Middle East

A man was arrested in Bahrain for illegally selling e-cigarettes to minors, following a public tip about online solicitation.

According to new trade data from Chinese customs, e-cigarette exports to Kuwait in December 2023 saw growth.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a law to increase tobacco sales tax, leading to price hikes starting March 4.

LOST MARY and ELFBAR, leading e-cigarette brands, are introducing new products MO10000 and ELFLIQ to the Middle East market.

UAE media Albayan reports that parents and professionals are urging strict enforcement of tobacco sales laws to protect minors.

Turkish military and police forces successfully detained two commercial venues involved in smuggling phones and e-cigarettes in Gaziantep, worth $150,000.

HMC showcases achievements in tobacco control, including "smoke-free council hall" plan, at Qatar's Central Municipal Council meeting.

Turkish authorities seize 488 mobile phones and 45 e-cigarettes in a successful operation in Van province.