Qatar · Spearfishing zone
Petroleum and military installations (general)
Prohibited zonepetroleum / military exclusion zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Petroleum and military installations (general).
It is unlawful to fish near petroleum or military establishments or any other areas determined by the Fisheries Department (Article 24, Executive Regulations No. 2 of 1985).
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Qatar
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Fisheries Department, Ministry of Municipality (formerly Ministry of Industry and Agriculture / Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture)
Apply to the Fisheries Department (Ministry of Municipality; historically Ministry of Industry and Agriculture). Licensee must be of good conduct and a competent swimmer. Use of harpoon-guns requires separate Fisheries Department permission.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org