Qatar suspends maritime activities due to safety concerns

Qatar’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) said Monday it suspended all maritime activities until further notice, citing safety concerns.

“For the sake of public safety, owners and users of maritime vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and all other maritime vessels, are advised to temporarily suspend sailing and all forms of maritime activities, as of the date of publishing this announcement and until further notice,” the ministry said on its website.