INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICEINTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATIONOF ALL FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION(THE STATE OF QATAR v.THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)MEMORIAL OF THE STATE OF QATARANNEXES 1-69VOLUME II25APRIL2019
VOLUME II
ANNEXES 1 - 69
United Arab Emirates Government Documents and Statements
Annex 1 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE supports statements of Kingdom of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Qatar (5 June 2017)
Annex 2 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs - Dubai, Ban on Travelers from and to Qatar (5 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 3 United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority,
NOTAM LYA7213 (5 June 2017)
Annex 4 Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, Restriction to vessels and cargo coming from / going to Qatari ports (5 June 2017)
Annex 5 Harbour Master, Port of Fujairah, Entry Restrictions to Vessels Flying Qatar Flag, Vessels Destined to or Arrival from Qatar Ports
(5 June 2017)
Annex 6 General Manager Ras Al Khaimah Ports, Saqr Port Authority, Restrictions for vessels flying Qatari flag and vessels loading for Qatar (6 June 2017)
Annex 7 Director - Operations, Government of Sharjah Department of
Seaports & Customs, Restrictions to all Qatar Vessels and Cargoes
(6 June 2017)
Annex 8 Harbour Master, RAK Ports, Notice to Mariners No. 10 (7 June 2017)
Annex 9 Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority, Enforcement of Blockade with Qatar (undated)
Annex 10 Twitter Post, Regarding the Sympathy Law, @MOJ_UAE (6 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 11 United Arab Emirates Federal Transport Authority, Circular
No. 2/2/1023: Implementation Process of the decision related to Qatar sanctions (11 June 2017)
Annex 12 DP World Circular: Entry Restrictions to All Qatar Vessels and Cargoes - FTA (11 June 2017)
Annex 13 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President issues directives to address humanitarian cases of Emirati-Qatari joint families (11 June 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/11-06-2017-UAE-Qatar…
Annex 14 Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, Implementation Process of the Decision related to Qatar Sanctions (12 June 2017)
Annex 15 Harbour Master, Port of Fujairah, Notice to Mariners No. 225: Implementation Process of the Decision Related to Qatar Sanctions
(12 June 2017)
Annex 16 “UAE bans selling and subscription of beIN Sports receivers and cards”, Emirates News Agency WAM (14 June 2017), available at
http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302619057
Annex 17 Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Ban of bein [sic] Sports Channels Display (15 June 2017)
Annex 18 “Here is the Full List of Demands Requested from Qatar”,
CNN Arabic (24 June 2017), available at https://arabic.cnn.com/middle-east/2017/06/24/cnn-obtains-full-list-qat…
Annex 19 “Arab countries ‘six principles for Qatar’ a measure to restart the negotiation process”, The National (19 July 2017), available at
https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/arab-countries-sixprinciples-for-q…
Annex 20 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Circular prohibiting the broadcasting / playing of a number of satellite channels
(6 July 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 21 Dubai Maritime City Authority, Circular MO/MSE/CO11/2017: Restriction to vessels and cargo coming from/going to Qatari ports
(6 July 2017)
Annex 22 Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, Circular No. (33) 2017
(26 July 2017)
Annex 23 Reply of the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office in Geneva to the Joint Communication from Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Human Rights Council, HRC/NONE/2017/112 (12 September 2017)
Annex 24 United Nations General Assembly, General Debate of the 72nd Session: Address by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (22 September 2017), available at https://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates
Annex 25 “Joint Statement issued by four boycotting States denouncing report of UNHCHR’s technical mission on its visit to Qatar”, Saudi Press Agency (30 January 2018), available at https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1715223
Annex 26 “Arab Quartet responds to Qatar’s remarks at the UN Human Rights Council”, Al Arabiya English (28 February 2018), available at http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/02/28/Arab-Quartet-respo…
Annex 27 Letter from the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in Geneva to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (16 May 2018)
Annex 28 Letter from United Arab Emirates National Media Council to United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economics, beIN Sports Receivers and Cards (6 June 2018) (with certified translation)
Annex 29 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, An Official Statement by The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (5 July 2018), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-07-2018-UAE-Statem…
Annex 30 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Court of Justice refuses to grant provisional measures sought by Qatar
(24 July 2018), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/
MediaCenter/News/Pages/24-07-2018-International-Court-of-Justice-refuses-to-grant-provisional-measures-sought-by-Qatar.aspx
Annex 31 Letter from the Agent of the United Arab Emirates to the Registrar of the International Court of Justice (12 September 2018)
Annex 32 Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, CHM Direction No. 02/2019: Update on Implementation Process of the Decision related to Qatar Sanctions (12 February 2019)
Annex 33 “Federal Land & Maritime Transport Authority: No change in boycott measures against Qatar at UAE sea ports”, Emirates News Agency
(21 February 2019), available at http://wam.ae/en/details/ 1395302741506
Annex 34 United Arab Emirates Government Portal, Do you need an entry permit or visa to visit the UAE?, https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/… (accessed 11 April 2019)
