Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
Britain could soon force cigarette makers to sell plain, brand-free packets as the government seeks to deter a habit which it says is responsible for over 100,000 UK deaths a year and puts pressure on the public health system.
A three-month consultation launched by the government on Monday will ask for views on whether packets of cigarettes should be changed to a plain, standardised template, remain as they are, or be fashioned in a different way.
British governments have already banned tobacco advertising, introduced stark health warnings and images of smoking-related diseases on packets, and earlier this month imposed a ban on tobacco displays in large shops to deter would-be buyers.
Health officials in Bahrain are said to be watching developments ‘with interest’ and are planning to introduce new measures in the kingdom to encourage smokers to trash the ash.
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THE Lulu Hypermarket Food Festival 2012 starts today and promises to take customers on a journey around the world with a showcase of exciting regional cuisines from India, Thailand, China, the Philippines, alongside a variety of Arabian cuisines.
Also, look out for special one-day offers, raffle prize draws and a cookery contest. And check out the special offers including Australian Silver Side/kg - BD3.490, Australian Beef Top Side/kg - BD3.690, Breaded Chicken Boneless/kg - BD2.790, Frozen Cream Dory Fish Fillet/kg - BD1.790, Perdix Whole Chicken 1.2kg x 10pcs - BD9.925, Heinz Tomato Ketchup - BD0.995 and Dunar Festiva Basmati Rice 20kg+2kg Free.
The festival runs until May 2.
