The governor of Aden, Abdulrahman Shaikh, ordered a ban on chewing qat and using shammah and tambal inside government departments and executive offices during working hours. The decision was a workplace-discipline measure; it did not ban qat itself, which remained legal to grow and sell. The governor's office said the aim was to improve the working environment and respect official hours.[1]
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References
- Independent Arabia — Official decision bans qat in Aden facilities29 January 2026; governor Abdulrahman Shaikh's decision
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