Annex 35 Dubai Government Portal, Education, http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/Topics/DispForm.aspx?ID=3&category=Home (accessed 30 March 2019)
Annex 36 United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship, Browse Smart Service, https://beta.echannels.moi.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html… (accessed 30 March 2019)
United Arab Emirates Legislation
Annex 37 United Arab Emirates Federal Law No. (17) of 1972 on Citizenship and Passports (18 November 1972)
Annex 38 United Arab Emirates Federal Decree-Law No. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes (13 August 2012)
United Arab Emirates Local News Media
Annex 39 Video, Sky NEWS Arabia (23 May 2017) and Video, “Watch the Emir of Qatar’s Speech on Official Television”, Sky NEWS Arabia (24 May 2017) available at https://www.skynewsarabia.com/middle-
east/951413-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%AF-%D9%83%D9
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(with certified translation)
Annex 40 Ahmad Ashour, “Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks”, Emirates Today (25 May 2017), available at
https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05-25-1.998540 (with certified translation)
Annex 41 “Tamim Isolates Qatar by Turning Against Enduring Gulf and Arab Principles”, Al-Khaleej (25 May 2017), available at http://www.alkhaleej.ae/alkhaleej/page/f2d37a48-e914-4c77-841e-34b355b1… (with certified translation)
Annex 42 “‘A deluge of rage’ strikes the emirate of treason and criminality”, Al-Youm7 (25 May 2017), available at https://www.youm7.com/
story/2017/5/25/%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%B6%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A5
%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%
D9%84%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9-8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D8%AA%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AE%D8%A7%
D9%86/3252812 (with certified translation)
Annex 43 Video, “UAE cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar – Special Coverage”, Abu Dhabi TV (5 June 2017), available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sGbP0DITIU (with certified translation)
Annex 44 Video, “UAE News – The official statement of the UAE boycott of the State of Qatar”, Akhbar El Emarat (5 June 2017), available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8xf76fjk8U (with certified translation)
Annex 45 Twitter Post, Regarding the 5 June 2017 Measures, @wamnews
(5 June 2017 at 5:57 a.m.) (with certified translation)
Annex 46 “Attorney General Warns against Sympathy for Qatar or Objecting to the State’s Positions”, Al-Bayan Online (7 June 2017), available at https://www.albayan.ae/across-the-uae/news-and-reports/2017-06-07-1.296… (with certified translation)
Annex 47 Twitter Post, Statement from the Attorney General regarding objection to state positions, @UAE_Barq (7 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 48 “Qatar Commits Suicide: Aspire…Qatar’s ‘terrorist’ in the ‘sports world’!”, Al–Ittihad (20 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 49 Instagram Post, “Ban on travel to Qatar”, @3meed_news (5 June 2017 at 7:47 a.m.) (with certified translation)
State of Qatar Government Documents and Statements
Annex 50 Letter from Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, to Abdul Latif Bin
Rashid Al-Ziyani, Secretary-General of GCC (19 February 2017)
(with certified translation)
Annex 51 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, An Official Source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Perpetrators of the Electronic Piracy against Qatar News Agency website will be prosecuted (24 May 2017), available at https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/24/an-official-sou…
Annex 52 Twitter Posts, Regarding the 5 June 2017 Measures, @qatarembassyUAE (5 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 53 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar ‘Willing to Talk’ to Resolve Diplomatic Crisis (6 June 2017) available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/06/foreign-min…-’willing-to-talk’-to-resolve-diplomatic-crisis
Annex 54 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Committed to Approach of Dialogue in Resolving Differences with Neighboring Countries (10 June 2017) available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/10/foreign-min…
Annex 55 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Focuses on Solving Humanitarian Problems of Illegal Siege (12 June 2017), available at https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/12/foreign-ministe…
Annex 56 Letter from Amiri Diwan to HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al–Thani establishing the CCC (14 June 2017)
(with certified translation)
Annex 57 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatari, German Foreign Ministers: Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Crisis (4 July 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ…
Annex 58 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Committed to Dialogue to Solve GCC Crisis - Ambassador to Austria (25 July 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/26/qatar-commi…
Annex 59 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: No Response from Siege Countries to US Proposals on Crisis (27 July 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/27/foreign-min…
Annex 60 Letter from Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, to Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al-Ziyani, Secretary-General of GCC (7 August 2017) (with certified translation)
Annex 61 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwait Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisis (30 August 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min…
Annex 62 Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva – Switzerland, HE the Foreign Minister delivers a statement before the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council (11 September 2017), available at http://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2017/09/17/he-the-foreign-minis…
