# Obnoxious Horn Bans United Arab Emirates Issues Health-Related Vuvuzela Fatwa By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuvuzela-fatwa References: [csmonitor](http://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0709/Vuvuzela-fatwa-United-Arab-Emirates-bans-the-loud-plastic-horns) & [newsjunkiepost](http://newsjunkiepost.com/2010/07/11/a-ban-on-world-cup-vuvuzelas-finally-a-fatwa-that-makes-sense/) Many people were introduced to the not-so-melodic voice of the vuvuzela during [the 2010 World Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-club-world-cup). As a result, few people will argue on behalf of the vuvuzela’s loud and grating noise. The [United Arab Emirates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-design) has concerns about the plastic horns and has issued a vuvuzela fatwa. Because of concerns that the noise from vuvuzelas is [harmful to human hearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo) in less than two minutes of exposure, the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments issued a health-related ban in the form of a vuvuzela fatwa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Noise Pollution Reduction:** The vuvuzela fatwa of the UAE presents an opportunity for businesses associated with noise reduction or elimination products and services. - **Alternative Fan Merchandise:** The ban on vuvuzelas in the UAE can lead to an increase in demand for alternative fan merchandise, creating an opportunity for businesses to sell alternative noisemakers or promotional materials. - **Outdoor Event Regulations:** The vuvuzela fatwa shows the necessity for stricter regulations on outdoor events, creating opportunity for event management and regulation businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** The ban on vuvuzelas highlights the need for event planners to consider the impact of noise pollution on attendees, creating opportunities for event management and regulation businesses. - **Consumer Electronics:** The vuvuzela ban calls for the need for innovative noise-canceling technology in consumer electronics, creating an opportunity for businesses specializing in sound engineering and consumer electronic manufacturing. - **Sports Merchandising:** The UAE's ban on vuvuzelas presents room for growth in alternative merchandise and game day novelties, creating an opportunity for businesses specializing in sports merchandising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cancer-Cutting Ultrasonic Shishas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesta-ushisha.md) - [Voice-Amplifying Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zephyr-pro.md) - [Soundproof Microphone Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phasma.md) - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Stress-Reducing Earplug Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplug-alternative.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbud-u.md) - [Upcycled Volleyball Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-trophy.md) - [UV-Blocking Promotional Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf40-football-jerseys.md)