Linc, I would agree with the department of business insiders leaking part if it was any other country. Here in Qatar, any news items related to the government would be screened by the government before it could see the day of light. There is no freedom of press here, especially in government related matters.

The article from peninsula also mentions - "But Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has said it has received requests from some countries to continue with the old system and allow their nationals sometime before the new entry visa rules are enforced."

I don't think Qatar is reliant on free flow of "Tourists" from these countries. But, I certainly do hope that if they are going to throw another tantrum, they give sufficient notice. Creates a lot of headache when everything is done last minute