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Lighting up in non-smoking area could cost you Dh500
People lighting a cigarette in the non-smoking area will be fined Dh500 from January next year, said a senior official.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter
- Published: 17:16 December 10, 2007
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- Fnes for violating smoking ban in shopping centres, restaurants and coffee shops in Dubai will come into effect from January, 2008.
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Your comments
I hope the authorities will fully implement the ban as it will benefit not only the public but also the environment.
Roberto
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 10:11
Sounds good, but the government should also make sure that they put up no-smoking signs in the places where smoking is restricted before they start penalising the public.
Maddy
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 09:28
I would be nice if the government can designate areas for smokers even in no-smoking zones. Ever since the ban on smoking I have never stepped into a cafe in a mall. Before that, I used to visit them daily.
Nizar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 09:24
The Dubai government has taken the right decision. We want a permanent ban on smoking in the UAE.
Ismail
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:32
This scheme has been tried before but the ban was lifted. I don't think this scheme will work for very long. Obviously, most of the customers in coffee shops and restaurants are smokers.
Maria
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:31
The ban is good news. It should also be extended to bus stops, film theatres and beaches.
Rilavudeen
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:17
I appreciate the strict measures taken and hope that the rules are imposed and executed very strictly. I feel this will also give the smokers a reason to try and quit the habit.
Raj
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:06
This is a really nice decision. It will also save non-smokers from passive smoking. I think this should be considered the first step towards boycotting socially all those who smoke in public places.
Hamdani
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 07:17
I hope these rules will be implemented well. Is it possible to impose such rules in private offices? It really kills all of us who are non-smokers.
Kin
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 11, 2007, 06:32
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