UAE, Qatar to Restore Diplomatic Ties

The flags of Qatar and the UAE.
The flags of Qatar and the UAE.
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UAE, Qatar to Restore Diplomatic Ties

The flags of Qatar and the UAE.
The flags of Qatar and the UAE.

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates' respective embassies reopened on Monday to resume work after the two Gulf states agreed to restore diplomatic ties, Qatar's foreign ministry said.

The Qatari ministry said in a statement that starting Monday, Qatar’s embassy will reopen in Abu Dhabi, as will its consulate in Dubai. The UAE will reopen its embassy in Doha, the Arab News Agency reported.

The statement added that the decision stems from the outcomes of the AlUla summit, and out of both countries’ keenness to promote bilateral relations.

The restoration of ties “represents the will of both countries’ leaders to strengthen joint Arab collaboration and achieve the aspirations of both peoples,” the ministry added in a statement.

 



Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu
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Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

The Arab Parliament denounced the terrorist attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in dozens of casualties, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
In a statement, the Arab Parliament affirmed solidarity with the Federal Republic of Somalia in its fight against terrorism, stressing its rejection of all forms of terrorism aimed at destabilizing security and stability in the region.
It offered condolences to the government, parliament and people of Somalia, particularly to the families of the victims, and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
On Friday, at least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital.