Dubai to ban smoking in public places
8 May 2007
The Dubai Municipality has announced plans to introduce smokefree legislation in public places from May 31.
The Municipality will also launch an awareness campaign on May 31, the World No Tobacco Day.
The new law will be regulated in three phases. The first phase on May 31 will see the introduction of smokefree law in government establishments and public places. Phase two, which will be launched in September 15, will mean smoking in schools, educational establishments, hair salons, health clubs, internet cafes, food courts and offices will not be allowed. Shopping malls and amusement centres will have designated smoking areas.
Phase three will be launched in November 15 under which smoking will be regulated in all food establishments and cinemas.
Originally reported in Gulf News
The Municipality will also launch an awareness campaign on May 31, the World No Tobacco Day.
The new law will be regulated in three phases. The first phase on May 31 will see the introduction of smokefree law in government establishments and public places. Phase two, which will be launched in September 15, will mean smoking in schools, educational establishments, hair salons, health clubs, internet cafes, food courts and offices will not be allowed. Shopping malls and amusement centres will have designated smoking areas.
Phase three will be launched in November 15 under which smoking will be regulated in all food establishments and cinemas.
Originally reported in Gulf News