Annex 63 United Nations General Assembly, General Debate at the 72nd Session: Address by HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar (19 September 2017), available at https://gadebate.un.org/en/72/qatar (with certified translation)
Annex 64 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: ‘Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It’ (25 May 2017), available at https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/25/foreign-ministe…
Annex 65 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialogue
(22 October 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min…
Annex 66 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Foreign Minister Stresses Qatar’s Commitment to Resolving GCC Crisis (18 November 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/11/18/the-foreign…’s-commitment-to-resolving-gcc-crisis
Annex 67 Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva – Switzerland, Statement of HE Deputy Prime Minister of Foreig[n] Affairs t[o] the 37th Human Rights Council (25 February 2018), available at http://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2018/02/28/statement-of-he-depu…
Annex 68 Request for Negotiation from the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva to the Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (25 April 2018) (with certified translation)
State of Qatar Legislation
Annex 69 Qatar Law No. 38 of 2005 on the acquisition of Qatari nationality 38/2005 (30 October 2005), available at http://www.almeezan.qa/LawPage.aspx?id=2591&language=en
Annex 1
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
UAE supports statements of Kingdom of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Qatar (5 June 2017)
NEWSHome>MediaCenter>News>UAEsupportsstatementsofKingdomofBahrainandKingdomofSaudiArabiaonQatar.UAEsupportsstatementsofKingdomofBahrainandKingdomofSaudiArabiaonQatar.6/5/2017TheUnitedArabEmirateshasissuedthefollowingstatement:"TheUAEaffirmsitscompletecommitmentandsupporttotheGulfCooperationCouncilandtothesecurityandstabilityoftheGCCStates.Withinthisframework,andbasedontheinsistenceoftheStateofQatartocontinuetounderminethesecurityandstabilityofPage1of2News6/8/2018https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-06-2017-UAE-Qatar…
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theregionanditsfailuretohonourinternationalcommitmentsandagreements,ithasbeendecidedtotakethefollowingmeasuresthatarenecessaryforsafeguardingtheinterestsoftheGCCStatesingeneralandthoseofthebrotherlyQataripeopleinparticular:1-InsupportofthestatementsissuedbythesisterlyKingdomofBahrainandsisterlyKingdomofSaudiArabia,theUnitedArabEmiratesseversallrelationswiththeStateofQatar,includingbreakingoffdiplomaticrelations,andgivesQataridiplomats48hourstoleavetheUAE.2-PreventingQatarinationalsfromenteringtheUAEorcrossingitspointsofentry,givingQatariresidentsandvisitorsintheUAE14daystoleavethecountryforprecautionarysecurityreasons.TheUAEnationalsarelikewisebannedfromtravelingtoorstayinginQatarortransitingthroughitsterritories.3-ClosureofUAEairspaceandseaportsforallQatarisin24hoursandbanningallQatarimeansoftransportation,comingtoorleavingtheUAE,fromcrossing,enteringorleavingtheUAEterritories,andtakingalllegalmeasuresincollaborationwithfriendlycountriesandinternationalcompanieswithregardstoQatarisusingtheUAEairspaceandterritorialwaters,fromandtoQatar,fornationalsecurityconsiderations.TheUAEistakingthesedecisivemeasuresasaresultoftheQatariauthorities’failuretoabidebytheRiyadhAgreementonreturningGCCdiplomatstoDohaanditsComplementaryArrangementin2014,andQatar’scontinuedsupport,fundingandhostingofterrorgroups,primarilyIslamicBrotherhood,anditssustainedendeavourstopromotetheideologiesofDaeshandAlQaedaacrossitsdirectandindirectmediainadditiontoQatar’sviolationofthestatementissuedattheUS-IslamicSummitinRiyadhonMay21st,2017oncounteringterrorismintheregionandconsideringIranastatesponsorofterrorism.TheUAEmeasuresaretakenaswellbasedonQatariauthorities’hostingofterroristelementsandmeddlingintheaffairsofothercountriesaswellastheirsupportofterrorgroups–policieswhicharelikelytopushtheregionintoastageofunpredictableconsequences.WhileregrettingthepoliciestakenbytheStateofQatarthatsowseedsofseditionanddiscordamongtheregion’scountries,theUAEaffirmsitsfullrespectandappreciationforthebrotherlyQataripeopleonaccountoftheprofoundhistorical,religiousandfraternaltiesandkinrelationsbindingUAEandQataripeoples."Page2of2News6/8/2018https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-06-2017-UAE-Qatar…
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Annex 2
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs -
Dubai, Ban on Travelers from and to Qatar
(5 June 2017) (with certified translation)
June 5, 2017 Airline Operation Committee Dear Sir, Subject: Ban on travelers from and to Qatar I would like to send to you my best greetings and wish you more progress in your business. According to new instructions issued to us, please be informed that starting today, June 5, 2017, the following procedures will be in effect in all United Arab Emirates airports: - Preventing entry or transit of Qatari nationals carrying all kinds of travel documents (diplomatic, private, service, ordinary and National ID cards) through all UAE Airports, as well as land and sea ports; and - Preventing UAE citizens carrying all kinds of travel documents (diplomatic, private, service, ordinary and National ID cards) from travelling to Qatar or transiting through its territory. Therefore, we must draw your attention to these new procedures and you should notify all airlines operating at Dubai airports and Al Maktoum Airport to ensure that passengers travelling to and from said country are not taken via UAE Airports. With my best regards and appreciation, [signature] Brigadier / Talal Ahmed Al Shangeti Assistant General Director of Airports Immigration Affair Sector Vision: United Arab Emirates shall be the best country in terms of safety and providing services (Gateway of Peace). Mission: We provide creative services in the field of nationality and residency so that Dubai would be the best and most secure destination
