ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has ramped up market inspections to fight tax evasion and ensure compliance. In the first half of 2024, the FTA conducted 40,580 inspections across the UAE included tobacco products, a 134% increase from the same period in 2023. These visits focus on enforcing tax laws, preventing the sale […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a decline in tobacco use across 150 countries. Among these, 56 are progressing towards meeting the global target for reducing tobacco consumption by 2025. This positive trend signifies significant strides in global public health efforts to combat tobacco-related illnesses. Furthermore, the WHO’s Results Report 2023 highlights that an additional […]
The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) tobacco trends report revealing a global decline in tobacco use. With 1.25 billion adult tobacco users worldwide, the report shows a continued reduction in tobacco consumption rates since 2000. Successful cases include Brazil and the Netherlands, achieving a 35% and 30% relative reduction, respectively, through MPOWER tobacco control measures. […]
As shisha culture gains popularity as a lifestyle statement in the Arab World, Dr. Sheesha Café widens the options for shisha connoisseurs in the UAE Dubai: India’s hugely popular Dr. Sheesha Café stepped into Dubai, as part of its grand entry into the Middle East market, which will widen the choice for sheesha connoisseurs. With […]
New Zealand: Future generations of New Zealanders have been banned from purchasing tobacco as part of a package of new anti-smoking laws that have passed the nation’s parliament. The suite of new laws, which are among the strictest in the world, include bans on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, punishable by fines up […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) marked the World No Tobacco Day by launching a campaign to raise awareness about the harms of smoking and the importance of quitting under the theme “Together Towards a Tobacco-Free Abu Dhabi”. With the aim of raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking tobacco, the importance […]
It is always a good time to stop smoking, but the impetus is particularly strong now with the pandemic having turned the spotlight on health. In addition, Ramadan is fast approaching and is an ideal time to quit as those who observe the fast also need to avoid smoking during daylight hours. An expert from […]
