UAE turns to less harmful nicotine products to help smokers quit
April 15, 2025 by thenationalnews.com
UAE turns to less harmful nicotine products to help smokers quit
Smoking rates remain high in the UAE and Middle East but new smoke-free nicotine alternatives entering the market could be critical to efforts to help people kick the habit. The UAE has approved the sale of synthetic nicotine pouches - subject to sellers meeting safety standards set out by the government - which are taken orally and held under the gum for about 40 minutes to gradually release a nicotine dose.
