Didn't work before and it won't work now. Spinneys was here years ago and it closed because once people realized it wasn't going to sell pork then there was no point in going. I for one am not going all the way out to the mall just for a grocery store.
Want pork, go to Dubai, and to those who dont like Qatar saying 'this is Qatar and not Dubai' then why are you living here???????????????????????? God, I get pissed off when topics like this are opened.
Become? I AM! We did over 3 years in Kuwait and, like most other expats from Kuwait, we became adept at making alcohol. From beer to flavoured "flash" using a still.
t_coffe_or_me is correct about the syndicate when the British Embassy authorised and I think sponsored (not ran) it. It was run by Cable & Wireless in the eighties and then later by one of the British linked engineering companies. There was a strictly applied earnings limit to purchase which spurned a big black market business.
QP, who had the only official bar (The Open Arms) in Qatar, had their own syndicate in Doha originally based behind the Falcon Club but latterly in the RAA complex. The permits were approved by QP themselves. Haris (I think he now works for QDC unless he's retired) was the senior barman in the club and can mix any cocktail you care to name.
When C&W moved out they had "accrued" in excess of QR one million riyals which they donated to Doha College for the artificial soccer pitch.
Earlier when Syndicate was run by the British Embassy lots of people made money by selling in the black market. A bottle for Qr. 10 to 15 used to be sold for 200+ in the black market.
Yes I totally agree with you. However, many of the local public opposes the sell of alcohol and have started expressing that publicly in many forums more than any time before.
In the other hand,many establishments were permmited to sell alcohol lately that includes restaurants at the pearl and recently opened hotels.
That's why some local writers have hinted about regulating the sell of alcohol in some articles lately.
As for pork, I understand that's a main ingredient in many dishes around the world. Allowing certain pork products can be essential with the influx of foreigners in the country. Even if the authorities approves the sell of pork , The question is whether the local partner will accept selling it at the local stores.
Hay, Spinneys has opened after a longer wait but rich with products as ausi, US and France lines. They have a good collection of basically everything with fresh bakery items, directly from their bakery... So I paid a visit today.. :)
QDC is the only entity of Qatar Airways making money, why on earth would they even consider closing it, unless they wont to close down QA at the same time?
The locals buy their booze on the black market, why not let them use QDC and then they would have no reason to shut it down.
Closing QDC makes no sense unless you ban the hotels selling it as well. If you are going to take a principaled stand make it on everything. Then it will be goodbye to many international events in Qatar, a sad day.
will imnpact Qatar's attemtps to open up and be seen as "non-Muslim friendly"? What about recruitment from the West? It seems like a very strange move for a country that is bidding for the World Cup.
The sell of liquor is permitted to Qatar airways only, which also operates QDC. As many of you are aware , it's only a matter of time till QDC is shutdown and sell of alcohol will be limited to 5 star hotels. Most of the local public is pushing for that & it's in the advisory council agenda for some time now as it violates Qatar constitution.
Permit for selling pork can never be passed by authorities without the approval/recommendation of both ministries & advisory council. And this will not happen anytime soon ;)
Spinneys is an "English" minded supermarket - so its products are more swayed to the Brits & Commonwealth tastes.
Carrefour is a "French" minded supermarkey - and likewise is slanted to the French taste.
Hence, you will find some product lines not offered by Carrefour, and for people like me, makes me happy, as they also carry some limited Australian lines as well - such as cheese, chocolates, cake mixes, cream, honey, etc. (The cake mix is a cracker, as it uses proper fluor, God only knows what the other stuff is)
Are you guys expecting something in Spinny's which other Supermarkets like Carrefour,Giant and Megarmart does not carry? That also a forbidden item in public.
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Was in Spinneys yesterday and can confirm that they have an application in to sell pork. I don't fancy their chances though!
Why do we want pork? Because it tastes nice and us atheists love a bacon sarnie!
Didn't work before and it won't work now. Spinneys was here years ago and it closed because once people realized it wasn't going to sell pork then there was no point in going. I for one am not going all the way out to the mall just for a grocery store.
Spinney has got a reputation in UAE and people will just have to get used to the New form of Spinney's in Qatar. Will it work lets see..
Well the topic was opened to just let people know that spinneys is open. Nothing wrong with that.
Want pork, go to Dubai, and to those who dont like Qatar saying 'this is Qatar and not Dubai' then why are you living here???????????????????????? God, I get pissed off when topics like this are opened.
In saudi, it was a barter system..
The Yanks had the bacon and the Brits had the alcohol .. ;O)
Cheers buddy..........no. Alcohol no pork.............yeh!
Great qatar great spinneys
Become? I AM! We did over 3 years in Kuwait and, like most other expats from Kuwait, we became adept at making alcohol. From beer to flavoured "flash" using a still.
t_coffe_or_me is correct about the syndicate when the British Embassy authorised and I think sponsored (not ran) it. It was run by Cable & Wireless in the eighties and then later by one of the British linked engineering companies. There was a strictly applied earnings limit to purchase which spurned a big black market business.
QP, who had the only official bar (The Open Arms) in Qatar, had their own syndicate in Doha originally based behind the Falcon Club but latterly in the RAA complex. The permits were approved by QP themselves. Haris (I think he now works for QDC unless he's retired) was the senior barman in the club and can mix any cocktail you care to name.
When C&W moved out they had "accrued" in excess of QR one million riyals which they donated to Doha College for the artificial soccer pitch.
As in Saudi, the local embassy employees will be able to make a killing by selling alcohol and the expats will become experts in brewing their own....
