In the first ten months of 2025, ADRA conducted 1,661 field visits and 21 inspection campaigns targeting tobacco and e-cigarette vendors.

Authorities reported 61 warnings and 18 violations tied to tobacco sales near schools during the same period, underscoring focused enforcement in school zones.

ADRA Director-General Mohammed Muneef Al Mansoori stressed the authority’s commitment to a safe business environment, robust health standards, and consumer protection, noting that relatively low violations reflect wide compliance and effective awareness campaigns.

Al Mansouri highlighted high compliance rates and the effectiveness of awareness programs in improving knowledge on health, safety, and transparency within the business sector.

The initiative aims to safeguard public health and consumers while ensuring high health, safety, and environmental standards across Abu Dhabi’s markets.

There are ongoing public smoking restrictions and potential future moves toward broader bans in public spaces as part of the National Tobacco Control Committee’s aims.

Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2019 imposes a 100% excise tax on tobacco products to deter consumption and support public-health objectives.

Laws cited include Wadeema’s Law restricting tobacco sales to minors and requiring age verification, and Federal Law No. 15 of 2009 on Tobacco Control prohibiting sales to minors and advertising, with shisha-venue restrictions near sensitive areas.

ADRA’s actions aim to promote public health, consumer rights, intellectual property protection, and a fair business environment, with a focus on school zones.

ADRA noted that violations were limited relative to the number of active establishments and inspections, indicating strong compliance and effective awareness campaigns.

UAE law bans tobacco sales within 150 meters of schools and prohibits sales to minors, with penalties including at least three months in prison and fines of AED 15,000 or more; smoking in the presence of children carries a AED 5,000 penalty.

Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) closed two shops and issued 61 warnings and 18 violations related to tobacco sales near schools and within proximity to educational institutions, as part of ongoing enforcement.