alcohol Archives

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News

Will petrol station stores in Qatar start selling alcohol?

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

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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News

QDC starts charging annual fee to buy alcohol in Qatar

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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News

Qatar Customs Authority destroys more than 30,000 bottles of liquor

In a statement, officials said the bottles were first emptied and then crushed by heavy machinery.

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Sports News

Official: Qatar to maintain public alcohol ban during World Cup

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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News

Qatar hotels to stop selling alcohol ahead of Eid Al Adha

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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Life

Alcoholics Anonymous has a Qatar chapter that meets nine times a week

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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Life

Police seize more than 11,000 liters of bootleg booze from Qatar home

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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Culture
Life

Qatar hotels told not to sell alcohol in run-up to Eid Al Adha

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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