Annex 2
الرؤية :أن تكون دولة الإمارات أفضل دول العالم أمناً و وتقديما للخدمات [بوابة السلام ]
رسالتنا :نقدم خدمات مبتكرة في مجال الجنسية والاقامة لتبقى دبي الوجهة الافضل والأكثر أمن اً
دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
وزارة الداخلية
الإدارة العامة للإقامة وشؤون الأجانب - دبي
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السادة / لجنة مسيري الخطوط المحترمين
بعد التحية,
الموضوع : المسافرين من دولة قطر
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الجوال الدب و نًسددددددد , الخند والخد ةً والعندا وببنوني ال وية يً الدخول بل ج يًع
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Annex 3
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Annex 4
Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, Restriction to vessels and cargo coming from / going to Qatari ports
(5 June 2017)
Annex 4
Annex 5
Harbour Master, Port of Fujairah, Entry Restrictions to Vessels Flying Qatar Flag, Vessels Destined to or
Arrival from Qatar Ports (5 June 2017)
Annex 5
Annex 6
General Manager Ras Al Khaimah Ports, Saqr Port Authority, Restrictions for vessels flying Qatari flag
and vessels loading for Qatar (6 June 2017)
Annex 6
Annex 7
Director - Operations, Government of Sharjah Department of Seaports & Customs, Restrictions to all Qatar Vessels and Cargoes (6 June 2017)
Annex 7
Annex 8
Harbour Master, RAK Ports, Notice to Mariners No. 10
(7 June 2017)
Annex 8
Annex 9
Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority, Enforcement of Blockade with Qatar (undated)
Dear Sir, Following please find revised instructions by the local authorities regarding break-out of diplomatic ties with the state of QATAR. Following supersedes and replaces all earlier transmitted instructions. Subject : Enforcement of Blockade with Qatar الموضوع :قرار المقاطعة الدبلوماسية مع دولة قطر
In line with the Governmental directives issued on Monday 5th June, regarding the enforcement of blockade on diplomatic ties and closure of all boarders with the state of QATAR, the local authorities have issued the following instructions; 1. Denial of entry into any of the Petroleum Ports, for any vessel carrying the flag of QATAR. 2. Denial of entry into any of the Petroleum Ports, for all vessels arriving from, or destined to QATAR, regardless of its flag. 3. Denial of entry into any of the Petroleum Ports, for vessels owned or operated by a QATARI Company. تنفيذا لقرار الدولة الصادر يوم الإثنين 5 يونيو 2017 ، بخصوص المقاطعة الدبلوماسية وإغلاق الحدود
.البرية والبحرية والجوية مع دولة قطر، فقد أصدرت السلطات المحلية التعليمات التالية
.عدم استقبال السفن التي تحمل علم دولة قطر في جميع الموانئ البترولية . 1
.عدم استقبال السفن القادمة من، أو السفن المتوجهة إلى دولة قطر، في جميع الموانئ البترولية، بغض النظر عن جنسيتها . 2
.عدم استقبال السفن المملوكة لشركات قطرية أو التي تعمل تحت إدارة شركات قطرية، في جميع الموانئ البترولية . 3
Petroleum Ports Authority
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Annex 10
Twitter Post, Regarding the Sympathy Law, @MOJ_UAE (6 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Ministry of Justice @MOJ_UAE . Jun 6, 2017 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Justice The UAE public prosecutor warned people to refrain from taking part, whether verbally or in writing, in uploading any posts on social media or any other platform that may express sympathy with the State of Qatar or otherwise challenge the stance of the UAE and other states that have taken firm positions against the State of Qatar. Anyone who breaches this order will be subject to a penalty of 3‐15 years imprisonment and a fine of at least AED 500,000.
Annex 10
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Annex 11
United Arab Emirates Federal Transport Authority, Circular No. 2/2/1023: Implementation Process
of the decision related to Qatar sanctions
(11 June 2017)
Annex 11
Annex 12
DP World Circular: Entry Restrictions to All Qatar Vessels
and Cargoes - FTA (11 June 2017)
Annex 12
Annex 12
Annex 13
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President issues directives to address humanitarian
cases of Emirati-Qatari joint families (11 June 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/11-06-2017-UAE-Qatar…
Annex 13
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Annex 14
Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, Implementation Process of the Decision related to Qatar Sanctions
(12 June 2017)
Annex 14
Annex 14
Annex 15
Harbour Master, Port of Fujairah, Notice to Mariners
No. 225: Implementation Process of the Decision
Related to Qatar Sanctions (12 June 2017)
Annex 15
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“UAE bans selling and subscription of beIN Sports receivers and cards”, Emirates News Agency WAM (14 June 2017), available at http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302619057
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UAE bans selling and subscription of beIN Sports receivers and cards
DUBAI, 14th June, 2017 (WAM) -- The UAE authorities have issued a decision today
(Wednesday) to stop selling beIN Sports receivers and cards in country. The authorities also
warned that any shop selling or renewing such cards would be subject to fines.
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Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Ban of bein [sic] Sports Channels Display (15 June 2017)
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“Here is the Full List of Demands Requested from Qatar”, CNN Arabic (24 June 2017), available at
https://arabic.cnn.com/middle-east/2017/06/24/cnn-obtains-full-list-qat…
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Here is the Full List of Demands Requested from Qatar
Middle East – Publishing, 24 June 2017
Archive photo of Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Atlanta, USA (CNN) – Qatar has received from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,
Bahrain, and Egypt a list composed of 13 demands to reinstate the diplomatic and economic ties that
had been severed at an earlier date during the current month, in the wake of the Arab countries'
accusation against Doha of supporting terrorism; an accusation that Qatar strongly denies.
