Among several restrictions, no tobacco shops will be permitted to operate within 500 metres of mosques and schools
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Abu Dhabi
UAE smokers turn to nicotine pouches as harm-reduction debate grows
Doctors say nicotine pouches, now legal in the UAE, may offer smokers a less harmful alternative as they bypass the lungs – but warn they remain highly addictive and carry cardiovascular and oral health risks
British American Tobacco (BAT)
Inside BAT CEO Tadeu Marroco’s view for a smokeless tomorrow
British American Tobacco’s CEO on new categories, sustainability, and the power of innovation
anti-smoking
UAE health ministry launches comprehensive guide for tobacco-free workplaces
The guide provides practical instructions for managers and employees on establishing a smoke-free environment, detailing procedures for handling violations
anti-smoking
UAE and Saudi announce plans to help people quit smoking
UAE and Saudi Arabia are helping citizens and residents quit smoking as part of health initiatives
Brand View
How tobacco’s harm reduction journey can continue uninterrupted
Great strides have been made to replace cigarettes with science-based smoke-free products
alternative nicotine products
Transforming for A Better Tomorrow™
Making Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) a reality has never been more crucial. Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Marketing Officer, BAT, sits down with Arabian Business to discuss how THR is at the core of his company’s business strategy
Andre Calantzopoulos
Video: Philip Morris’ mission is to replace cigarettes, CEO says
Andre Calantzopoulos, Philip Morris International Inc. chief executive officer, discusses the company’s regulatory challenges and his views on vaping.
Cigarette
Shisha tobacco products to be electronically tracked in Q4, says FTA
The move is part of the Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products Scheme which was implemented on cigarettes in January in a bit to combat tax evasion
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New digital tax stamp on UAE tobacco products to target tax evasion
The Federal Tax Authority system also seeks to combat commercial fraud
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi tobacco sales plummet after excise tax
The dramatic decline follows the implementation of excise tax in October 2018
Harmful products
Oman bans tobacco advertising
Local media reports that the sultanate will soon implement taxes on soft drinks and fast food
e-cigarettes
UAE working to stop illegal import of e-cigarettes
There are no plans to issue licenses allowing the import of the products to the country, according to the National Tobacco Control Committee
Cigarette
Abu Dhabi’s tobacco trade drops 20% ahead of excise tax
The total value of the tobacco trade slipped $18m during the first nine months of this year
Excise tax
Video: UAE introduces ‘sin tax’ on harmful products
UAE citizens will now have to spend more on certain products. Tobacco and energy drinks will be taxed at 100%, and soft drinks will be taxed at 50%.
Cigarette
‘All we want for you is to stop smoking,’ says Philip Morris
Despite cynicism from anti-smoking organisations, the tobacco giant continues its “smoke-free future” campaign, including in the GCC, where it is in talks to introduce its most recent smoke-free product IQOS
