Citizens of the six Arab countries that severed diplomatic ties with Qatar Monday have ‘full freedom’ to remain in Qatar, in accordance with the laws in force, Qatari Interior Ministry statement said on Saturday. “Qatar has not taken any action regarding the residents of countries that cut relations or reduced diplomatic representation following the hostile campaigns against Qatar,” the statement read on Qatar news agency. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates announced cutting ties with Qatar last week, accusing the country of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the MENA region. Of the Gulf states, Qatar hosts the fourth highest number of Egyptian expats, with Saudi Arabia topping the list followed by Kuwait and the UAE. The Gulf states imposed a travel ban against Qatari citizens and have demanded that their diplomatic missions and nationals must leave Qatar.

Source: Egypt Independent June 11, 2017 11:48 UTC