We hereby present you with the full list of demands that was obtained by the CNN network, validated
by Qatari officials:
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CNN Arabic – Here is the Full List of Demands Requested from Qatar Page 2 of 8 https://arabic.cnn.com/middle‐east/2017/06/24/cnn‐obtains‐full‐list‐qatar‐demands 4/7/2019 1. Qatar must officially announce the reduction of diplomatic representation with Iran, and close all Iranian diplomatic missions in Qatar. Qatar must also expel all Iranian Revolutionary Guard elements from Qatar and sever any military cooperation with Iran. Only the commercial exchange with Iran that is compliant with the US and international sanctions shall be allowed, on the condition that it does not endanger the security of the GCC member states. All military or intelligence cooperation with Iran must be severed. 2. Qatar must immediately shutdown the Turkish military base that is currently being established, and cease all military cooperation with Turkey on Qatari soil. 3. Qatar must sever all relations with “terrorist, sectarian, and ideological groups”, especially the Muslim Brotherhood, Daesh, Qaeda, Fateh Al‐Sham (previously known as Al‐Nosra Front), and Lebanese Hezbollah. Qatar must officially designate such entities as terrorist groups, in accordance with the terrorism list announced by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, and to update its list of such terrorist groups in line with any future list announced subsequently by the four states. 4. Cease all means of financing the individuals, groups, or organizations designated as terrorist by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, the United States of America, and other countries. 5. Extradite “terrorist personas”, fugitives, and wanted individuals from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain to their original countries of origin, as well as freezing their assets and provide any required information about their accommodations, movements, and funds. 6. Shut down Al‐Jazeera network and its affiliate broadcasting channels. 7. Stop meddling in the internal affairs of sovereign countries. Stop the naturalization of wanted citizens from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain. Withdraw the Qatari nationality from the current citizens who, by granting them the Qatari citizenship, violate the laws of these states. 8. Qatar must pay compensations for the lives lost and the other financial losses resulting from Qatar’s policies in recent years. The amount shall be determined in coordination with Qatar. 9. Qatar must align with the Gulf states and the other Arab states military‐wise, politically, socially, and economically in accordance with the agreement reached with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2014. 10. Qatar must provide all personal details of all opposition members supported by Qatar, and details of all the support offered to them by Qatar in the past. Qatar must cease all communications with the political opposition in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain. Qatar must hand over all the files that show information about Qatar’s communication with opposition groups and the support it provides them. Annex 18
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11. Qatar must shut down all news platforms that it directly or indirectly funds, including “Arabi 21”,
“Rasd”, “Al‐Arabi Al‐Jadid”, “Mekameleen”, “Middle East Eye”, and others (just to name a few
examples. In this regard, we mean all platforms funded by Qatar.
12. Accept all demands within 10 days from submitting them to Qatar, otherwise the list shall be
deemed null and void. (The document does not specify what the countries will do should Qatar
refuse to comply).
13. Approve to be reviewed on monthly basis during the first year after accepting the demands,
then once every quarter during the second year and throughout the following ten years. Qatar’s
compliance shall be monitored annually.
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Qatari Government Egyptian Government The Gulf Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Gulf States GCC Member States
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إليك القائمة الكاملة للمطالب الموجهة لقطر
الشرق الأوسط نشر ، 24 يونيو / حزيران 2017
صورة أرشيفية لأمير قطر الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني
تسلمت قطر من المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات --(CNN) أتلانتا، الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية
والبحرين ومصر قائمة مؤلفة من 13 مطلباً لاستعادة العلاقات الدبلوماسية والاقتصادية بعد قطعها
في وقت سابق من الشهر الجاري، إثر اتهام الدول العربية للدوحة بدعم الإرهاب، وهو ما تنفيه قطر
بشدة.
وأكد مسؤولون قطريون موثوقيتها: ،CNN نعرض عليكم قائمة المطالب الكاملة التي حصلت عليها شبكة
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1. أن تعلن قطر رسمياً خفض التمثيل الدبلوماسي مع إيران وإغلاق البعثات الدبلوماسية الإيرانية في قطر.
كما يجب على قطر طرد عناصر الحرس الثوري الإيراني من قطر وقطع أي تعاون عسكري مشترك مع إيران.
ولن يُسمح إلا بالتبادل التجاري مع إيران الذي يمتثل للعقوبات الأمريكية والدولية، بشرط ألا يعرض ذلك
أمن دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي للخطر. قطع أي تعاون عسكري أو استخباراتي مع إيران.
2. أن تقوم قطر على الفور بإغلاق القاعدة العسكرية التركية التي يجري بناؤها حالياً، ووقف أي تعاون
عسكري مع تركيا داخل الأراضي القطرية.
