A controversial ban on carry-on and tablets on flights from West Asia to the United States and went into effect on Saturday — with less fanfare and frustration than expected. From to Doha, passengers on dozens of flights checked in their electronic devices, many shrugging off the measure as yet another inconvenience of global travel. I follow the rules," said Rakan Mohammed, a Qatari national who flies from Doha to the two-three times a year. Airport expect 89 million passengers this year.Staff in red suits could be seen at the airport today carrying signs explaining the electronics ban, ready to appease travellers with games and activities for children. "I'm also concerned about the security of my own computer... but what can you do."

Source: The North Africa Journal March 25, 2017 18:00 UTC