Ministry to ban smoking in front of public places like malls, hotels
Smoking at the entrances of the malls, hotels, buildings of major organizations could soon be banned, disclosed a top official of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
“This is a recommendation from us. We hope to implement it at leading facilities in the country,” said Dr. Kholood al- Mutawaa, head, Non- Communicable Disease Department at MOPH and the regional officer for Tobacco Cessation yesterday to Gulf Times.
“This is not a new proposal. We had initiated this idea last year itself. We had contacted the officials of the malls and other organizations. We also had a talk with Qatar Tourism Authority in this regard,” pointed out Dr. al-Mutawaa.
The official continued, “It is not just a health issue alone. It is not a suitable practice and definitely not environment friendly. If any VIPs visit these places, they might see people smoking in the vicinity of these places that might give a bad image.”
She highlighted that some of the malls have already complied with the proposal and the ministry had already recognised them with certificates of appreciation.
Dr. al-Mutawaa noted that recently the ministry has started discussions on this subject again. She told, “Now we are proposing a specific distance from the building for smoking. This is what we discussed last week. We also had a discussion with the officials of various establishments and we are planning to send a letter in this regard to these facilities.”
“For some of the malls and other big establishments, a small distance like 20 metres is not a suitable idea. It has to be more distant. We are looking to have a distance excluding the parking areas. This is what we are working out. Once it is signed by the officials of the ministry, it will be sent to all the malls.”
The official stated that a common complaint about some facilities is that people line up near the entrance and smoke which is quite disturbing for other people.
“As soon as people want to smoke, they come out of the place and stand at the entrances and smoke. This has to be avoided as it disturbs other visitors to this place,” she added.
The official also revealed that there are plans to conduct a study on the impacts of second hand smoke and the whole process might start soon.
WT, Now who will do the important correction in your case ? ............ Totally rotten .............
If you did not learn today you will NEVER learn ... ..... it's golden chance .... you missed it at your home / school .............
It really isn't up to you to tell others what to do, MM!
All QLers should focus on the subject please ...
http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/qatar-living-lounge/posts/discussing-other-people
"I ALWAYS answer with a view." - Really? Most of the time your first comment is:" What's your location?" And then you normally say:" Joys to all." You rarely give any robust advice. It surely is pure idiocy what you produce, MM. Joys.
MM: I apologise if you feel that I have isulted you..
However, I must also say that in my opinion , you tend to spoil the thread by multiple posts , rather than allowing a discussion to flow and others to participate.
Obviously you feel that you are in the right and I cannot make you see otherwise.
So, I would suggest that we leave things as they are and I will make sure that I do not answer directly to your comments any longer ...
Okay regarding smoking, suppose a Father smokes but he cares for his child & protects the child from the dangers of tobacco. Here father is half right / half wrong ....... why the father is playing with his health , risking damage to his lungs ..... does the father not depriving his child from a healthy & long living father
by smoking for the thrill of it .......... ? .... It means father has no worries for his dependents if he has to leave 5 - 10 years earlier from this world ........
Another QLer identified the WT's views with '' garbage '' at another forum but there also you did nothing !!! ..........
RizkI says
'' i think first you need to be treated in Rumailah Hospital....''
Did you say a word to him ? .............. Is it not an insult ?
For you it seems nothing because it's not from MM ......
How do you choose the QLers for correction , let me know ? ................
Brit, Till today I put a capital B for your ID ........ You failed to notice that, it was a sign of respect ........ today you lost it .............
I checked the meaning of Idiocy : It says '' extremely stupid behaviour. '' ..........
I ALWAYS answer with a view / comment not an Abusive WORD as in your case ..........
Hope you would be able recognize who is stupid here ........
MM: I never take sides - but surely its time to say enough and move on ....
Focus on the discussions , not the person posting the comment..
Did not you read the what Shuaibh wants to say ?
Read it here ....'' It's an open forum where people can put forth their views/opinions and everybody is entitled to their opinions. So enforcing your views on others is not right. Let's have a positive discussion. ''
Brit, It's Zack who uses foul words but strangely you turn a blind eye to some others as well ......... Should you be reminded about the joker of QL ........ Should I mention his name ? ......... It's YOU who wants to polarize the QLers , nobody else ...... You spoiled them ..........
MM: Daily you come on and post insults to others you disagree with. You never offer concrete solutions to questions except generic comments
Surely its time to stop this idiocy and actually participate properly as a QL member and discuss issues
Shuaib, That's what I wish to convey to our dear friend Mr Rizk. I understand he can't take much load due to his deficiencies ............ His intention is stop the person from posting the new & more relevant views ...... actually that's why he fails to understand the point put forth by the other QLers .......... I wish he improves by next Friday ...........
MM: This isn't a competition where one wins or looses. It's an open forum where people can put forth their views/opinions and everybody is entitled to their opinions. So enforcing your views on others is not right. Let's have a positive discussion.
Remove jealousy from your mind this world will look better for you ................. You can NOT win with your style of groupings ............. it's your clear DEFEAT when you ask me to stop posting .......... it's clear you lost, you can't discuss anymore ............. The sad part is you are more happier with accepting your defeat ............
