FIFA World Cup: Qatar uphold STRICT LAWS, Royals instruct beer tents to be HIDDEN

FIFA World Cup: Hidden Beer Tents in World Cup Stadiums: Budweiser has been instructed to conceal its beer vending machines at World Cup venues after Qatar’s royal family requested that alcohol be made less obvious. When the country with a majority of Muslims announced its candidacy for the World Cup, which begins on Sunday, it also accepted to sponsorship from Budweiser. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.

FIFA World Cup: Qatar uphold STRICT LAWS, Royals instruct beer tents to be HIDDEN – Check Out

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FIFA World Cup: Qatar uphold STRICT LAWS, Royals instruct beer tents to be HIDDEN – Check Out

Alcohol is permitted in hotel bars, restaurants, and other private locations; but, during the tournament, these limits have been loosened. For most of the past month, beer outlets have been set up outside eight stadiums.

Budweiser pays roughly $75m[… ] every four years. But a World Cup in Qatar has produced unusual obstacles, and led to ongoing tensions between the company and FIFA over issues ranging from agreeing on sales points in Qatar to negotiating how to get supplies into the country. pic.twitter.com/y1VIOftNiZ

— Johanna Sprondel (@jsprondel) November 15, 2022

A senior Qatari royal, according to the New York Times, requested that the alcohol outlets be moved to less noticeable locations late last week. It is believed that Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the ruler of Qatar, gave the order.

FIFA World Cup: Qatar uphold STRICT LAWS, Royals instruct beer tents to be HIDDEN – Check Out

Given that he is the royal who is most involved in the daily organisation of the competition, it was thought that the order was inflexible. The beer stalls are moving, according to AB InBev, the parent company of Budweiser.

“AB InBev was informed on November 12 and are working with FIFA to relocate the concession outlets to locations as directed, the Belgium-based company, which includes Anheuser-Busch,” said on Monday in a statement. “We are working with FIFA to bring the best possible experience to the fans.”

Only in September was the compromise on beer sales in Qatar revealed, allowing beer containing alcohol to be offered outside the stadium walls before and after games. Only Bud Zero without alcohol may be consumed during games and within the stadium bowl.

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For corporate hospitality clients, stadium restaurants and lounges will provide champagne, wines, spirits, and beer. The majority of upscale hotels and three cruise ships that tournament organisers rented as floating hotels allow guests to purchase a variety of alcoholic beverages.