Qatar Campaigners Say They Want To Preserve The Islamic Country's Culture And Values

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/qatar-launches-campaign-for-modest-dress-code-for-tourists-9438452.html

/// Article 57 of its constitution stipulates that it is a “duty of all” who reside in or enter the country to “abide by public order and morality, observe national traditions and established customs”. ///

[jackthehat]

I imagine you have a certain amount of sympathy with their stance.

[anotheoldgit]

jackthehat

Yes if they want to set certain standards and also protect their culture and traditions in their own country, why not.

But at the same time I would like to see this country being able to set certain rules to visitors to this country,

[jackthehat]

I'm sure you would.
How, in an enlightened democracy, would you suggest we accomplish that?

[emmie]

shame we can't say the same.

[ichkeria]

I'm of the opinion that neither Qatar nor the UK should be attempting to impose a cultural code on anyone. Qatar on the other hand is a tiny, largely mono-cultural state, so polite requests to observe customs are slightly less inappropriate provided they aren't enforced by law.
For the UK to attempt to do such a thing would be ... silly

[emmie]

would it, why? some have landed on these shores and don't seem to give a hoot about our culture, ways and way of life, leading totally separate existences from the rest as though in a little fiefdom of their own, obeying
laws that are not made here. perhaps that doesn't sit with some, i have gone past the point of caring.

[sandyRoe]

Their way of life also frowns on alcohol. Will football fans at the world cup have a dry time?

[emmie]

i doubt it, though if caught expect to lose some part of your anatomy for the privilege,

[sandyRoe]

I wonder how much a pint of beer costs in a hotel in one of those Middle East countries?

[emmie]

probably about the same as it does in London, a proverbial arm and a leg

[Peter Pedant]

When in Rome ... so the idea has been around for a long time

If you dont wish to comply with Qatari law, then dont go.

Having said that - the dress code looks somewhat rigid.
Should we be calling a burqa a 'bomb-dress' ?

and AOG, as you know you can really go around in a speedo - that would be only in a speedo and nothing else....here. I wont even go into what sadhus wear in India - or not.....

[emmie]

i have seen enough women who dress in burqua and veil here, so no chance i want to see more, besides i won't be following the football.

[emmie]

seems very expensive

http://www.expatarrivals.com/qatar/cost-of-living-in-qatar

[sp1814]

If Qatar is a dry state, then all the World Cup fans will have to watch all the games sober...and at that point, they might realise how dull football actually is.

I wonder if UEFA have considered the implications of this?

[emmie]

it isn't a dry state, however there are rules on buying, consumption

https://blogs.jobs.ac.uk/working-in-qatar/2011/08/16/pour-yourself-a-glass/

[ChillDoubt]

I wonder if UEFA have considered the implications of this?
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I would hazard a guess they skip over the finer details when having their pockets lined (allegedly, of course).

[emmie]

i have supplied a link, the blogger obviously knows the pitfalls.

[viv38]

emmie love your post at 15:49.

[anotheoldgit]

/// Alcohol is expensive, can only be purchased from one warehouse and requires a permit . The cheapest bottles of wine are around 40 QAR, while many perfectly decent vintages can be found for around 75 QAR. A six pack of beer is about 70 QAR, while a bottle of spirits (1.5 litre) is at least100 QAR. Drinking out is more expensive, with a bottle of wine costing about 250 QAR, a bottle of beer 40 QAR and an average cocktail at 60 QAR. ///

Over £11 for a six pack of beers.

£6.40 for a bottle of beer and £9.60 for a cocktail out.

[237SJ]

I can`t remember how much a beer is in the hotels but it`s not that expensive. Drinks tend to be expensive in any hotels anywhere in the world. Anyway, who`s counting? Most ex pats can afford it.