UPDATE

An Aramex Qatar spokeperson has just confirmed that all branches of Aramex have been closed down, not just the two that have been mentioned below.

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The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) released a statement yesterday (27 January 2019) stating that it was closing down two branches of Aramex Doha for 15 days starting from 27 January 2019 for allowing the import of two shipments of the ‘Ketogan’ drug into Qatar by two different people in December 2018. ‘Ketogan’ is banned in Qatar.

The QCAA went on to state that Aramex must amend its regulations and procedures for accepting shipments from around the world to ensure there are no similar incidents in the future.

The two branches that have been shut down for 15 days are:

1. Aramex head office: license no. 103/2018; located in Al Ali Building, Wholesale Market Road, opposite Regency Hypermarket, Ain Khaled, Doha - Qatar
2. Aramex branch: license no. 1/103/2018; located in Tower 3, Ground Floor, The Gate Mall, Omar Al Mukhtar Street, Al Dafna, Doha - Qatar.

It's important to note here that Aramex has only three branches in Qatar.

The date on the sticker in the image above is 27 January 2019 and text says:

"This store is being temporarily shut down by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority for 15 days, and anyone who will mess with this sticker is liable for punishment."

Now, that the two main branches of Aramex Qatar have been closed down for the next 15 days, what to do?

Many of you may have important documents and packages due by Aramex. Unfortunately, those will be delayed till 11 February, so you have no choice but to wait till the Aramex branches open up again.

Now, what about those people that need to have something urgent shipped to or from Qatar and cannot wait for 15 days?

We have compiled a list below of alternative shipping companies that you can use to have your documents and packages shipped to and from Qatar.

Alternative shipping /courier services in Qatar

Connected by Qatar Post

Connected by Qatar Post is Qatar’s newest international e-commerce shipping service that offers customers hassle-free shopping options and delivers the shopping items to customers’ doorsteps at competitive rates. Connected’s aim is to provide efficient and full-service solutions that allow its customers to simplify the shopping and shipping process to their chosen delivery location.

For more information, please visit the Connected by Qatar Post website: https://www.connected.qa/en

DHL

DHL provides integrated services and tailor made solutions for the management and transportation of information, documents and goods for personal and commercial purposes. It can connect people in 220 countries and territories across the globe.

For more information visit the DHL website: https://www.logistics.dhl/qa-en/home.html

Fedex

Fedex has a solution for everyone, and helps connect people and businesses across 220 countries and territories. Whether it’s important documents, gifts for friends and family, goods and products for personal use or commercial needs, Fedex will do the rest – to ensure packages reach their destinations safely and within time!

For more information visit the Fedex Website: https://www.fedex.com/en-qa/home.html

UPS

UPS provides freight and transportation solutions to over 200 destinations worldwide. It's one of the leading providers of package delivery and and logistics services, and manages the smooth flow of funds, documents, good and information.

For more information, visit the UPS website: https://www.ups.com/qa/en/Home.page?

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Nabeela

Content Writer

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