Key Takeaways
- Separate smoking sections mandatory in eateries
- Tobacco shops must be 150 meters from mosques, schools
- Restaurants need permits for tobacco service
Saudi Arabia has implemented updated tobacco regulations, requiring shops to operate at least 150 meters away from mosques and educational institutions.
The regulations mandate that restaurants and cafes obtain special permits before serving tobacco products, with clear signage prohibiting sales to minors displayed on exterior facades.
Establishments must create separate smoking sections in table-service venues and isolate tobacco preparation areas from food handling zones.
The technical specifications prohibit outdoor tobacco consumption and ban storage of flammable materials near charcoal burners used for shisha.
The 150-meter buffer zone represents an expansion of previous restrictions, potentially affecting existing tobacco retailers located near protected facilities.
Implementation will require coordination between municipal authorities and health officials to ensure compliance across the Kingdom’s retail and hospitality sectors.
Establishments found violating the new requirements face potential permit revocation and financial penalties.
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