Qatar halts public events until further notice, tourism circular says

Qatar has paused all public events and hotel entertainment, including Ramadan iftars, citing public safety measures. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice, affecting tourism and local gatherings.

Reuters

1 March 2026 at 09:29:31

Qatar halts public events until further notice, tourism circular says

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026.

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Qatar on Saturday suspended all public events, gatherings and entertainment at hotels and tourism sites until further notice in the interest of public safety, according to a Qatar Tourism circular.

It also halted all Ramadan tents and iftars, which hotels and tourist venues typically host for companies, government entities and the public during the holy month of Ramadan.

-Reporting by Andrew Mills; Editing by Kevin Liffey/Reuters