Visa Restrictions During the UN Conference in Doha, Qatar

Discalimer: I got this e-mail from my husband, which was forwarded by their HR Department. Information may change so please conduct your own due diligence before using the information below.


ENTRY & EXIT VISAS DURING UN CONFERENCE
By tallg on Mon, 03/11/2008 - 8:24am

There has been some speculation recently that people will not be allowed to enter or exit Qatar between 28th November and 3rd December (while the UN conference is taking place). Travel agencies are passing on what seems to be false information about this, saying that only residents with multiple exit visas will be allowed in and out of Doha during this time. The following information comes from Doha Airport Immigration (visa section), so there is no issue for residents and if you are expecting visitors (tourist or business) just make sure you purchase their visas in advance;

• Employees with residence permit can travel and come back any time (multiple exit visa is not a mandatory) and exit visas will be issued regularly.

• Business visa and tourist visa will be issued till 28th November. Visitors can enter Qatar between 29th November and 3rd December, if they have already obtained their visa (business/tourist).

• Immigration authority will neither accept visa application nor issue visas (business /tourist) between 29th November and 3rd December. (Also tourist visa will not be issued upon arrival from Doha airport during this period).

Doha Players Annual Pantomime 2008: The Wishing Well

The Doha Players is again set to stage their Annual Pantomime on November 27, 28 and 29, 2008. This year's performance will be the "The Wishing Well" written by Arnold Ashbrook and adapted by Sarah Jenkins.

Performance dates:

Thursday 27th November, 7pm
Friday 28th - 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Saturday 29th - 2.30pm and 6.30pm

Tickets Available from:

SAQR Entertainment Store (Opposite The Body Shop), Landmark Mall
QR. 50 - Adults & Children

I got tickets already. Get yours soon as tickets sell out quickly especially the 2:30 performances.

Scroll down for the synopsis.

Synopsis

The witch Grizelda has been banished from Fairytale land because she keeps messing up spells. Her punishment is to guard the wishing well. It comes to her notice that some baddies are going to steal Old King Cole’s medallion and she needs some small people to go down the well into Fairytale Land . Cue Peter, Lucy and Rachel, 3 children who have got lost in the woods and stumble upon the well. Grizelda sends them down the well. In Fairytale Land they meet, Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Ugly Sisters and lots of other well known children’s characters. Needless to say good triumphs over evil and all ends well.

(Google “Pantomime History” to find out more about the background of this type of play)