A tax on unhealthy products such as tobacco, fast food, soft drinks must be introduced in Oman soon, Minister of Health Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi told Times of Oman. Last November, the GCC governments agreed to impose a unified tax of 100% on tobacco and related products, according to Kuwait New Agency. However, Dr Jawad Al Lawati, senior consultant and rapporteur of the National Tobacco Control Committee at the Ministry of Health, said that such taxes have not been implemented yet but must be imposed in Oman as early as possible, especially as cigarette prices here are lower compared to other countries. (Times of Oman)