The Evolution of Tobacco In Saudi Arabia

 

Tobacco use especially through smoking is one of the oldest leisure practices across the globe dating as far as 2000 years ago. Initially the practice was wrapped around cultural and religious activities but has evolved over the years to become an acceptable enjoyment activity in spite of the various health fronted by medical practitioners.

In Saudi Arabia, tobacco remains one of the most utilized stimulant drugs retailed with a health warning of the possible risks as well as a firm age restriction notice. Traditionally, tobacco was grown, leaves dried and smoked through a tobacco pipe. For convenience, the paper rolls were invented which also led to the invention of the ready cigarettes. However, as part of enhancing the tobacco use experience, tobacco lovers now prefer rolling their own tobacco using special rolling paper and also utilize filter tips to make the smoking more palatable and safe to use.

As a result of the rising number of tobacco users in Saudi Arabia, the country has recorded an increase in the demand for tobacco accessories such as rolling paper, filter tips, tobacco bowls among others. It is estimated that there are over 200 tobacco accessories retailers in Saudi Arabia especially in the main cities. The various retailers stock varying brands of tobacco accessories from different manufacturers.

Speaking to one of the most reputed tobacco accessories distributor and retailer in Riyadh and Dammam cities, Prime Puff Paper, quality is the greatest concern among the buyers. Prime Puff Paper stocks premium tobacco accessories such as rolling papers, filter tips and bowls. It is also commendable that the shop has embraced technology and runs an online shop where tobacco lovers across Saudi Arabia can make their orders online and deliveries are made to them.

Clearly, tobacco usage has undergone significant evolution and while modernity has been embraced, there are various traces of the orthodox tobacco smoking practice such as own rolling or use of the pipe. It is also noted that scientific research has made significant enhancements to the practice in pursuit or minimizing the risks associated with tobacco usage.