Overview
- Organisers said the Doha season opener remains on the calendar for May 8 with safety as the top priority.
- They will confirm the plan no later than one month before the meet, which sets an April 8 deadline.
- The circuit said it is working with the Qatar Athletics Federation, World Athletics and local authorities to assess risk and logistics.
- Other Middle East events have been cut or moved, including F1 races in Bahrain and Jeddah, the Spain–Argentina Finalissima in Qatar, the Doha gymnastics World Cup and Qatar’s MotoGP now set for November 8.
- Some events still proceed, with Dubai’s big-money horse racing meeting going ahead, leaving athletes and fans to weigh travel and possible late changes.