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A-third of UAE smokers not bothered by tobacco price hikes or graphics

Skepticism over proposed government steps to encourage people to quit smoking abound
Emirates 24|7 (ae)
added Jun 9, 2012 16:25
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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".
Khaleej Times (ae)
added 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
Emirates News Agency (WAM) (ae)
added Jun 8, 2012 17:46
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[Mid-east] UAE likely to revise tax on tobacco products

A GCC level proposal, if implemented will cause local tax on tobacco sales and production to replace the customs duty currently enforced, reported Khaleej Times.
MENAFN.com
added Jun 2, 2012 22:05
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[Uae] EDITORIAL: No ifs, no cigarette butts

The war on tobacco must be backed by legislative muscle, and the sooner laws are implemented, the better it will be for the average citizen and the environment.
Khaleej Times (ae)
added Jun 1, 2012 03:29
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[Uae] MoH continues to fight tobacco usage

the health sectors in the UAE organised a number of events and health awareness activities about the usage of tobacco among the community, set up active regulations that would help in avoiding smoking and raising the awareness of the community
Khaleej Times (ae)
added May 31, 2012 14:18
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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
Al Bawaba.com (jo)
added 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.
7 Days (ae)
added 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.
BBC Online
added May 28, 2012 12:14
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[Mid-east, Philippines, Uae] Arab Countries to Double Tax on Tobacco Products

As per reports, it has been revealed that the Gulf Countries being led by the United Arab Emirates have been planning to double the tax rate in cigarettes.
TopNews
added May 28, 2012 12:01
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