<p>Whilst the implementation of this decision is yet  to be cleared, the decision will mainly limit the sales in residential areas and  markets that are close to schools. <br /><br /><span XSSCleaned="line-height: 1.4em;">The written decision has not been  publicly circulated yet but the officials and some local releases confirmed that  decision will impact grocery stores in certain districts. It was implied that  cigarettes can continue to be sold as usual in the Emirate at the shopping  malls, mini-markets at petrol stations, big stores, hypermarkets, shops at  commercial zones, industrial districts and grocery stores, as long as they&nbsp; are  not located near schools or certain residential areas.</span><span XSSCleaned="line-height: 1.4em;">No announcements have  been made about how inspections and market compliance will be carried out. It is  anticipated that the Sharjah Economic Department will also be involved to ensure  compliance at the points of sales.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>It is expected that officials at  Sharjah Council passed this decision to adhere with World Health Organization  and national policies in the UAE adopted for anti-tobacco and mainly to ensure  that cigarettes are not made available for sale to children and unaccompanied  minors.</p>