Qatar Airways has implemented an immediate ban on the carriage of pagers and walkie-talkies by passengers departing from Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut. The decision follows a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon.

Qatar Airways stated in a statement, "Effective immediately: Following the directive received from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice." 

The airline emphasized that the ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will remain in effect until further notice.

This precautionary measure comes in response to recent attacks linked to incidents involving the explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies, prompting the Lebanese Director General of Civil Aviation to take action to ensure passenger safety, according to state media reports.