Informative link.

I don't see how you can limit access to something so public.. very futile in my opinion.

it's my understanding you can buy alcohol at pubs and clubs anyways. without a permit.

I've personally met drunk qataris in their landcruiser at the sailiene beach area, and other qatari friends of mine told me the public doesn't care anyways. I was shocked and relieved to see society taking steps towards being more open minded. its not so much the liquor, but rather the principle of being able to put what we want into our bodies. if booze are illigal, then so should being morbidly obese.

and don't give me that "alcohol is the destructive force in society" i was more drunk and routy off my prescription medication than i've ever been on bonding sauce.