Since I had an expired RP and had read on QL and on the gulf times about the new rule I called the QATARI embassy in my country to get some info before traveling.
WELL GUESS WHAT???? The guy at the embassy did not have the slightest idea of what I was talking about!!! I told him to read the gulf times or Qatar Living so that at least he could have a clue about his own country's regulations!!!!
Anyhow, I got stopped too at immigration, I offered the lady my NOC letter but she obviously had no cule of what to do since she had to call his superior..anyways..I got in!
What can I say...I guess it's just another way of welcoming tourists...by the way..when you land in Hawaii nice ladies give you flower necklaces!