3. تحتاج قطر إلى قطع كل علاقاتها مع "المنظمات الإرهابية والطائفية والإيديولوجية"، ولا سيما جماعة
الإخوان المسلمين وتنظيم داعش والقاعدة وفتح الشام (المعروف سابقاً باسم جبهة النصرة) وحزب الله
اللبناني. ويتعين على قطر أن تصنف رسمياً تلك الكيانات مجموعات إرهابية، بناءً على قائمة الإرهاب التي
أعلنتها السعودية والبحرين والإمارات ومصر، وأن تقوم بتحديث قائمتها استناداً إلى أي قائمة مستقبلية
ستعلنها البلدان الأربعة في وقت لاحق.
4. وقف جميع وسائل التمويل للأفراد أو الجماعات أو المنظمات التي تم تصنيفها بأنها إرهابية من قبل
المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة ومصر والبحرين والولايات المتحدة ودول أخرى.
5. تسليم "الشخصيات الإرهابية" والهاربين والأفراد المطلوبين من السعودية والإمارات ومصر والبحرين إلى
بلدانهم الأصلية. تجميد أصولهم وتقديم أي معلومات مطلوبة حول إقامتهم وتحركاتهم وأموالهم.
6. إغلاق شبكة الجزيرة والمحطات التابعة لها.
7. وقف التدخل في الشؤون الداخلية للبلدان ذات السيادة. وقف تجنيس المواطنين المطلوبين من
السعودية والإمارات ومصر والبحرين. سحب الجنسية القطرية من المواطنين الحاليين، الذين ينتهك حملهم
للجنسية القطرية قوانين تلك البلدان.
8. أن تدفع قطر تعويضات عن الخسائر في الأرواح والخسائر المالية الأخرى الناجمة عن سياسات قطر في
السنوات الأخيرة. وسيتم تحديد المبلغ بالتنسيق مع قطر.
9. يجب على قطر أن تصطف مع دول الخليج والدول العربية الأخرى عسكرياً وسياسياً واجتماعياً واقتصادياً،
. بما يتماشى مع اتفاق تم التوصل إليه مع المملكة العربية السعودية في عام 2014
10 . تقديم قطر كافة التفاصيل الشخصية حول جميع أعضاء المعارضة الذين دعمتهم قطر وتفاصيل كل
الدعم الذي قدمته قطر لهم في الماضي. وقف جميع الاتصالات مع المعارضة السياسية في السعودية
والإمارات ومصر والبحرين. تسليم جميع الملفات التي تفصل بيانات اتصالات قطر مع الجماعات المعارضة
ودعمها لها.
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، 11 . إغلاق قطر جميع المنصات الإخبارية التي تمولها، بشكل مباشر وغير مباشر، بما في ذلك "عربي " 21
إلخ (هذه بعض الأمثلة، ونعني هنا جميع ،"Middle East Eye" "رصد"، "العربي الجديد"، "مكملين"، و
المنصات التي تمولها قطر).
12 . الموافقة على جميع المطالب خلال 10 أيام من تقديمها إلى قطر، أو تصبح القائمة لاغية. (لا تحدد
الوثيقة ما ستفعله البلدان إذا رفضت قطر الامتثال).
13 . الموافقة على مراجعات شهرية خلال العام الأول بعد الموافقة على المطالب، ثم مرة واحدة كل ربع
عام خلال السنة الثانية. وعلى مدى السنوات العشر التالية، ستتم مراقبة امتثال قطر سنوياً.
الأزمة القطرية الخليجية الإرهاب الإمارات العربية المتحدة البحرين الحكومة البحرينية الحكومة السعودية
الحكومة القطرية الحكومة المصرية الخليج المملكة العربية السعودية دول الخليج دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي
قطر مجلس التعاون الخليجي مصر مكافحة الإرهاب
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“Arab countries ‘six principles for Qatar’ a measure to restart the negotiation process”, The National
(19 July 2017), available at https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/arab-countries-sixprinciples-for-q…
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Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Circular prohibiting the broadcasting / playing of
a number of satellite channels (6 July 2017)
(with certified translation)
[Seal of Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi] Department of Economic Development Date: 07/06/2017 Circular regarding banning the broadcasting/Turning on several TV channels To all businesses in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Peace and Mercy of God Be Upon You; Department of Economic Development wishes to extend its sincere greetings and appreciation for your cooperation in serving the best interest of the Emirate. It is hereby decided, in the public interest, to ban the broadcasting or turning on the following TV channels effective from the date hereof. Al Jazeera Media Network Be In Sports TV o Al Jazeera TV Channel o Be In Sports TV France o Al Jazeera Live Channel o Be In Sports TV Arabic o Al Jazeera Live Egypt; Shaaer Al Rasoul Channel o Al Jazeera English Qatar TV o Al Jazeera America Channel Al Mujtamaa Channel o Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Al Rayan TV Channel o Al Jazeera Balkans Channel Premier Channel o Baraem TV station (for children) o G TV station Please note that all the necessary legal actions shall be taken against businesses which will be found in breach of the circular. We appreciate your kind collaboration. [Seal of Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi] [Signature] 2 815 8888 Fax: +971 2 672 7749 PO Box 12 Abu Dhabi, UAE [illegible] Ahmad Bin Saeed al‐Remeihi@aroma... 36m
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Dubai Maritime City Authority, Circular MO/MSE/CO11/2017: Restriction to vessels and cargo coming
from/going to Qatari ports (6 July 2017)
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Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority,
Circular No. (33) 2017 (26 July 2017)
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Reply of the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office in Geneva to the Joint Communication from Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Human Rights Council,
HRC/NONE/2017/112 (12 September 2017)
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United Nations General Assembly, General Debate of the 72nd Session: Address by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United
Arab Emirates (22 September 2017), available at
https://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates
