Jump to full article: Gulf Daily News (bh), 2008-07-04
Author: Basma Mohammed
Intro: OWNERS of coffee shops affecting by the sheesha ban claim they are being unfairly targeted.
One of those at Al Fateh Corniche said it was unaware of plans to develop the coastline into a 5km resort, while all complained that business would be severely hit.
"This is not fair," said Layali Zaman manager Arabi Mohammed. "Either we are all banned or we all serve sheesha according to conditions set out by the municipality."
Seven coffees shops will be affected by the ban, but their owners said it was unfair that others located at the neighbouring King Faisal Corniche would be allowed to continue.
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