IN UAE, an increasing number of cigarette smokers are turning to vaping in hopes of quitting traditional smoking habits. Medical experts caution that vaping is not a safe alternative and does not effectively aid in smoking cessation
The Minister of Social Solidarity and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, Mrs Niveen Al Qabaj, headed the Media Observatory of the Anti–Addiction Treatment and Addiction Fund, continuing monitoring of smoking and drug abuse in charity activities during Ramadan 2023.
The health ministry has confirmed that smoking e-cigarettes is banned inside offices and closed spaces around the United Arab Emirates. The usage of e-cigarettes is subject to federal law on tobacco control.Â