Qatar says security remains stable after US embassy asks citizens to 'shelter in place'

Authorities in Qatar have affirmed that the security situation in the country remains stable and under control, following a series of precautionary advisories issued by some foreign embassies to their citizens.
Advisor to Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Dr Majed Al Ansari, emphasised that these notices do not indicate the presence of any specific or credible threats within Qatar.
The US Embassy in Qatar sent an email to American citizens on Monday recommending them to shelter in place until further notice. The embassy clarified that the message was issued 'out of an abundance of caution' and did not provide additional details.
In response, the Qatari official reassured both citizens and residents that security services are closely monitoring the situation and are fully prepared to take any necessary measures to safeguard public safety.
Al Ansari wrote on X: "These advisories do not necessarily reflect the existence of specific or credible threats. We would like to reassure the public that the security situation in the State remains stable.
"The relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation and remain fully prepared to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of citizens, residents and visitors.
"The public will be kept informed of any developments that may warrant notification or action, and we stress the importance of obtaining information from official sources."
He added that Qatar continues to exert intensive diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and to preserve regional security and stability through ongoing engagement with relevant stakeholders and regional and international partners.

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