The state has no say In that as long as the family disapproves the marriage. There is no written law that prevent such marriages. In case of men, government's approval is must for ease of citizenship for their wives and offspring. Citizenship of Qatari women's offspring have been debated for years at many forums, with many of our elders at the advisory council expressed their disapproval of reviewing the citizenship law. Ministry of welfare records were bad indication for reaching a final amendment of the current citizenship law, as it shows high percentage of failed interracial marriages among Qatari women. Where they end up divorced and living on welfare. All those cases are well documented, and most qataris are aware of consequences of allowing such marriages. That's why most families think twice before giving their consent to interracial marriages