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[Uae, Uae: Dubai] Study: Shisha users do not call themselves 'smokers'
Dubai: Shisha smokers do not acknowledge themselves as smokers, according to a countrywide survey that pegs the number of shisha smokers at 30 per cent in the age group of 22-44. The findings, which come from a study titled Chronic Respiratory Symptoms i
Sep 1, 2012
Gulf News (ae)
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Sep 1, 2012 20:36
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[Uae, UAE: Abu Dhabi] Abu Dhabi residents call for ban on public smoking to be implemented
The imminent introduction of graphic warnings on cigarette packs in the UAE has once again incited many residents to call for a ban on smoking in indoor venues in the capital. Although certain facilities in Abu Dhabi do not entertain smoking at present,
Aug 25, 2012
Zawya.com (ae)
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Aug 26, 2012 20:12
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[Uae] Stiff challenge to anti-tobacco lawmaking
A strong interference from the tobacco industry is hampering lawmakers' plans to put anti-tobacco legislation in place, said officials, adding that attempts to increase tobacco prices through taxation have "failed".
Jun 7, 2012
Khaleej Times (ae)
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Jun 8, 2012 18:06
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[Mid-east, Uae] Ministry of Health Opens 14th Gulf Tobacco Control Symposium
Dr. Mahmoud Fikri, Assistant Undersecretary for Health Policies at the Ministry of Health opened today the 14th Gulf Tobacco Control Symposium
Jun 6, 2012
Emirates News Agency (WAM) (ae)
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Jun 8, 2012 17:46
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[Uae] World No Tobacco Day: Will Arabs shun the sheesha?
The UAE, which ratified the FCTC in 2005, is not immune to this pressure from the tobacco industry. The mere delay in the passing of the bylaws or implementing regulations for the anti-tobacco federal law is testament to this
May 31, 2012
Al Bawaba.com (jo)
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May 31, 2012 13:37
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[Uae] SAPLALA: Cigarette packet warnings are no smoke screen
the real purpose is not to target individuals per se but to change the culture of the country. The aim is to make smoking socially unacceptable. And to this purpose, the images are a good step forward.
May 23, 2012
7 Days (ae)
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May 28, 2012 16:09
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VIDEO: Cigarette tax to double in the UAE
Efforts are under way across the Gulf to sharply increase the cost of tobacco by doubling the tax rate, a move that is making smokers unhappy.
May 27, 2012
BBC Online
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May 28, 2012 12:14
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[Uae, Uae: Sharjah] Smokers, beware when you are in Al Qasba
Al Qasba, an open-air waterfront destination, is UAE's first outdoor venue to ban smoking
May 10, 2012
Gulf News (ae)
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May 10, 2012 03:33
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[Uae] Experts raise alarm over smoking figures, costs
The six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are home to four million smokers who consume more than 50 billion cigarettes annually and cost more than $500 million (Dh1.83 million) in health care, experts warned. Arabi Atta Allah and Maj
May 12, 2013
Gulf News (ae)
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May 12, 2013 16:59
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[Uae, Uae: Sharjah] EDITORIAL: Controlled sale of tobacco products a good move
Sharjahâs step to ban availability of such items near schools and homes will help promote anti-smoking rules
Apr 5, 2013
Gulf News (ae)
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Apr 5, 2013 13:58