Earlier when Syndicate was run by the British Embassy lots of people made money by selling in the black market. A bottle for Qr. 10 to 15 used to be sold for 200+ in the black market.
Where would the government employees who receive an "entertaining alcohol allowance" obtain their supplies if QDC closed?.........the palace?
I doubt very much it will close but they could reduce the amount allowed or increase the minimum earnings for being able to buy it.
Yes I totally agree with you. However, many of the local public opposes the sell of alcohol and have started expressing that publicly in many forums more than any time before.
In the other hand,many establishments were permmited to sell alcohol lately that includes restaurants at the pearl and recently opened hotels.
That's why some local writers have hinted about regulating the sell of alcohol in some articles lately.
As for pork, I understand that's a main ingredient in many dishes around the world. Allowing certain pork products can be essential with the influx of foreigners in the country. Even if the authorities approves the sell of pork , The question is whether the local partner will accept selling it at the local stores.
I can live without that alcohol as it is also forbiden in our religion. But pork is not!
But I agree with everyone, if they want to ban alcohol, there should be no exception. Ban it totally!
Pork was available in the country till 1979 in Ali bin Ali supermarket and Qatar cold store.
As soon as Pork was stopped these 2 Supermarkets are gone with the wind but QCS is still running but as a normal local grocery store.
Sooooooooo many people meditating on pork !
Many years ago QGPC (now QP) were authorised to import veal and ham pies for commonwealth night.
Miracles CAN occur!
Years? Try decades.
It's taken over 20 years of perpetual rumours for the shop to open!
Hay, Spinneys has opened after a longer wait but rich with products as ausi, US and France lines. They have a good collection of basically everything with fresh bakery items, directly from their bakery... So I paid a visit today.. :)
nice to hear that all are OK..
UK have been trying since ages to get the right combination, the secret numbers still elude me....lol
LK and gang are on vacation, but allure of QL.....irresistable :)
QDC is the only entity of Qatar Airways making money, why on earth would they even consider closing it, unless they wont to close down QA at the same time?
The locals buy their booze on the black market, why not let them use QDC and then they would have no reason to shut it down.
Closing QDC makes no sense unless you ban the hotels selling it as well. If you are going to take a principaled stand make it on everything. Then it will be goodbye to many international events in Qatar, a sad day.
Even limiting the sale to 5 star hotels should not be allowed.
Ban it completely or allow it normally, why is it so hard to take a decision on alcohol.
Ice mainden what happens if you dont get the right combination for the lock? refering to your signature..:)
I hope you and Lion King and the kids are doing well..:)
Well, they have nice turkey bratwurst.
LOL Ice Maiden, I'm having withdrawal symptoms just thinking about it ;-)
Matter of time before QDC shut down. Noooooooooo :(
will imnpact Qatar's attemtps to open up and be seen as "non-Muslim friendly"? What about recruitment from the West? It seems like a very strange move for a country that is bidding for the World Cup.
What exactly does Qatar want to be?
Brit your amazing as always.. Have you seen the lastest Nanny McPhee film with the flying piggies..
good and valid point genesis..
The sell of liquor is permitted to Qatar airways only, which also operates QDC. As many of you are aware , it's only a matter of time till QDC is shutdown and sell of alcohol will be limited to 5 star hotels. Most of the local public is pushing for that & it's in the advisory council agenda for some time now as it violates Qatar constitution.
Permit for selling pork can never be passed by authorities without the approval/recommendation of both ministries & advisory council. And this will not happen anytime soon ;)
all good things come to he/she that waits...and waits...and waits...and waits...and waits....
I hope they stock good chocolates!
Spinneys is an "English" minded supermarket - so its products are more swayed to the Brits & Commonwealth tastes.
Carrefour is a "French" minded supermarkey - and likewise is slanted to the French taste.
Hence, you will find some product lines not offered by Carrefour, and for people like me, makes me happy, as they also carry some limited Australian lines as well - such as cheese, chocolates, cake mixes, cream, honey, etc. (The cake mix is a cracker, as it uses proper fluor, God only knows what the other stuff is)
Mick
brit, too good...
now it would be hard to grille it (lechon?)
brit i luv it lol
Perhaps it could be flown in ...
soniya its hard to explain :) only someone who eats pork as well understands lol
Why do you guys are behind PORK?? :))
Ruby, This is Qatar and not Dubai.
8 days and counting down... have a blast tonight ;-))
mine on the 20th! Lol!
not sure about tonight, the Eagle has landed for me ;-))
but no pork! Lol!
Kudos to you, you have a quota of 2kgs extra pork for next month ;-)
why allow it here? Why can't they just regulate sale or pork products in the same way as they regulate the sale of liquors!
bogster74 spinneys is a supermarket chain that has a non muslim section that sells pork and liquor.
Are you guys expecting something in Spinny's which other Supermarkets like Carrefour,Giant and Megarmart does not carry? That also a forbidden item in public.
It's a supermarket, pretty much like MegaMart etc ;-)
What does this Spinney's serve,anyone care to share....
should have known its too early to hope for perhaps in few years...
I'm not heading anywhere and certainly not near the US base....
;-) you hit the nail BANG on the head ;-))
Is that where you're headed too? ;-))
Or you can find a friend on the US Base, then you can have all the pork you want.
Did you know that 50% of the meat consumed worldwide is pork. That's a lot of people going to hell according to some....
No piggie???? :-(
What pray is so special about Spinneys ??
Then who cares. Just another grocery store.
My bet would be no.
No, at the moment no non-muslim section, unfortunately
Finally......
Do they have non-muslim section?
Are they selling Pork?
I've been at the Mall and found Spinneys opened
Do they sell pork?