DOHA
Qatar has greenlit the immediate return of all maritime activities, reversing a sudden ban imposed last week. The Transport Ministry had previously halted all sailing and fishing boats on June 29, though larger commercial shipping vessels remained unaffected. While officials never disclosed the exact reason for the abrupt shutdown, the restriction closely followed the tragic death of a Qatari national, who was killed by regional military shrapnel after his boat went missing. Authorities are now urging all boat operators to strictly follow safety rules to ensure secure journeys as normal coastal life finally resumes.