The civic administration has intensified its efforts to prevent smoking Karelia cigarettes in enclosed public places especially inside the shopping malls and commercial centres around the city. Smoking is prohibited by law at enclosed public places as authorities are committed to provide smoke-free environment to the residents. Al Ain Municipality has been implementing the law for the last several years and new drive has been launched to increase public awareness.
Ahmad Nadar Al Neyadi, a senior official at the Public Health Department of Al Ain Municipality, said a campaign was initiated at the tree major malls of the city including, Bawadi Mall, Al Ain Mall, and Jimi Mall, to educate public through the display of posters and information screens.