Alexa

Just heard a rumour that from 5'oclock this afternoon no more alcohol can be served at beaches. furthermore, the pool bar at the W is closed...apparently the same goes for pools.
I just heard this a few minutes ago, not confirmed.
A beach party at a large hotel is already cancelled.

Kix

Guess it might upset someone who just happens to see someone drinking something...

Pathetic.

Alexa

Well, it is happening. If it is temporary I do not know yet.

britexpat76

I have heard **** all. That said I have drunk 9 bottles of wine with the Red Arrows and who gives a ****.

Irishbeekeeper

Should be ok after the 15th I think

Alexa

Why ? What is going on ?

scot47

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...20&version=KJV

soukie

Maybe it's something to do with the new regime. I can remember a time when Qatar was dry but I doubt if it will go that far especially with the World Cup etc... Looks like we are escaping back to UAE at the right time

Irishbeekeeper

Well Muharram is ongoing and the 9th and 10th i.e. the 14th and 15th of November are sensitive days so maybe they decided to keep it dry till after?
I might be wrong

Alexa

Strange thing is, some places were shut down and others were not....and nothing official as far as I know :/

Millhouse

Isn't this more important to the Shias than the Sunni Qataris?

Patsy Stoned

What the f**k is that load of bollocks all about sweetie?

Irishbeekeeper

Yes, I guess I am just being optimistic about maybe the government showing a bit of solidarity with the Shia minority.
Like I said earlier, I could be wrong

Alexa

I'd say you most likely are.
Now I hear alcohol is banned from all outside areas.
No confirmation or reason from the government as of yet though.

OleJanx

There was a time when you couldn't go to a hotel and have a drink, but it wasn't entirely dry - you used to get a booze permit, issued by the British Embassy, to spend at the Cable and Wireless syndicate- originally 400 QR, later 500....