May 31, 2013
Almost one in three UAE residents under 18 smoke, revealed Dr Fadila Mohammed Sharif, the Ministry of Health's director of health education and promotion. Read Article Stub it out: alarming smoking statistics emerge on UAE youths
May 31, 2013
Tobacco kills nearly six million people each year, of which 600,000 are non-smokers inhaling second-hand smoke, the World Health Organisation has revealed. Read Article 600,000 people die each year from passive smoking
May 30, 2013
The Dubai Without Tobacco Day has been supported by 34 groups and companies this year who have vowed to completely stop sales for 24 hours across 420 outlets. Read Article Hundreds of Dubai shops to halt tobacco sales for 24 hours
May 22, 2013
A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes. Read Article GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn
Apr 05, 2013
Last July, an indoor ban on smoking in mall cafes and restaurants across Abu Dhabi resulted in confusion; some premises were fined, others continued to allow their customers to smoke without any warnings. Read Article Almost a year on Abu Dhabi smoking ban is still confusing
Mar 21, 2013
The World Health Organisation has expressed concern that the Philippines is encouraging smoking by hosting one of the world's largest tobacco trade shows. Read Article WHO concerned that Philippines tobacco fair is encouraging smoking
Mar 14, 2013
Stress, heavy workloads, financial worries, poor working conditions, medical emergencies in their practice and the routine nature of the job are reasons dentists give for smoking. Read Article One in seven dentists smoke despite health risks, UAE study shows
Feb 14, 2013
Abu Dhabi Municipality confiscates more than half a tonne of neswar - a Pakistani chewing tobacco. Read Article Abu Dhabi authorities seize more than 500kg of illegal tobacco
Feb 05, 2013
A national survey, carried out by the Ministry of Health (MoH), will question 3,500 teenagers aged between 13 and 15. Read Article UAE studies trends on teen smoking
Jan 13, 2013
Shisha tobacco, known in colloquial Arabic as "ma'assel", will soon have to bear health warnings and meet new hygiene and safety standards. Read Article Shisha to bear health warnings in the UAE
