I happened to be looking at the British Embassy site today for something or other and saw this, rather less scary, update on living in the Gulf generally:
Still Current at: 18 March 2008
Updated: 16 March 2008
Qatar
This advice had been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
SUMMARY
The general threat from terrorism in Qatar remains. Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on Western interests, including residential compounds, places of worship, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.
You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places. You should avoid large gatherings and demonstrations.
I happened to be looking at the British Embassy site today for something or other and saw this, rather less scary, update on living in the Gulf generally: