As the World No-Tobacco Day is observed today, Dubai has decided to ban smoking in government buildings, schools and colleges, the first step in a plan to stub out smoking across the emirate by the end of 2009. The ban comes into effect today, May 31.
From September 15, smoking will be prohibited in the hallways, food courts, children’s play areas and emergency exits of Dubai’s sprawling shopping malls, Sabbagh said.
Later on, restaurants and cafes will be required to set aside a special section for smokers, comprising no more than 25 per cent of their seating area.
Starting next year, the DM will impose fines on people caught smoking in non-smoking areas, hoping to stub out the habit in all public places by the end of 2009, she said.
Cutting down on smoking is one of the aims of the Dubai government’s strategic plan and a local order was issued to regulate smoking in 2003, said Sabbagh, but the campaign is being launched to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
The rules will mean only those over 20 will be allowed to smoke or enter designated smoking zones, to discourage young people from picking up the habit. Meanwhile, health professionals, educators and concerned citizens across the UAE will mark the World No Tobacco Day today with a variety of events designed to draw the attention of people towards the perils of smoking.
A special event will be held at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai today. A number of community activities are being organised on the occasion. Source
From September 15, smoking will be prohibited in the hallways, food courts, children’s play areas and emergency exits of Dubai’s sprawling shopping malls, Sabbagh said.
Later on, restaurants and cafes will be required to set aside a special section for smokers, comprising no more than 25 per cent of their seating area.
Starting next year, the DM will impose fines on people caught smoking in non-smoking areas, hoping to stub out the habit in all public places by the end of 2009, she said.
Cutting down on smoking is one of the aims of the Dubai government’s strategic plan and a local order was issued to regulate smoking in 2003, said Sabbagh, but the campaign is being launched to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
The rules will mean only those over 20 will be allowed to smoke or enter designated smoking zones, to discourage young people from picking up the habit. Meanwhile, health professionals, educators and concerned citizens across the UAE will mark the World No Tobacco Day today with a variety of events designed to draw the attention of people towards the perils of smoking.
A special event will be held at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai today. A number of community activities are being organised on the occasion. Source
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