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Old Jun 6, 2017, 10:48 am
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tmac100
 
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Originally Posted by steviewire
I am due to fly out from Man tomorrow morning, currently flights are still operational to Doh. We have one night hotel stopover in Doh then on to Bkk.

My Son is now getting anxious on the actual stopover. With the news today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-40175935. What is the opinion whether its will be safe for westerners to walk about and still enjoy the city or will there be any anti western feeling?

Thanks
Perfectly safe! I live and work in Doha and arrived in Jan 2014. Was getting a drivers license today and the police were incredibly polite and helpful. One even said to be careful of some poor drivers. Same with my students, support staff and nearby merchants.

Business as usual here..
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