Indian Embassy in Qatar launches helpline for FIFA WC fans

Indian fans heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to reach out to a dedicated Indian Embassy helpline in case of any emergency or to seek the required helpThe fans can dial the Indian Embassy helpline for FIFA fans or send a WhatsApp message to the mentioned numbers They can also reach out by sending an email or alternatively visit the Indian Embassy or the Indian Embassy help desk at the International Consular Services Centre ICSC Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre DECC West BayThe following number are listed for calling or to send WhatsApp messages 974 3993 1874 974 3993 6759 974 3993 4308The fans can also call 974 5564 7502 or 974 5566 7569 or reach out to the help desk at the International Consular Services Centre ayt 974 4012 4809 or communicate with the Indian Embassy via the official email indembfifahelplinegmailcomAlso Read Lionel Messi says 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last ReportThe Embassy of India in Qatar is located at Villa No 86 amp 90 Al Eithra Street Zone 63 Onaiza DohaThe football showpiece event the first to be held in the Middle East will kick off on November 20 in which 32 teams will compete The final will be held on December 18 at Lusail StadiumThe Supreme Committee for Delivery amp Legacy SC organisers of the World Cup has already opened the International Consular Services Centre ICSC at the Doha Exhibition amp Convention Centre DECCThe ICSC will support fans coming for this years World Cup from all the 31 nations which qualified for the event along with hosts Qatar and IndiaThe centre will offer embassies a centralised and accessible location to resolve consular issues facing their fans with key links to various national entities Hassan Al Thawadi Secretary General SC had said after its launchThe centre provides a new model of international collaboration for consular services at megaevents a blueprint for future event organisers Above all it is a living example of the power of the World Cup to bring countries and peoples from every corner of the globe together under one roof he addedAs of now three million tickets have been sold which amount to 95 per cent salesA significant number of people from India have bought tickets and at the end of the two phases of ticket sales out of the 18 million tickets sold more than 23500 were bought by fans in IndiaAfter the first phase of ticketing India was ranked seventh in ticket salesThe top 10 countries where tickets have been purchased are Qatar the US Saudi Arabia England Mexico the UAE Argentina France Brazil and GermanyAt Russia 2018 almost 18000 fans from India were in attendance Across all noncompeting countries India had the third highest number of fans in Russia behind only the US and ChinaThe Indian Embassy has also issued a travel advisory on carrying medicines to Qatar while listing out the names of the prohibited medicines which can land fans into troubleAll travellers to Qatar are advised to exercise due caution in carrying medicines In this context the following is advised 1 It is prohibited to carry medicines which contain narcotics or psychotropic substances while arriving in the State of Qatar These include medicines likeLyrica Tramadol Alprazolam Xanax Diazepam Valium Zolam Clonazepam Zolpidem Codeine Methadone PregabalinThe advisory warns fans that carrying the prohibited medicines can land them behind barsThe full list of prohibitedbanned medicines may be seen at indianembassyqatargovinusersassetspdfannouncementprohibitedmedicinespdfIt also advised the travelling fans not to carry the prohibited substances and those meant for personal consumption should be supported by prescription from a recognised medical practitionerDo not carry medicines for friends and family Medicines which are not banned and meant for personal use should carry proper prescription only for a period of 30 days from a recognised doctor or a reputed hospital the travel advisor addsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever