{
  "id": 5385200,
  "title": "Public must show RP if asked by officers: MoI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/public-must-show-rp-if-asked-by-officers-moi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/732520/qatar/public-must-show-rp-if-asked-by-officers-moi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged residents to always carry their residency permit (RP) card and be prepared to show it to a police officer upon request. During a webinar, Lieutenant Abdul Rahman Abdulla al-Marri from Al Fazaa Police explicitly stated that presenting one's ID is mandatory when asked by law enforcement, regardless of whether the officer is in uniform or civilian attire. Failure to comply could result in the officer detaining the individual for further questioning. Al-Marri also cautioned against gathering at the scenes of accidents or other incidents, as this behavior may obstruct the work of emergency services and compromise the privacy of those involved. He emphasized the need for people to respect the privacy of others and refrain from taking or posting pictures or videos of such incidents on social media. The MoI's Awareness WhatsApp Group serves as a valuable resource for safety and security updates; residents can join by sending \"yes\" to the number 66953184. Lt al-Marri highlighted the MoI's commitment to providing timely and accurate information to the public, encouraging everyone to connect with the group for regular safety updates. In the event of an emergency, residents should call 999 and remain calm while answering any questions posed by the emergency call center to ensure prompt assistance. Al-Fazaa police patrols operate 24/7, offering essential assistance to community members, and residents should not hesitate to approach these officials at any time.",
  "summary": "People must always carry their residency permit (RP) card and present it to a police officer upon request, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) reminded during a webinar organised by its Central Operations...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}