that are with solid academic accomplishment, but without the means to allow them entry into Jordanian public universities. AME Info FZ LLC Jordan Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT http://seer.cancer.gov/publications/mecc/ http://tobacco.org/news/222873.html In 1996, the Ministers of Health of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, and the Palestinian Authority (PA) signed an agreement to establish the Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC). Turkey joined the Consortium in 2004. This is the first comprehensive publication of the MECC Cancer Registration Project. The monograph presents information about cancer incidence for populations in Cyprus, Egypt (Gharbiah Region), Israel (Jews and Arabs), and Jordan for the period 1996-2001. The MECC findings are compared with those from the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program. National Cancer Institute Jordan Egypt Israel Mid-east Cyprus Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=122672 http://tobacco.org/news/215414.html In a recent addition to the government tax revenue, to make up for the growing budget deficit, the special tax on cigarettes was raised by almost a fifth. There was only one justification: higher prices will induce less smoking! The economic arguments that deal with such a "sin tax" do not fully agree with this claim. . . . Raising sin taxes alone does not lower consumption effectively. It does, however, increase illegal activities and places a greater economic burden on the poor. MENAFN.com ymansur@enconsult.com (Yusuf Mansur Jordan Times - 23/01/2006) Jordan Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:00:00 GMT