4/1/2019United Arab Emirates | General Assembly of the United Nationshttps://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates1/5United Arab Emirates22 September 2017 (72th Session)UN Photo/ DownloadStatement Summary:
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4/1/2019United Arab Emirates | General Assembly of the United Nationshttps://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates2/5Right of Reply (in all available languages)Audio les SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of theUnited Arab Emirates, said that his country worked hard and responsibly to promote the stability anddevelopment of Arab countries, as well as tackle the destruction that the region’s wars had left in their wake. The crises in that region had several causes: extremism and terrorism, interference by States in each other’sinternal affairs, as well as aggressive and expansionist policies driven by hegemonic ambitions. While theinternational community had made progress in confronting humanitarian threats, more could be done torestore stability in the Arab world.The development progress that had been made should be protected, otherwise conicts in Libya, Syria,Yemen and Somalia would be managed instead of solved, he said. In those countries, stability could berestored, but only if outside interference in Arab affairs was stopped. A rm and sincere rejection ofextremism and terrorism was also needed. The elimination of that threat from the Arab region was withinreach. The liberation of ancient Arab cities such as Mosul in Iraq and Mukalla in Yemen from the grip ofterrorist organizations was proof.International efforts to achieve peace in the region would not be successful without ending the Israelioccupation of the Palestinian and Arab territories, which had lasted over seven decades, he said. Thatsituation made young people vulnerable to exploitation by terrorist groups who claimed that they were theonly choice through which they could achieve their aspirations. He also armed his country’s solid positionand legitimate right to sovereignty over its three islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, whichwere occupied by Iran in violation of international law and the Charter. Two years had passed since Iran’snuclear agreement, with no sign of change in its “hostile” behaviour in the region or any desire to abandon itsnuclear ambitions. He supported enhancing controls on Iran’s nuclear programme and the continuedassessment of the agreement and its provisions. Source---------------Right of Reply (22 September 2017)Speaking in exercise of the right of reply, the representative of Qatar responded to the United Arab Emirates.---------------Right of Reply (22 September 2017)First Declaration:
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4/1/2019United Arab Emirates | General Assembly of the United Nationshttps://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates3/5Videos Audio les Videos The representative of the United Arab Emirates, speakingin exercise of the right of reply, said he regretted seeingQatar once again trying to distract the General Assemblywith regard to the international commitments that it should be upholding. The decision to breakdiplomatic ties with Qatar was a direct response to its own actions, which had destabilized the region. Qatar was violating international law as well as Security Council resolutions, he said. The United ArabEmirates would proceed on the basis of decisions it had taken, as there was no other way to protectitself from Qatar’s hostile actions, he added.Source: GA/11951---------------Right of Reply (25 September 2017)Speaking in exercise of the right of reply, the representative of Iran responded to the United Arab Emirates.---------------Right of Reply (in all available languages)Right of Reply (25 September 2017)Second Declaration:The representative of the United Arab Emirates, to remarks by her counterpartfrom Iran, referred to three disputed islands as an “integral part of hercountry”. She called on the international community to help resolve thatdispute. Iran’s expansionism was interfering in the internal affairs of Arab States and destabilizing theregion, while its support of terrorist groups and illicit weapons transfers were exacerbating the crisis inYemen, she said, assuring that only a political process could be successful.Source: GA/11953StatementRead the statement in Arabic Read the statement in English Annex 24
4/1/2019United Arab Emirates | General Assembly of the United Nationshttps://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates4/5VideoEnglish OriginalAudioArabic | MP3 Chinese | MP3 English | MP3 French | MP3 Russian | MP3 Spanish | MP3 Previous Sessions73rd SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation71st Session0:000:00
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4/1/2019United Arab Emirates | General Assembly of the United Nationshttps://gadebate.un.org/en/72/united-arab-emirates5/5H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs70th SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs69th SessionH.M. Mr. Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs68th SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs67th SessionH.E. Mr. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs66th SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs65th SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs64th SessionH.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister for Foreign Affairs
