GAM starts receiving applications for argileh licence renewals

By Petra - Apr 02,2014 - Last updated at Apr 02,2014

AMMAN — The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started on Wednesday receiving applications to renew licences for serving argileh at cafés.

GAM said the applications are only for renewals and not for new licences, noting that it is not authorised to monitor health standards related to allowing argileh smoking.

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