ABC launches no smoking policy in its malls

ABC Mall inaugurated its no smoking policy at its Ashrafieh branch Thursday as part of an awareness campaign combating the dangers of smoking.

The chain of malls, with the exception of its restaurants, are now smoke-free. Restaurants will be smoke-free every Monday.

The head of ABC’s administrative board, Tripoli MP Robert Fadel, launched the campaign “for a smoke free environment” during a news conference held in coordination with the environment, health and tourism ministers.

“This campaign contributes to raising the awareness of society and decision makers on the dangers of smoking,” Fadel said, adding that he insisted the malls be the first to implement the law.

Parliament passed a law in August 2011 to ban smoking in public places, due to take effect in September this year.