Qatar launches ‘dress code’ campaign

Read Saudi Gazette, I guess need-to-know for those who will attend the Doha 2014 FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)

Qatar has launched a campaign urging tourists and foreign residents to respect the country’s dress code.
The campaign says a visitor or a resident in Qatar is required to wear “decent clothes.”

“Women should avoid wearing any garments that are too tight, too short or translucent such as mini-skirts or sleeveless dresses,” according to a campaign poster posted on the campaign’s Twitter account @reflect_respect.

Tweets about “@reflect_respect”

The banned attires were shown in a picture Tweeted by the campaign. They also appeared to include short dresses, leggings and shorts.

“Both men and women should also avoid walking around in their swimming suits away from beaches or swimming pools,” according to the campaign.