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[Mid-east, Saudi Arabia, Uae] New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of illicit trade
The dilemma facing GCC finance ministers as they deliberate over a 100 percent increase in duty on tobacco products is underlined by a White Paper published yesterday which spotlights growth in illicit trade, beyond the control of police and customs auth
May 23, 2013
Arab News (sa)
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May 23, 2013 13:42
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[Mid-east, Uae] Tax hike may not deter smokers
May 22, 2013
Khaleej Times (ae)
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May 22, 2013 16:34
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[Mid-east, Uae] New GCC Tobacco Tax Could Fuel Illicit Trade
the White Paper finds no evidence that a one-step, 100% overnight increase in duty on tobacco products will significantly affect consumption levels or smoking propensity. It highlights concern that a sharp increase in cigarette prices will fuel the growth
May 22, 2013
Emirates News Agency (WAM) (ae)
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May 22, 2013 08:54
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[Mid-east, Uae] New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of Illicit trade beyond control of police, customs - White Paper
Dubai Police anti-forgery head warns of knock on effects at border controls, recommends phased-in increase over five years to avoid tax shock ... contact: Tony Lewis / Lindsay Johnston Total Communications
May 22, 2013
Zawya.com (ae)
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May 22, 2013 07:51
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[Asia, Lebanon, Mid-east] VIDEO: Stupid woman smoking on plane
a crazy woman started smoking on a middle east airline plane. after refusing to stop smoking by the flight attendant, the captain was alerted, forced her to stop smoking then arrested by police at landing.
Apr 19, 2013
LiveLeak.com
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Apr 19, 2013 14:39
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[Mid-east, Uae, Uae: Sharjah] Sharjah's new smoking rule needs to be replicated across the Emirates- paper
Sharjah has made it illegal, effective immediately, for shops in exclusively residential areas, and those near schools, to sell or stock tobacco products. "This is a significant and dramatic move that needs to be replicated across the Emirates," the Abu
Apr 5, 2013
Emirates News Agency (WAM) (ae)
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Apr 5, 2013 14:38
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[Mid-east, UAE: Abu Dhabi] Almost a year on Abu Dhabi smoking ban is still confusing
The implementation of the draft federal anti-tobacco law No 15 - issued in early 2009 by President Sheikh Khalifa - has been sporadic and uneven. Last July, an indoor ban on smoking in mall cafes and restaurants across Abu Dhabi resulted in confusion. So
Apr 5, 2013
The National Newspaper (ae)
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Apr 5, 2013 14:26
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[Mid-east] Iran to export cigarettes to neighbouring countries ($$)
Mar 18, 2013
TREND News Agency (az)
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Mar 18, 2013 09:44
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[Mid-east, Pakistan] Phillip Morris cigarette brand: Change of code allocation allowed
The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed M/s Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited to print the code "For Sale in GCC Countries" instead of "Not for sale in Pakistan" on their cigarette brand "Morven Gold" exported to overseas markets in Gulf Corporation Coun
Mar 10, 2013
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
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Mar 9, 2013 21:48
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[Mid-east] The waterpipe: An emerging global risk for cancer
Despite these worrisome signs, policies and interventions to address this emerging public health problem have been lagging behind. In this short review I discuss briefly the evidence generated mostly in the past decade about the global spread of waterpip
Nov 26, 2012
Science Direct
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Dec 10, 2012 11:46