May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day and of course Dubai is doing more than just observing the day.
Dubai Municipality alongside Dubai-based fuel retailer Emirates National Oil Company have announced a 24-hour ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products.
Enoc has banned the sale across its Enoc and Eppco service stations across the UAE.
Tough break for the smokers who didn't know...
WNTD is an initiative started by the World Health Organization to raise awareness on the health risks associated with tobacco use.
In 2016, the WHO is calling on countries to get ready for plain (standardized) packaging of tobacco products, which has long been used as a form of advertising to smokers.