No Smoking in UAE

Dubai and Abu Dhabi just announced that they banned smoking in specific places, and for those who smoke they will suffer consequences like spending one year in prison or paying 80,000 KD. It just came after we were talking about the "new smoking areas in the Avenues", and I wonder if this law may considered here in Kuwait. I'll copy the points that UAE's law made it clear to all the citizens :

1- Smoking is prohibited in private vehicles in the presence of children under the age of 12.

2- Tobacco products, including cigarettes packs, should contain a written statement and a picture that warn against smoking.

3- Promotional materials that encourage smoking are banned.

4- Cafes located in residential buildings or in residential areas will not be allowed to serve cigarettes or shisha.

5- Individuals and companies who grow tobacco within the UAE, import candies and toys that resemble tobacco products or use equipment used for selling tobacco such as vending machines, could spend up to one year in prison or face a fine of as much as Dh1 million (US$272,250).

6- Those who fail to print warning material on tobacco packages or publish promotional products that urge people to smoke can face a fine of as much as Dh1m.

7- A ban on growing tobacco for commercial use is in place. Tobacco farms and factories have been given time to correct their situation.


I hope they do the same here in Kuwait.

Via Alwatan and The National