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.

 



Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

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File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, the capital of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in the death and injury of tens of people.
In a statement, it said the Kingdom affirm its position of rejecting violence, extremism, and targeting civilians.

The Kingdom also asserts that it stands with the government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia in this incident, SPA reported.

The statement further said that the Kingdom expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the government and people of Somalia, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.