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Seems GF's current troubles are down to the demons...will they rename gin "Falcon's Ruin?" one asks...?
"During the National Dialogue in July, a consensus was reached on having it banned, but it was left out and more focus was implied on political agreement.
"We don't care about the political dialogue planned with the opposition, we just want Bahrain to be a moderate Islamic country that follows Islamic values and principles," Mr Murad said.
Mr Al Meer said there was no reason not to ban alcohol because Bahrain was a strong financial hub.
"Saudi Arabia prohibits alcohol sales, yet it is a strong economy and there are many non-Muslims working in it," he said.
"How do you want Gulf Air to recover from its losses when it sells demonic substances on its flights?"