Qatar Ban on Smoking

MANAT2010
By MANAT2010

Is Qatar has a ban on smoking in public place what???

Last evening I went to Doha corniche ,where I saw lot of men smoking openly . They behave like no problem to smoke here, in same area there were nonsmokers, families ,children’s everyone. It is disturbing for non smokers.

is Qatar govt banned smoking in parks& other public areas or is it ok to smoke in public place . or it is time to ban smoking in public places.

By rakabog• 14 Feb 2013 10:40
rakabog

I am a smoker and don't smoke in places where it is not aloud. But i strongly support the people that do, in hope they will bring freedom to smoke to rest of us :)

By Gadget Freak• 14 Feb 2013 08:53
Gadget Freak

I have no issues with smokers, as I feel everyone is entitled to their opinions and ways of life. But I feel smoking should be banned on a larger scale to to promote the riddance of "AVOIDABLE" health issues.

By Runner1409• 14 Feb 2013 08:14
Runner1409

Sure... ban sheesha at the same time...

By alfredmpunzalan• 14 Feb 2013 00:43
alfredmpunzalan

I am a smoker but I keep it in mind whenever I smoke if there are children of person that I think will be disturbed when I smoke... ban smoking? its like asking to ban most expats here in Qatar... all we need is discipline...

By tigabaguio• 13 Feb 2013 20:47
Rating: 5/5
tigabaguio

most of here enjoy smoking..

but at least there are restrictions and should be implemented..

if they can tolerate smoking in a gasoline station, it will be far to restrict it in a big space like corniche..

By MANAT2010• 13 Feb 2013 18:28
MANAT2010

yup as u said no care here i dnt no nobody report also ...

boys will be in group and smoking like small chimane....

By Mike01964• 13 Feb 2013 18:05
Mike01964

They should at least designate smoking areas so that us non-smokers can decide to avoid those areas or not.

Government won't do anything about it until they see te high medical costs associated with long term smoking (in my opinion).

By jayjay_28• 13 Feb 2013 17:43
Rating: 4/5
jayjay_28

they should ban smoking anywhere else....

By anonymous• 13 Feb 2013 17:09
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Smoking is banned in all enclosed areas but like most laws here, they are just optional.

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