Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums

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Qatar has banned sales of beer at stadiums at the 2022 World Cup.

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The country's authorities have introduced the ban in an attempt to curb alcohol consumption, which is largely frowned upon in Islam.

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Alcohol is still available in Qatar and can be purchased from liquor stores and hotels, but not at any of the stadiums.

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The decision comes after Qatar was criticized for its poor treatment of migrant workers during its preparations for the tournament.

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Qatar has banned the sale of beer in stadiums hosting World Cup matches, a government official said on Wednesday.

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The conservative Muslim country is one of 12 nations to have qualified for the World Cup finals in Russia this summer.

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"We want to offer a warm welcome to all our guests and we don't want them to feel like they're in a foreign country," the official told Reuters. "It's about the culture and image of our country."

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The Qatar Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy announced that alcohol will not be sold at any of the stadiums hosting matches at the 2022 World Cup.

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This decision is a result of a concern over fan safety, as well as the Islamic belief that alcohol is forbidden.

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