Do you have a question on the situation in Qatar? Read this guide.
Q: If I have a business in Qatar or the UAE, how can I travel to either?
Flights directly to Qatar have been stopped. UAE's carriers Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai and Air Arabia, as well as Gulf Air and Saudi Airlines, halted all flights to and from Doha.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced on Wednesday that all Qatar Airways offices will be shut down "with immediate effect". Your best bet is to book a flight to Doha through a third country, such as Oman.
Oman and Kuwait, the two remaining Gulf States, have not yet announced their stance on the situation. Until they do, it might be advisable to avoid traveling through all Gulf countries.
Q: I booked a flight to Doha from the UAE, will I be entitled to a refund?
All UAE carriers have said they will offer either full refunds or rebooking to other destinations.
As of Tuesday, Qatar Airways said it is operating its flights per schedule except to the four countries that has restricted it.
Q: I’m an expat and I have a Qatari residency visa, how can I fly out?
If you are an expat living in Qatar then you have to apply for a visa to the UAE. If you are a UAE resident and want to fly to Qatar, or are a holder of another passport and have another residency outside of Qatar, then you can book a flight to Doha through Oman or Kuwait.
Q: If I hold a Qatari residency but am of a different nationality, what happens to me?
If you are a foreigner living in Qatar with a residency visa, you will no longer be eligible for visas on arrival into the UAE. However, if you hold a residency elsewhere as well (e.g. student visa) then you can book a flight to Doha through a third country like Oman.
Q: Now that BEIN is blocked, where can I watch sport events?
At the moment, there is no clear answer. Etisalat has announced a refund after the month of June to all those who are subscribed to the channel.
Q: I have Qatari riyals, how can I exchange them in the UAE?
Right now, most banks and exchange houses in the UAE no longer accept Qatari currency. UAE exchange bureaus Al Ansari and UAE Exchange are still trading Qatari Riyals. However, it is best for anyone who has small amounts of Qatari riyal to just keep it, otherwise you will lose about ten percent because of the current situation.
Q: I’m a Qatari national living in the UAE, what do I do?
You have 14 days to leave, starting from June 5, 2017. If you still haven't booked your ticket, your best bet is to book a flight to Doha through a third country, such as Oman.
Q: I’m a tourist with a Qatari visa on holiday in the UAE, what do I do?
According to the UAE government statement, the same rules apply to you. So you too have 14 days to leave, starting from June 5, 2017.
Q: I’m an Emirati citizen and I want to fly through Qatar, what do I do?
Emiratis are now banned from visiting or even passing by Qatar at all means. So you can't, for now.
Q: I need to apply to a visa through the Qatari embassy in the UAE, can I do this?
This is doubtful. A call to the Qatari embassy on Monday failed to get much information. An embassy staffer said that he believed that the embassy would remain closed until further notice.
By Paul Crompton and Aya Sadek
