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Swimmers urged to keep off unsafe beaches
The seashores in Wakrah, Lusail, Sealine and Al-Khor are danger zones and not fit for swimming, the Director of Security of Coastal and Territorial Borders, Brig Ali Ahmed al-Mannai said.
The reclamation of sea for urban expansion has altered the contours of the seabed and changed the directions of water currents in many places. It is therefore not advisable for the public to venture into these areas for swimming, he told the Arabic daily Al-Watan.
“But the beaches in al-Ghariya, Fuwayrit, Shemal and the Dukhan are safe. It would be advisable for the public to swim nearer to the shore and avoid going far into the sea,” he said.
Referring to the increase in fish prices he said that the recent stipulation by the government that the Qatari licencee - the owner of the fishing boat- should be on board during every trip has resulted in 80% reduction in the number of sailings by the fishing boats. And consequently the prices of fish have increased.
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timebandit said
The dangerous beach bit is ...The dangerous beach bit is very important, and anyone using Qatar's beaches should be aware of this potentially life saving information.
If anyone visits one of the dangerous beaches can they please take a photograph of the big signs they are bound to have placed there warning people not to swim. 10 bonus points to anyone who spots one.
As regards the fishing boat farce. Not really very well thought out that government stipulation was it?
FathimaH said
TFS TB ...Will deffo keep away from those danger zone beaches and warn others as well. won't hold my breath on spotting many warning boards though.
As for the rise in fish prices, guess the new regulation has done more harm than good, and may call for another revision then!
"And the slaves of the Most Beneficent (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness"(Surah Al Furqan:63)
Colt45 said
TB ...Thanks for the info, but where will my good priend Rizks bathe for free now if not for these beaches? :-(
timebandit said
"But the beaches in ..."But the beaches in al-Ghariya, Fuwayrit, Shemal and the Dukhan are safe"
Bit of a bike ride for him, but I'm sure he will manage Colt ;)
Rizks said
Yup no one can stop me from ...Yup no one can stop me from bathing at the shores of Wakra beach in my face-kini's.....:)
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Colt45 said
TB ...Can you imagine how sweaty and smelly he is going to be cycling back from his bath in al-Ghariya, Fuwayrit, Shamal, or Dukhan? :-(
Rizks said
Ahem, love cycling while ...Ahem, love cycling while having my spicy vindaloo....:)
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MarcoNandoz-01 said
From industrial ...From industrial waste-infested waters to sewage-strewn waves, swimmers should be wary of these beaches
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britexpat said
Does that mean that I can't ...Does that mean that I can't afford to by Hamour from Abu Hamour any-mour :O(
Rizks said
Lols britey you knuckle head ...Lols britey you knuckle head fish !
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Colt45 said
I have heard ...that Rizks doesn't buy fish, he catches them while bathing in the Wakra :o(
Rizks said
after 12pm i become ...after 12pm i become Mermaid.....:(
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Captain_Lost said
Ohhh, so thats why the other ...Ohhh, so thats why the other day when i was swimming to UAE and the water took me to Bahrain .. :(
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strawberry_shisha said
/-a-t-/rizks, i would love to .../-a-t-/rizks, i would love to see you wearing face-kini and your lovely transparent lungi..i will bring my camera with me and zoom it to the best part *wink*
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Rizks said
Lols SS ! the best part is ...Lols SS !
the best part is tat, the "best part" will be hidden with banana leaves...:)
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anna_jacob said
hmmm ...villago closed,beaches not safe..what is next?
LincolnPirate said
Stay at home! ...Stay at home!
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
Rizks said
Villagio closed. City Center ...Villagio closed.
City Center closed and Opened again and God knowz when it will be closed again.
Beaches not safe to swim.
Fish prices are high.
Too much humidity....there is no place for humans in this country...lols (JK)
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timebandit said
Plague of locus anna ...Plague of locust anna
britexpat said
Villagio closed. City Center ...Villagio closed.
City Center closed and Opened again and God knowz when it will be closed again.
Beaches not safe to swim.
Fish prices are high.
Too much humidity..
Doha Zoo closed.
FS Driving on the Corniche..
Where can we go ?
Colt45 said
Villagio closed. City Center ...Villagio closed.
City Center closed and Opened again and God knowz when it will be closed again.
Beaches not safe to swim.
Fish prices are high.
Too much humidity..
Doha Zoo closed.
FS Driving on the Corniche.
Rizks bathing in Wakra in his transparent white lungi
What to do in Doha ya'ani?
West Bay Lagoon said
Saturday - Sleep Sunday - Wo ...Saturday - Sleep
Sunday - Work
Monday - Work
Tuesday - Work
Wednesday - Work
Thursday - Work
Friday - Sleep
Just wait for Haj holidays to go to dubai for fun…lol
t_coffee_or_me said
Villagio closed. City Center ...Villagio closed.
City Center closed and Opened again and God knowz when it will be closed again.
Beaches not safe to swim.
Fish prices are high.
Too much humidity..
Doha Zoo closed.
FS Driving on the Corniche.
Rizks bathing in Wakra in his transparent white lungi
Need Exit Visa to leave Doha
What to do in Doha ya'ani?
strawberry_shisha said
if beach is not safe..then ...if beach is not safe..then head to the pool then :)
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
britexpat said
Most of us can't afford to go ...Most of us can't afford to go to or are not allowed at a pool :O(
strawberry_shisha said
/-a-t-/rizks, come on don't .../-a-t-/rizks, come on don't be a spoiler..why hide it behind the banana leaves..a face-kini will do :)
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
strawberry_shisha said
britey, there are many places ...britey, there are many places here where there is swimming pool for an affordable rates..
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
t_coffee_or_me said
SS ...I cannot afford those affordable SP... what to do yaanii
britexpat said
tcom.. ...It seems that you, Rizks and i are destined to just laze on the beaches and be open to the hidden dangers that lurk there :O(
andre.snoxall said
Unsafe beaches! ...I thought the beach out past Sealine had been turned into a rubbish tip last time I went there. As swimming amongst plastic bags, empty cans and bottles, car parts and other human filth is not my favorite passtime i decided to give it a miss.
In Australia, last century, we ran a campaign against people who litter, branding them as the cloven hoofed beasts that they are. It worked.
t_coffee_or_me said
BritEX ...I love Beaches its my weekend gateway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
ramil26 said
i wonder if brit could ...i wonder if brit could recomend the safety of the beaches in RAMADA PArking !
timebandit said
Friday by the pool. Can't ...Friday by the pool. Can't wait!
omoniyi777 said
hi, ...where pls may i can go and get mine too.
omoniyi777 said
hi, ...pls what is happening in their maybe i cn show up too.
palms said
hilarious ...in bed relaxing in england reading these forums hilarious banter rather
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azilana7037 said
TCOM, THE BEAR wants round 2 of last Friday ...but he would like it to be earlier to get the tan...