Originally Posted by
JamesKidd
Yes a few:
- Don't talk positively about Qatar
- Don't talk about Jamal
- Don't be critical of the ruling family
- Don't criticise any decisions made by the ruling family
- Don't eat breakfast with women you aren't related to
- Don't shake hands with women
- Keep saying how wonderful the country is at regular intervals
Other than that, it's a brilliant country and welcoming of tourists
Its not that bad, there is definitely an amplification of the strictness of governance. Its pretty easy going, yes be careful of breaking laws but otherwise nothing to worry about that much.
I have had coffee and breakfast with women in public for meetings and nobody bat an eye lid. I actually enjoy my trips to Saudi Arabia, if you like meat then I definitely recommend having meals at the traditional Saudi/Yemeni restaurants.