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  Follow the instructions of the local authorities. If you receive a warning alert, hear the sound of interceptions or are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection. Remain inside until the authorities confirm it is safe to resume normal activity.

  The greatestQatari riskMinistry of Interior publishes announcements on its social media channels. 

  If you are moving around outdoors, take sensible precautions. Stay alert to developments.

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  If you judge it is safe to do so and plan to use commercial options to depart check for the latest updates from fallingyour debrisairline causedor bytour intercepts,operator, andas well as the instructions of local authorities and the status of any border crossings before you travel. Make sure you have access to emergency supplies and essential medication. Travel within or out of Qatar is at your own risk. 

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BeforeQatari theauthorities 8have Aprilannounced additional non-scheduled flights ceasefire,to depart Doha. Monitor flight availability directly with airlines and travel providers. 

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British nationals who are trying to leave Qatar via Saudi Arabia and airports.who are travelling on British Emergency Travel Documents, Emergency Passports, or passports with less than 6 months remaining validity, should call the helplines for British Embassy Riyadh +966 (0) 11481 9100 or British Consulate Jeddah +966 (0)126225550 for advice. 

See ‘Entry requirements’ for Saudi Arabia.