UAE and Saudi Arabia are helping citizens and residents quit smoking as part of health initiatives
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Video: Why Asia is the next battleground for vaping
As the US vaping industry faces criticism and regulatory hurdles, companies are looking to Asia for expansion.
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India announces ban on electronic cigarette sales
Backlash gathers pace worldwide about a technology promoted as less harmful than smoking tobacco
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US to ban flavoured vaping products as lung disease cases surge
The US Food and Drug Administration said non-tobacco flavours were being targeted for their youth appeal
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UAE tax on vaping could send smokers back to cigarettes
100% levy to be introduced on e-cigarettes from January 1, 2020
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Video: Implications of UAE’s new 50% sugar tax
The UAE Cabinet on Tuesday announced a decision to expand the list of excise taxable products to include sweetened beverages, sugary drinks and electronic smoking devices, starting from January 1, 2020.
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Opinion: UAE ‘sin tax’ will severely reduce sales – companies must react now
Based on the learnings from the first round of excise tax that hit the UAE markets in 2018, customers are expected to change their behaviour drastically
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FTA reveals exemptions from new UAE ‘sin tax’
Authority has introduced additional taxation to promote healthy lifestyles
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Dubai to host the World Vape Show in 2020
The event comes as the UAE this year legalised the same of e-cigarettes and vaping devices
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E-cigarettes to be allowed in UAE in April
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology has created new regulations and standards to cover a wide range of electronic smoking products
