Tourists who gathered in Qatar for the World Cup, as well as in this country in general, have been strictly warned about some simple rules, the violation of which can lead to a large fine or imprisonment. If the fact that alcohol is prohibited in a Muslim country will “upset, but not stop” fans, as they say, then some innocent things in other countries in Qatar can result in a serious fine and even prison. It’s about vaping.
But first about alcohol: Qatari authorities have upset some fans by announcing a ban on alcohol in stadiums. In general, tourists can consume alcohol in their “reservations”, but its use is strictly controlled. You can drink in hotels, there are also shops where foreigners can buy spirits. Tourists were also separately warned that it is not allowed to bring alcohol into the country from abroad – in case of detection, the tourist faces either a fine or even deportation.
Next, about non-obvious vaping — tourists were warned that smoking is allowed in Qatar, but electronic cigarettes are suddenly illegal. Since 2014, anyone, including tourists, can face up to three months in jail if caught using e-cigarettes. The fine for vaping is also large — the amounts reach almost 100,000 hryvnias.