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[France, Saudi Arabia] KURDI: Smoking without smoking
If the choice is between not smoking at all and smoking e-cigarettes, clearly it is better not to smoke at all. But if it is a choice between smoking tobacco and puffing nicotine-free e-cigarettes, the equation is not nearly so straightforward.
Jun 1, 2013
Saudi Gazette Online (sa)
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Jun 2, 2013 11:18
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[Saudi Arabia] Government slammed for not raising tax on cigarettes
The anti-smoking society, Niqaa, is blaming the Ministry of Finance for the spread of smoking in the country because of its continued refusal to increase taxes on the import of tobacco. The ministry argues that if it did so smuggling will increase. The
May 31, 2013
Arab News (sa)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:25
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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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The economic costs of tobacco consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Results Using 2011 prices, the economic loss due to tobacco was US$20.5 billion over the last 10 years, without accounting for smuggled (illegally imported) tobacco. ... Conclusions In Saudi Arabia, short-term and long-term economic gains will result f
May 21, 2013
Tobacco Control
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May 22, 2013 11:41
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[Saudi Arabia] Smoking employees may be ‘fined’
The Control and Investigation Board has reaffirmed its commitment toward imposing penalties on employees who fail to uphold the ban on smoking in public and governmental institutions. These penalties include two warnings and then a deduction of a violato
May 21, 2013
Arab News (sa)
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May 21, 2013 07:17
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[Asia, Saudi Arabia] Selling tobacco in Makkah despite ban
These illegal residents in Makkah eke out a living selling cigarettes near the Jamarat Complex in Mina. Sale of tobacco is strictly banned in most parts of the holy city. -- Okaz photo
May 12, 2013
Saudi Gazette Online (sa)
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May 12, 2013 17:13
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[Asia, Saudi Arabia] Effects of secondhand smoke on the birth weight of term infants and the demographic profile of Saudi exposed women
Conclusion: The prevalence of exposure of Saudi pregnant women to SHS is high at 31% and it is associated with reduced birth weight, and shorter length of the newborn.
Apr 15, 2013
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
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Apr 15, 2013 08:14
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[Asia, Saudi Arabia] Bounties for smokers where smoking is banned
Two women in their late 20s surprised the visitors of a coffee shop here recently by offering smokers free cigarettes from a major tobacco company. The women visit different coffee shops and restaurants and offer smokers a new brand of cigarette to try an
Apr 15, 2013
Saudi Gazette Online (sa)
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Apr 15, 2013 07:51
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[Saudi Arabia] Tobacco companies promote products defying authorities
DAMMAM — In flagrant defiance of authorities, some tobacco companies in Dammam have hired young men to offer free cigarette samples to smokers in streets and cafés, Al-Yaum daily reported Sunday. The young men with backpacks full of cigarette packets, w
Apr 1, 2013
Saudi Gazette Online (sa)
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Apr 1, 2013 09:19
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[Saudi Arabia] LETTER: Smoking ban
This is in response to the story “19 clinics shut down in Riyadh.” The government should also strictly ban people from smoking around the medical facilities and near pharmacies as it is a serious health hazard. This is what happens during prayer times.
Mar 15, 2013
Arab News (sa)
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Mar 16, 2013 12:43