New Regulations for Shisha in Qatar

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New regulations were announced from the Qatari Ministry of Business and Trade, Al Raya arabic newspaper reported today. The regulations requires the service providers to meet very strict set of conditions and multiple stage licensing in order to minimize health and environmental harm, the paper stated.

A step in the right direction, in my opinion.

By drsam• 13 May 2012 09:31
drsam

that's for new licenses. what about the old licences already running? isn't it a way to monopolise yet another sector?

By 2020 Olympics• 13 May 2012 08:35
2020 Olympics

Agree with OP. While pleasant and enjoyable, Shisha is potentially addictive and bad for health.

By anonymous• 13 May 2012 07:56
anonymous

Many will not see it that way. Many believe its not as harmful as cigarettes and its part of their culture. If its part of your culture to die early that is...

By Translator• 13 May 2012 07:47
Translator

You mean less people at the cancer hospital?

By anonymous• 13 May 2012 07:42
anonymous

Probably a good move, but not going to be popular!

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