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[Uae] LETTER: Smoking bans must be enforced
I think it's time the authorities got serious about ensuring public areas such as malls and restaurants are smoke-free. It's ridiculous that those of us who are non-smokers are subjected to dangerous second-hand smoke if we choose to go for a meal somew
Jun 2, 2013
The National Newspaper (ae)
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Jun 3, 2013 15:30
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[Uae] War on tobacco
the Ministry of Health launched a three-year campaign that will empower youth, the most vulnerable section of the society, against the habit. The campaign presents Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Arts and Culture Au
May 30, 2013
Khaleej Times (ae)
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May 30, 2013 17:31
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[Asia] UAE's anti-smoking campaigner defends move to raise cost of cigarettes
The UAE'S leading anti-smoking campaigner, Dr Wedad Al Maidoor, has dismissed claims that a 100 per cent increase in tobacco tax would do little to encourage smokers to kick the habit.
May 26, 2013
7 Days (ae)
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May 26, 2013 01:21
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[Uae] All tobacco packs to display health warnings
Imported cigarettes and other tobacco products which do not carry a graphic health warning on packs will be totally banned in the UAE from 1st of January 2013, the acting director general of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)
Dec 26, 2012
Khaleej Times (ae)
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Dec 26, 2012 23:07
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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] 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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[Uae] EDITORIAL: The smoking gun of social change
Nobody is going to pretend that all of those 2011 regulations have been fully and effectively enforced. Take the ban on smoking in shopping malls, for example - business owners have resisted, even paying multiple fines, saying that customers could never
Dec 28, 2012
The National Newspaper (ae)
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Dec 28, 2012 05:30
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[Uae, UAE: Abu Dhabi] Anti-smoking motivational workshop ends in Abu Dhabi
Results of a screening programme designed for UAE nationals showed that 24 per cent of males and 1 per cent of females above the age of 18 are smoking in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The survey covered 180,000 Emiratis, the largest of its kind survey in the
Dec 23, 2012
Gulf News (ae)
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Dec 23, 2012 14:00
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[Uae, Uae: Dubai] JLT fire brings cigarette butt disposal into focus
The fire in a Jumeirah Lake Towers apartment has once again raised the question of people throwing cigarette butts from their apartment balconies. Emirates 247 spoke to several residents who have called upon officials to impose stricter penalties for di
Nov 18, 2012
Emirates 24|7 (ae)
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Nov 18, 2012 13:02
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[Uae] EDITORIAL: GCC tobacco tax time has come
Costlier legal tobacco products will encourage black markets to emerge. That is all but certain. But smuggling can be policed. Any solution that reduces the prevalence of smoking, and discourages children from starting, is worth consideration.
Oct 5, 2012
The National Newspaper (ae)
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Oct 8, 2012 02:59