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43 * The prohibition of alcohol in public spaces directly conflicted with the requirements set forth by FIFA for host cities . 4 To comprehend the Qatari leadership's response to this challenge, it is crucial to examine the various strategies employed by Qatar throughout history to address the presence of alcohol within its society . This challenge emerged early on, as Qatar maintained significant connections with foreign nations and their populations . A prominent example of these early connections is the British Empire, which governed the emirate until 1971 . Other notable connections arose from the development of the country's oil industry, which led to a substantial influx of foreign workers . To gain a comprehensive understanding of Qatari attitudes, we will analyze a range of primary sources . Firstly, we will examine official correspondence from the British government during its period of influence in Qatar . Secondly, we will scrutinize statements made by Qatari leaders, as doc...
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אדמוני, אריאל
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