DUBAI - United Arab Emirates: British American Tobacco, leading international tobacco company with brands like Dunhill, Kent and Benson & Hedges denies any future plans to sell its cigarettes via vending machines in the UAE.
Based on recent articles in the media about tobacco companies lobbying for a licence to sell cigarettes via vending machines in commercial and shopping malls, the company's spokesperson Dr. Ralf Leinweber said: "We do not currently own any vending machines in the UAE and have no plans to sell our cigarettes via vending machines in the future."
BAT reinforces its position of marketing its cigarettes in a responsible way by focusing on adult smokers only (18 years and above as defined by UAE law) and being committed to Youth Smoking Prevention activities. The company also advocates age verification for cigarette buyers at any point of sale for tobacco products.
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About British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco is the world's most international tobacco company. British American Tobacco employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. The company's global drive brands include Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall. British American Tobacco is present in more than 180 countries around the world. In the GCC British American Tobacco operates in all of the six Member States of the Arabian Gulf Co-operation Council. Apart from the global brands the company offers brands like Carlton, Rothmans and John Player to adult smokers.
For more information, please contact:
Ralf Leinweber
Mobile 00971505536892
Email: ralf_leinweber@bat.com
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Tel: + 971 4 391 12 00
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