Doha: Qatar announced on Sunday that it has added two new designated entry and exit points under a decision issued by the Minister of Interior, covering Umm Al Houl Port and Dukhan Air Base Airport. Minister of Interior Decision No. 40 of 2026 amends certain provisions of Decision No. 37 of 2023 concerning the designation of entry and exit points into and out of Qatar.

Under Article 1, Umm Al Houl Port has been added to the list of designated maritime entry and exit points, while Dukhan Air Base Airport has been added to the list of designated air entry and exit points.

The decision was issued by Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on October 21, 2026, following the Cabinet's approval of the draft decision at its 23rd regular meeting on June 24, 2026. According to Article 2, the decision will take effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette, with the relevant authorities responsible for its implementation.

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