Doha: Beware of those who come to Qatar to think that the World Cup is football. Celebrations have a limit, and crossing the line drawn by Qatar will get the work of eight. Qatar is preparing for the World Cup with strict rules, including sex restrictions and alcohol bans. Violators could face jail time. If you do things like drug trafficking and use during the World Cup, you are not in a dilemma.
Qatari authorities have decided to impose strict sex control during the World Cup. Qatar is a country that forbids premarital sex. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison. There are indications that there will be no concessions for those coming to the World Cup. Unmarried men and women are also prohibited from sharing rental accommodation. There are reports that unmarried women with different family names are barred from booking. Homosexuality can also be punished.
Qatar bans alcohol in public Alcohol parties as part of the World Cup will not be allowed in Qatar. There are warnings of dire consequences if caught with alcohol. However, during the World Cup, there are plans to allow alcohol in special fan zones, depending on the interests of European countries. People who wear clothes without covering their bodies properly in public will also be trapped. Qatar also says that those who use or smuggle drugs, including cocaine, should not come to the World Cup. Those who smuggle drugs into Qatar face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of between 100,000 riyals (approximately Rs. 21.50 lakhs) and 3,00,000 riyals (approximately Rs. 64.50 lakhs). If convicted, he faces up to life in prison or the death penalty. Strict punishment awaits those who have close links with drug users or smugglers. Teams, including England, have warned their football fans to come to Qatar and treat them with dignity. British police have said they will co-operate fully with Qatari officials to nab drug traffickers during the World Cup.