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Old 4th Feb 2009, 09:39
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Mike.Park
 
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In other news, it looks like MPs are pushing to ban alcohol all together at Bahrain airport. It'll include First Class lounges and Duty Free.



MPs vote to ban alcohol at airport

By MOHAMMED AL A'ALI

MPs yesterday voted to ban all alcohol sales at Bahrain International Airport, including duty free.

The move comes two weeks after parliament voted to demand a ban on alcohol on all Gulf Air flights.

MPs yesterday urged the government to start acting as a Muslim country, by abiding by Islamic values and principles, stipulated in the Constitution.

Parliament foreign affairs, defence and national security committee vice-chairman Abdulhussain Al Metgawie said that there were a lot of Bahraini and other Muslim workers at the airport, who were being forced to serve alcohol.

"The sale and serving of alcohol is wrong and forcing Muslims to do it is worse.
"Alcohol should be banned at the airport and on all Gulf Air flights and the minister has to act fast, as we will not stop until what is needed is done."
Source: GDN
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