Private vehicles to be regulated in Central Doha during World Cup

Private vehicles to be regulated in Central Doha during World Cup

Qatar is preparing to welcome the world so businesses should start planning as soon as possible.  Transport and road networks will be busier than normal in the build up to and during the tournament. Some companies – particularly those near the stadiums, the FIFA Fan Festival™ and central Doha – may be affected by: 

1) Extended commute times for staff 
2) Road diversions and extra traffic – impacting customers and suppliers 
3) Changes to street parking, loading zones and waste collection 
4) Large crowds of people travelling and congregating nearby 

Check back closer to tournament time for further advice and information. 

Central Doha Businesses and Vehicle Access
For businesses located in the central Doha area, there will be road diversions/ closures, controlled parking zones and restricted road access in operation, all of which may affect access to your business.

Vehicle Access Permit Pass (VAPP)
Due to the road restrictions, you may be entitled to an exceptional Vehicle Access Parking Permit (VAPP) from Ashghal starting from 1 September 2022. You will need to display this access permit on your windscreen at all times, so that is it viewable by on-ground security personnel undertaking security screening.??Failure to show a VAPP will result in no access being permitted to your vehicle. These permits are issued on a case-by-case basis and are free to obtain.? Apply via the Ashghal portal.

Here is some initial advice to ensure you and your team stay in the game. Let’s go! 

Staff: Alter working hours, enable staff to work remotely (or from alternative premises) and allow annual leave. Encourage staff to take public transport, carpool with coworkers, walk or cycle to work. 

Customers: Change hours of operation to allow customers access at less busy times, or offer alternatives to face-to-face visits (video or telephone appointments). 

Suppliers: Collect and receive goods at less busy times, share delivery slots with other businesses, use local suppliers and stockpile non-perishable goods. 

Business travel: Bring forward or postpone trips and meetings, meet at less busy times and places or meet virtually (video or telephone meetings). 

Once plans are put in place, businesses should communicate these clearly to all staff, suppliers and customers. 

Source: Qatar 2022