If you were planning on enjoying a stogie anywhere in Saudi, things just got a bit complicated.
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Saudi Arabia Orders Smoking Ban
July 31, 2012
“This ban represents a significant step in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to decrease the smoking population in Saudi Arabia,” said Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir. “Saudi Arabia is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of its citizens, and continues to focus considerable efforts on health initiatives throughout the Kingdom.”
Saudi Arabia has launched several anti-smoking campaigns in recent years, including the elimination of all smoking in airports.