Jul 01, 2012
Outlets that are complying with the smoking ban find they are losing business to those who are ignoring it. Read Article UAE mall smoking ban lights up confusion
Jun 27, 2012
Abu Dhabi Police have launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness among their own staff about the dangers of smoking. Read Article Abu Dhabi Police encourage staff to quit smoking
Jun 24, 2012
A new fad, especially in the UK, is the electronic cigarette. The act of inhaling the vapour from these sleek wonders is called 'vaping'. What's not to love? The fact that their principal ingredient is nicotine. Read Article Make e-cigarettes next on the list to ban
Jun 08, 2012
The magnitude of tobacco consumption is a huge issue, health experts say. Read Article GCC countries warned of heavy price for smoking
Jun 08, 2012
Every cigarette pack sold in the GCC will display stark warnings about the damaging health effects of smoking in less than two months. Read Article All cigarette packs to display stark health warnings
Jun 01, 2012
Grocery stores in Dubai refused to sell cigarettes in honour of World No Tobacco Day, even as smokers at cafes in Abu Dhabi continued to puff despite a ban on lighting up there. Read Article Smoking ban ignored in malls
May 31, 2012
Abu Dhabi will begin fining restaurants and cafes in malls that allow smoking, while many shops in Dubai will refrain from selling tobacco products for a day. Read Article Mall cafes to be fined if customers smoke
May 30, 2012
The campaign is part of Dubai Municipality's annual initiative for the World No Tobacco Day. Read Article Dubai shops to stop selling tobacco for 24 hours
May 24, 2012
New Zealand's government squeezes smokers more than ever by announcing a 40 per cent hike in tobacco taxes over the next four years. Read Article New Zealand takes aim at being a smoke-free country with tax hike
Apr 20, 2012
Dubai's move to double cigarette prices is far-sighted as well as courageous. Other emirates may want to follow. And federal legislation, drafted but not yet in force, could force prices higher still. Read Article Dubai leads with new tobacco tax
