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Will petrol station stores in Qatar start selling alcohol?

  • Nathenael Gemechu
  • December 26, 2021
The Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) has come out denying false claims on social media. Following claims being made on several social media platforms, WOQOD, Qatar’s main fuel company and operator…
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QDC tells customers to stock up before Qatar raises alcohol tax

  • Doha News Team
  • March 23, 2017
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Chantelle D’mello/Doha News Qatar’s only alcohol store is urging customers to take advantage of lower prices while they can, before a new “selective” tax…
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QDC starts charging annual fee to buy alcohol in Qatar

  • Lesley Walker
  • November 29, 2016
Starting Dec. 1, Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) will charge an annual fee to access its warehouse, which sells alcohol and pork products.
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Qatar Customs Authority destroys more than 30,000 bottles of liquor

  • Shabina S. Khatri
  • November 22, 2016
In a statement, officials said the bottles were first emptied and then crushed by heavy machinery.
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Official: Qatar to maintain public alcohol ban during World Cup

  • Riham Sheble and Victoria Scott
  • November 9, 2016
World Cup organizers have confirmed that alcohol will not be available in public places in Qatar in 2022, but have not ruled out sales at stadiums during the event.
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Qatar hotels to stop selling alcohol ahead of Eid Al Adha

  • Lesley Walker
  • August 19, 2016
This week, the Qatar Distribution Co. (QDC) sent text messages to customers with liquor permits announcing that the Abu Hamour outlet will close from Friday, Sept. 2 to the second day of Eid.
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Alcoholics Anonymous has a Qatar chapter that meets nine times a week

  • Peter Kovessy
  • May 29, 2016
For David and others like him, AA's chapter in Qatar has served as a lifeline as dozens of people here try to combat alcoholism. But not many even know the organization has a presence in Doha.
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Police seize more than 11,000 liters of bootleg booze from Qatar home

  • Peter Kovessy
  • June 11, 2015
A police raid of a dwelling yielded distillery equipment, supplies, 1,220 water bottles and 55 barrels, each with a capacity of 200 liters and filled with liquor, the Ministry of Interior said.
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Qatar hotels told not to sell alcohol in run-up to Eid Al Adha

  • Lesley Walker
  • April 27, 2015
The ban, which does not cover room service in hotels, is expected to come into effect from around September 14 and to last for 10 days. It is in addition to the existing prohibition for alcohol sales in Ramadan.
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