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Bahrain Imposes Visas Restrictions on Qatari Nationals

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa chairs a cabinet session. (BNA)
King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa chairs a cabinet session. (BNA)
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Bahrain Imposes Visas Restrictions on Qatari Nationals

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa chairs a cabinet session. (BNA)
King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa chairs a cabinet session. (BNA)

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa ordered on Tuesday that visa restrictions be imposed on Qataris visiting the kingdom.

The decision was taken in order to preserve the security and safety of Bahrain.

He stressed that Manama has been harmed the most and is still being harmed by Doah’s policies.

The king hailed during a cabinet session Bahrain’s openness towards tourists and visitors.

The Bahrain news agency reported that the monarch ordered the concerned agencies to take the necessary measures to prevent this openness from being exploited to bring harm to the kingdom.

The new restrictions will not affect other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The King of Bahrain stressed that eliminating terrorism will remain the kingdom’s priority and it will remain a beacon of stability and security.

It will firmly stand against any cowardly hostile act, he vowed.

Bahrain joined Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt in imposing a diplomatic boycott against Qatar earlier this year over its destabilizing policies and support and financing of terrorism.

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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.