that you're not familiar with the way things are..in Qatar.

(1) It's Ramadan time...everyone knows that during these times until the Eid Al Adha is PROMOTION TIME for the police. I won't go to the details...you can ask your friends for more information.

(2)You are in QATAR...not in Dubai or in the Philippines. Despite the fact that there is a Christian/catholic church in Qatar, it is still an Islamic country.

UNSOLICITED ADVISE: I think you better be more observant around you...I'm not saying that you're not. Just ask your friends who have been here in Qatar longer than you.

PEACE! :)