Travel advisory on Qatar for Britons.
Travel Summary
There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Qatar. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.
We advise British nationals in Qatar to maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places. You should avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. We are aware of reports of a possible protest on Tuesday 15 March or Wednesday 16 March.
British passport holders visiting Qatar may currently obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar.
Around 40,000 British tourists visit Qatar every year (Source: Qatar Immigration Department). 38 British nationals required consular assistance in Qatar in the period 01 April 2009 – 31 March 2010 for the following types of incident; deaths (7 cases); hospitalisations (5 cases); and arrests, for a variety of offences (20 cases). During this period, assistance was also requested with regard to lost or stolen passports (26 cases).
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.
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The only thing that would make the Qataris join that protest is that they are provided with VIP Sections.
Don't know. Facebook page claims it was made by and for Qataris, but others say they are not Qataris but foreign troublemakers.
Are they qataris also in that facebook page
Well I suppose the travel advisory should be advisng the others to keep away from the British in order to avoid collateral damage and injuries.
Will it be safe to go out that day. Facebook page originally had 33,000 likes before it was changed. Lots of people have different reasons to protest, not just Qataris.
funny , Qatar is safer than the UK