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Based on local anecdotes and reported historical practices; no official law text found.
In Qatar, historical accounts suggest an intriguing regulation linking fashion to noise control, where certain garments were traditionally discouraged for their 'sound effect' in public spaces.
Based on local anecdotes and reported historical practices; no official law text found.
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