"Could not connect to server"

So, I have scoured the internet as will as this board and cannot find my solution.
When I run Salem, I am met with "Could not connect to server".
The servers are up so that's not the issue.
I disabled my firewall so that's not the issue.
I am currently in the country of Qatar, I have no idea if that is the issue.
Installed it on two computers, reinstalled it on both... twice.
I am pretty much left, scratching my head, unable to figure this out. Salem looks like a really cool game and I would love to give it a shot. Anyone have a suggestion?
When I run Salem, I am met with "Could not connect to server".
The servers are up so that's not the issue.
I disabled my firewall so that's not the issue.
I am currently in the country of Qatar, I have no idea if that is the issue.
Installed it on two computers, reinstalled it on both... twice.
I am pretty much left, scratching my head, unable to figure this out. Salem looks like a really cool game and I would love to give it a shot. Anyone have a suggestion?