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This move enhances the companys regional dominance and supports the growing consumer base across the Middle East In July 2025, a major Middle Eastern tobacco manufacturer introduced an advanced product innovation by launching premium heated tobacco devices integrated with eco-friendly designs and smart cooling systems in key urban markets, highlighting increasing adoption of next-generation tobacco solutions and strong consumer preference for reduced-risk alternatives in the region In April 2025, another Middle Eastern player expanded its footprint by introducing a diversified portfolio of premium cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes across urban centers in Egypt and Qatar, targeting middle-class consumers and strengthening its presence in the regional tobacco products market In August 2024, a key Middle Eastern tobacco company scaled up operations by rolling out flavored heated tobacco sticks and AI-enabled distribution platforms in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for efficient consumer targeting
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