Travel

13
Sep 2025
5:43 UTC

Qatar Tactical: Transport Ministry issues directive to halt maritime navigation near Doha’s Hamad International Airport due to Arab-Islamic summit on September 13-15; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has instructed maritime vessel owners to halt all navigation activities, including recreation, tourism, and fishing, between Hamad International Airport and the Waterfront in Lusail city from 21:00 (local time) on September 13 to 21:00 on September 15. 
  • Authorities attributed the directive to Qatar’s hosting of the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on September 14 and 15. 

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Doha on September 13-15 are advised to remain cognizant of the authorities’ instructions prohibiting maritime navigation in the aforementioned areas.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Doha; Qatar
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

  • Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has instructed maritime vessel owners to halt all navigation activities, including recreation, tourism, and fishing, between Hamad International Airport and the Waterfront in Lusail city from 21:00 (local time) on September 13 to 21:00 on September 15. 
  • Authorities attributed the directive to Qatar’s hosting of the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on September 14 and 15. 

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Doha on September 13-15 are advised to remain cognizant of the authorities’ instructions prohibiting maritime navigation in the aforementioned areas.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Doha; Qatar
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed