UAE | Health
Anti-tobacco law being discussed
Beginning today, public departments in Dubai will become smoke-free environments.
- Binsal Abdul Qader, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:00 May 30, 2007
- Image Credit: Regi Varghese/Gulf News
- Public departments in Dubai become smoke-free environments from today.
Beginning today, public departments in Dubai will become smoke-free environments.
Smoking regulations will come into effect in shopping malls and amusement centres on September 15, and all eateries, including cafes and other establishments such as beauty salons, hotels and cinemas two months later.
Click here to see 'how the smoking affects the human body' (pdf)
Federally, the government is discussing a draft anti-tobacco law at the highest levels.
According to a senior official involved in the discussions, who requested anonymity, the draft federal law includes a ban on smoking in some public places, tightening tobacco imports and restricting advertising and sponsorship.
The provisions also include prohibiting the cultivation of tobacco and establishing factories of tobacco products.
"Tobacco advertisements may become a thing of the past, if the draft law is approved in the present form," said the official.
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