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Qatar travel advice

Travellers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Qatar. Al-Qaeda continues to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on Western interests, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.

Travellers should review their security arrangements carefully. They should remain vigilant, particularly in public places.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the State of Qatar in the USA

2555 M St, NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Tel: (202) 274 1600/3.
www.qatarembassy.net

Embassy of the State of Qatar in the UK

1 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1HF, UK
Tel: (0207) 493 2200.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600 (1000-1400 during Ramadan); 0930-1230 (visa section).

Qatar Tourism Authority

www.qatartourism.gov.qa

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