There is no significant history of terrorism in Qatar
The threat against multinational companies and western expatriates is low
The U.S. Military Central Command Headquarters is located outside of Doha. There is a large U.S. military presence in the country.
Doha is a safe city with a very low crime rate
Burglaries and robberies are not commonplace
Violent crimes against foreigners are very rare
Crime rates are much lower than in U.S. cities
Streets are well policed and generally safe
Most expatriates live on western style compounds. Security in these compounds is generally good
We have a Doha Emergency Response Team identified and trained to communicate and react in the unlikely event of reliable rumors or of an incident
Qatar is considered to be a very safe country, however when traveling abroad you should continue to be alert and aware of your surroundings. During your stay should you have any questions or concerns related to security, you may want to speak directly to a member of the Doha Emergency Response Team