Riyadh, Feb. 11 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH) has introduced a ban on the sale of tobacco products in kiosks, grocery stores, and central markets.

This move is part of a broader set of draft proposals aimed at regulating tobacco sales and other products in commercial establishments.

One of the primary proposals is that tobacco products must be 100 percent invisible to customers. Tobacco items must be stored in closed drawers, in compliance with the standards set by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).

Additionally, the sale of tobacco will be restricted to individuals aged 18 and older. Sellers will be required to request age verification through identification before...