MM, you should be in fact thankful to us for bearing your multiple comments which make no sense at all but still we try to digest it ! :(
Anywayz, back to the topic please........
Exactly Shuaibh, But this group is not listening what ever you tell them ............ specially Rizk, WT, Wuna Zack +++ ..... ....
Possibly, like with all other philosophers, people might get to understand his philosophy after he passes away. Then a statue will be put up for the world to remember how great he was! 0)-
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
MM has surpassed all the great philosophers like Aristotle, Plato,Avicenna, Confucius etc. No one understands what he writes here.
Rizk, That's first reaction from a clever fellow ...... he will find fault with good advice giver ........ that's natural , I forgave you ...........
after reading all your comments MM, I think first you need to be treated in Rumailah Hospital....:(
We must take the lesson . For example we spend 15 years for study ........ do we go back to school when we study at college ..... no ....... because we have understood what was taught us there before ....... same way when you are banned smoking in the malls, hotels , major public buildings ... ...... would you again think that in your privacy you still can smoke ? .............. NO ...... my pal you must take the hint ............... no smoking out side & no smoking in side ............... no public smoking & no private smoking ..........
Ok.. What you say is feasible.. What happens if I ask you to stop smokimng and you don't ....
Brit, We should not fix limits to our health ........... we need to go three steps ahead ......... quit smoking yourself, get your family agree with you plus the folks who come in contact with you ..... be it at home / work / road ............
MM: Why don't you take a breath and go up and see the title of the post ...
The Minsitry , which is the Qatari government is taking steps to ban smoking in certain places only
I will use Elevator.....Simple ! :(
If you see a tall steel tower , would you start climbing up 200 metres straight away ? ...... No. ........ because you will get nothing plus the risk of death ........ what would you call to a fellow who just argues that yes I shall sure go up this tower because it's my choice .......... !! plus he would say no I would not allow my kid to climb up the tower becuse of the dangers .......
what this fellow wants to prove to the society ? .... is he wise or is he a fool ? ............
I know it might be HARD for you, but give it a try - m sure you can do it ! :(
MM first and foremost you make up your mind wat actually you want to comment and just comment in one single GO ! :(
thank you
Rizk, It means you know nothing when you tell { misguide } people that smoking is your choice ........... No human should smoke .......
" then they must be masters in computer soft ware / car fuel injection system / air craft repair in-flight ................. !!!" .................WHATTTTTT ??????
Humans have the ability to differentiate between what is good or what is bad based on their limited knowledge. If most adults know what to smoke or what not ....... then they must be masters in computer soft ware / car fuel injection system / air craft repair in-flight ................. !!!
MM: If you want to smoke, then it is none of my business.
If you smoke near me or my children, then I will object
Birt, Are you joking ? You are not caring for yourself but wants to become wise for the young, it's ridiculous ..........
Zam, Smokers will have smoking kids, that's natural ....... untill this chain is broken some where ........
Brit... it is not a crime.... it is a suicide and murder ....
Zam Zam: Smoking is not a crime and is a personal choice. I agree with you about the dangers of passive smoking. We all need to be needful of protecting the young
I would say... smokers has No Brain..... if they have brain... at least they will avoid smoking next to their own children...
Nas: You are very correct, Smoking is not a crime to the smokers but injurious and disgusting to non-smokers to perceive. This post does not refer to smoking as a crime but simply tells us there should be restricted areas for smoking which to me is understandable.
what about rights of Smokers, why would they be punished, 50 degrees in summer stand somewhere more than 20 meters in Sun and smoke. when will we start doing something real than cosmetic. Smoking is not a crime. Come on spend your energy on something better..
And to be stopped while driving.
If ...
It will be one of the best decision in 2016.
You have to ban the smoking in roads also...
Assign special places for smoking, which is successfully done by Saudi arabia, and this will create thing.
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And to be stopped while driving.
I believe the answer is 'won't'
Lol... A new law! what happened to the old one?? the one that prohibits from smoking inside the Malls. Step into any Mall and look outside the coffee shops, you'll see how serious the ministry is to actually enforce the law. There should be ministry officials on mandatory duties in all malls imposing fines at the spot. If you want to report someone smoking there is no hotline number. if you take a picture of someone it's the violation of personal rights of the violator... why don't they use the security cams and identify the people who don't respect the law. Is it something they can't do OR won't do!
I will capture and upload to Metrash2 for sure....
They should ban Rizks' Tuk Tuk
It is right, some of the TATA buses are with out ACs.
It is right, some of the TATA buses are with out ACs.
Need to be strictly implement inside office also
What a cheap stereotype comment.
WT don't expect more !
Live with it Or Lieave and GO ! :)
Come on WT... Next you will be asking for A/Cs in Tata busues
And stop construction in residential areas. People are suffocating from the cement dust in the air.
They should also impose a ban on Tata diesel buses. At least, keep them a hundred meters away from any other car.
my Emporium is STRICTLY a No Smoking ZONE ! :)
my Emporium is STRICTLY a No Smoking ZONE ! :)
Making laws is one thing. Enforcement another. I hope the authorities will also take steps to enforce the laws
This is one of the best thing.... Qatar did..... Few months ago.... I complaint to LULU about smoking at entrance..... they seams don't care....