Mobile clinics of the Tobacco Control Program (TCP) at the Ministry of Health have played a key role in helping some 2,296 male and female smokers to give up smoking.
Some 9,710 smokers visited mobile clinics, of which 8,575, or 88.3 percent, were female smokers, and the remaining 11.7 percent, or 1,135 were male smokers, said Dr. Ali Al-Wadie, the TCP general supervisor.
On the reasons behind smoking, 68 percent claim peer pressure, 37 percent was attributed to imitation, while tension was the third major reason for smoking at 11 percent.
On the reasons that motivated smokers to quit smoking, health concerns topped other reasons at 59 percent, followed by religious factors (14 percent) and family pressure (13.4 percent).
TCP launched 10 anti-smoking mobile clinics to provide treatment and awareness services run by consultants and specialists. The anti-smoking field clinics are located in Riyadh, Jeddah, the Eastern Province, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Asir, Najran, Jazan and Jouf.
Kawthar Al-Shidwi, head of media and public relations at the TCP, said there are more than 58 anti-smoking centers throughout the Kingdom. She said they are meant to provide relief to as many smokers as possible at their work sites and break psychological barriers of smokers who are reluctant to approach anti-smoking centers.
Mobile clinics have separate sections for female smokers. They are equipped with female medical teams. They provide integrated services and privacy in dealing with patients, she said.
Ministry program helps over 2,000 to quit smoking
Ministry program helps over 2,000 to quit smoking
Where We Are Going Today: Adani Bar in Jeddah
- The two-way cheese sandwiches, paired with either strawberry or blueberry jam, play on sweet and savory contrasts
Located in Al-Rawdah, Adani Bar is a small cafe founded on Yemeni tea and coffee traditions, with a menu that mixes the familiar with personal interpretation.
The focus here is clearly on Adani tea. The classic version blends milk with tea and spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, cloves and habaq. It is served hot or cold and the balance remains steady in both forms.
Other drinks lean toward fusion, including the London, which combines Yemeni Haraz coffee with cinnamon paste, milk and maple syrup, and ya caramela, in which Adani tea is paired with a Haraz espresso shot and caramel sauce.
These drinks show experimentation, though some combinations feel busier than necessary and may not appeal to those who prefer simpler tastes.
Food options are limited, but show some variety nevertheless. Sandwiches such as the ultimate tuna — with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and tahini mayo — and the establishment’s turkey offering — a regional take on turkey and mozzarella — are filling without being heavy.
The two-way cheese sandwiches, paired with either strawberry or blueberry jam, play on sweet and savory contrasts.
And do not miss the lamb kebab, a new menu addition served both as a plate and a sandwich and served with yogurt, tahini and accompaniments that stay close to traditional flavors.
Desserts follow a similar approach. I tried the basboosa with Adani ice cream, which connected well with the cafe’s core theme. I also tried dibs and tahini brownies, both of which were rich and satisfying, boasting layered elements that made for generous portions.
