20—SATURDAY Vanguard, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 installations – which are confidential areas, and do not engage in public homosexual relationships. Fans should avoid public displays of affection. “Holding hands in public is tolerated, but nothing beyond that is really acceptable. Concerning alcoholic drinks, fans should note that it is not permitted to bring alcohol, which is forbidden under Islamic religious law, into Qatar. “Fans should avoid traveling with alcohol from their country of origin or purchasing duty-free products to avoid confiscation upon arrival into Qatar. Alcohol is not part of Qatari culture, and as such is not sold in supermarkets, but it is served in licensed restaurants and in many hotels across the country. But during the World Cup, alcohol will be available in certain designated areas. Fans will be able to buy beer once they are inside the perimeter of the stadiums from a select number of beach clubs and kiosks on the stadium grounds, but not within the stadiums themselves. Fans should note that drinking alcohol outside of designated areas is prohibited and that the legal drinking age in Qatar is 21. Visitors should take off their shoes when entering a mosque or a Qatari guest room, known as a Majlis. In addition, Qataris greet others of the same gender by shaking hands, while they salute the opposite gender without touching. Qatar is a conservative Islamic society. So whether you are a man or a woman, it’s better to wear modest clothes in public. Women are not expected to cover their hair in public, but they are expected to do so when visiting mosques. Fans attending matches should note that the removal of shirts in the stadium is not permitted. Foreign visitors to Qatar learn how to bargain with shopkeepers. Do not pay the first amount quoted by the salesmen. Start lower than your ideal price and come up slowly until you reach a deal. Avoid asking personal questions, “especially about female members of someone’s family, and steer away from Interesting fac •First World Cup in Arab Country •Qatar will be Second Asian Country to •First ever World Cup to be held in wint • First Host Country to Have Never Play •Smallest Nation to Host FIFA World C •Most Expensive World Cup •Least Number of Stadiums to Host FIF •Most Compact World Cup Ever •28 Days World Cup – Shortest World C •Record Number of Visitors •The Stadium in Qatar will be equ Conditioning •World Cup is expected to Bridging the and the Middle East •First World Cup Without Queen Elizab Why is Qatar controversia One of the most discussed issues of the Qa of workers hired to build the infrastructur International Trade Union Confederation system leaves migrant workers vulnerable Do’s and Don’ts during Qatar World Cup 2022 •Touch a woman and go to jail • Removal of shirts in the stadium is not permitted • Avoid asking personal questions especially about female members • Holy day in Qatar is Friday The upcoming World Cup will be the first time that the international FIFA championship tournament is played in a Muslim and an Arab country. Host country Qatar expects about 1.5 million visitors from all over the world, equal to about half of the country’s population. The global games held every four years and making their first appearance in the Middle East, will be played between November 20 and December 18 this year due to the unbearable heat that Qatar experiences in the summer. Never touch a woman who is not related to you, this can result in jail time and costly fines for you. Do not photograph police officers or military expressing admiration for their material possessions,” . When eating in restaurants, he added, “you can call the waiter by using the palm of your hand and not your index finger.” Qatar has great food and, besides local cuisine, the Indian food is very good due to the large number of Indian citizens living in the country. It is important to keep in mind that the first day of the week is Sunday, the weekend is Friday and Saturday, and the holy day is Friday, so banks and other services will be closed. She concluded: “Have fun when you come to Qatar! Enjoy what you came to watch. Everybody is welcome to Qatar.” World Cup 2022: What to expect besides the foo Music festivals, cultural activitie await visitors before and during It is not just 32 of the planet’s best football teams and more than a million football fans heading to Qatar this month. Some of the world’s most famous entertainment stars are also on their way to the Gulf country, which has announced a flurry of events and activities to offer visitors and residents more than just football. Qatar is bursting onto the global stage later this month with an estimated five billion people – more than half the population of Earth – expected to tune in to FIFA World Cup games. With the world watching, Qatar is determined to put on a show. Dozens of hotel and leisure complexes have been built in the 12 years since Qatar was awarded hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup. New entertainment venues, beaches, resorts, museums, and restaurants – it is all part of the package. There are no fewer than three music festivals running concurrently while the World Cup is on. Fans will get to enjoy acts including Black Eyed Peas and Armin van Buuren. Enrique Iglesias played at Doha Golf Club on Friday, with the same venue expected to host Black Eyed Peas. The Arcadia Festival, with three iconic stages, will attract more than 100 international artists and run from November 19 to December 19, a day after the World Cup final. The event includes a fire-breathing 50-tonne Spider and a laser-heavy Reactor stage set. Daydream Festival, meanwhile, is taking over the famous Doha Golf Club hosting electronic acts, including Tiesto, Alesso, ATB and Paul van Dyk. Qatar’s iconic Museum of Islamic Art reopened to the public last month. Among the wave of new openings for visitors in 2022 was the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. 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