15
Sep 2025
5:25 UTC
Qatar Tactical: Road closures slated in Doha between 8:30-19:30 on September 15 due to Arab-Islamic summit; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced the temporary closure of some roads on September 15 between 8:30 – 19:30 (local time) in Doha to coincide with Qatar’s hosting of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit.
- Affected roads include:
- From Hamad International Airport Street exit on Ras Bus Abboud Road to the al-Sharq Intersection.
- From Airport Park Street exit on C-Ring Road to al-Sharq Intersection.
- From Corniche Road, starting at the al-Sharq intersection to the Dafna intersection.
- A map depicting the open and closed roads in the area can be found here.
Source: Ministry of Interior
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Doha on September 15 are advised to allot for disruptions to traffic and seek alternative routes due to the slated road closures.
- Remain cognizant of the potential for additional road closures and traffic blockades in the city due to the summit.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Doha; Qatar
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced the temporary closure of some roads on September 15 between 8:30 – 19:30 (local time) in Doha to coincide with Qatar’s hosting of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit.
- Affected roads include:
- From Hamad International Airport Street exit on Ras Bus Abboud Road to the al-Sharq Intersection.
- From Airport Park Street exit on C-Ring Road to al-Sharq Intersection.
- From Corniche Road, starting at the al-Sharq intersection to the Dafna intersection.
- A map depicting the open and closed roads in the area can be found here.
Source: Ministry of Interior
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Doha on September 15 are advised to allot for disruptions to traffic and seek alternative routes due to the slated road closures.
- Remain cognizant of the potential for additional road closures and traffic blockades in the city due to the summit.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Doha; Qatar
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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