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“Joint Statement issued by four boycotting States denouncing report of UNHCHR’s technical mission
on its visit to Qatar”, Saudi Press Agency
(30 January 2018), available at https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1715223
TheofficialSaudiPressAgencyWednesday1439/5/14-2018/01/31JointstatementissuedbyfourboycottingStatesdenouncingreportofUNHCHR'stechnicalmissiononitsvisittoQatarGeneva,JumadaI13,1439,January30,2018,SPA--AjointstatementwasissuedbythemissionsoftheKingdomofSaudiArabia,theUnitedArabEmirates,theKingdomofBahrainandtheArabRepublicofEgyptaccreditedtotheUnitedNationsinGenevainresponsetothecontentofthereportofthetechnicalmissionoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforHumanRights,whichvisitedDohainNovember2017.Thestatementreadsasfollows:FollowingthereportpreparedbytheTechnicalMissionoftheHighCommissionerforHumanRightsonitsvisittoQatarfrom28to6RabiulAlAwal1439H(17to24November2017),themissionsoftheKingdomofSaudiArabia,theUnitedArabEmirates,theKingdomofBahrainandtheArabRepublicofEgyptaccreditedinGeneva,expresstheirdenunciationofthereport'smethodologicalfailurethatincludedamisleadingdescriptionofthepoliticalcrisis,leadingtothereport'sconclusionsandobservationsbasedonalimitedunderstandingofthegeneralcontextofthepoliticalcrisisanditshistoricalbackgroundasthebasisofthiscrisisgoesbacktothebackgroundofQatar'ssupportforindividualsandentitiesinternationallyinvolvedinfinancingterrorismandsupportingitsactivities,andpromotingtheirextremistideology,whichincitesviolenceandpromoteshatespeechintheArabregionthroughQatarimediaplatformsorfundedthroughQatarifigures.TheboycottofthefourcountriesofQatarispartoftheexerciseoftheirsovereignrighttoprotectanddefendtheirnationalsecurity.ItcomesasanaturalreactionthatisnotcomparableinsizeandimpacttothesupportbytheGovernmentofQatarforterrorisminflagrantviolationoftheprovisionsoftheCharteroftheUnitedNationsandInternationalLaw,andtheresolutionsbytheHumanrightsCouncilandtheGeneralAssemblyrelevanttotheimpactofterrorismontheenjoymentofhumanrights.Ontheotherhand,weaffirmthatthesemeasuresarenotaimedatthepeopleofQatar,withwhomwehavetiesofbrotherhood,closenessandconciliation,andevenatribalextensiontosomeofourcountries.Themissionsofthefourcountriesalsoexpresstheirlackofacceptanceofthecontentsofthereportandtheresultsreachedbyitaitcontainedmanyofallegationsandaccusationsthatareunfounded.ItalsoreflectsaclearbiastowardsoneofthepartiesofthepoliticalcrisisasitadoptedthesameQataristorybasedonfalseclaimsthatthegovernmentofQatarisseekingtopromoteregionallyandglobally.ThemissionsofthefourcountriesregistertheirreservationregardingthemannerandtimingoftheleakingofthecontentofthereportbytheQatariNationalHumanRightsCommitteeduringitspressconferenceheldinDoha,Qatar,on8January2018.TheynotethattheHighCommissiondidnotprovidethemissionsofthefourcountrieswiththereportuntilafteritwaspublishedonMonday8January2018.TheystressthatthenatureofthetechnicalreportspreparedbytheHighCommissionerforHumanRightsattherequestofmemberstatesaimstotransferexperiencestodevelopthehumanrightssystemandaddresshumanrightsviolationsinthestateitself.ThefourcountriesindicatethatithasbecomecleartothemthatthemainobjectiveoftheQatarigovernmenttorequestavisitbythetechnicalcommitteeoftheHighCommissionofHumanRightscomesinthecontextofthemediaandpoliticalexploitationofthevisitandtheresultingreport,notforitsloftyobjectiveoftransferringtheexpertiseofthecommissiontotheQatariside.ThefourcountriesdeploredthepersistenceoftheQataripoliciesbasedonlackofcredibilityandlackofgoodwillintheiruseoftheUnitedNationsanditsspecializedinternationalagenciesandinternationalreports.Accordingly,thefourStatescallupontheHighCommissiontoaddressthemethodologicalandproceduralerrorsofthereportwhichwasnotinconformitywithinternationalstandardsandthetermsofreferenceoftheHighCommissionforHumanRights,andwhichisincompatiblewiththenatureoftheworkofthetechnicalmissionwhichwassenttoQatarinamannerthatdoesnotexceedthegeographicalboundariesofthestaterequestingtechnicalsupport.ThefourcountriesemphasizethatthegovernmentofQatar'sdisregardforanyseriousinitiativestoresolvethepoliticalcrisisanditscontinuedattemptsPage1of2JointstatementissuedbyfourboycottingStatesdenouncingreportofUNHCHR'stechnic...6/9/2018https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1715223
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tomisleadtheinternationalcommunityonthemaincausesofthecrisisthroughtheaccusationsagainstthefourcountriesatinternationalorganizations,despitetheconsiderableandvaluedeffortsofHisHighnessSheikhSabahAl-AhmadAl-JaberAl-Sabah,theAmirofKuwait,confirmsthelackofgenuineandsincereintentionintheforeseeablefutureinQatartoreturnrelationstotheirnormalcoursewiththecountriesoftheboycott.--SPA00:01LOCALTIME21:01GMTwww.spa.gov.sa/1715223(http://www.spa.gov.sa/1715223)Page2of2JointstatementissuedbyfourboycottingStatesdenouncingreportofUNHCHR'stechnic...6/9/2018https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1715223
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(28 February 2018), available at http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/02/28/Arab-Quartet-respo…
Arab Quartet responds to Qatar’s remarks at the UNHuman Rights Councilenglish.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/02/28/Arab-Quartet-responds-to-Qatar-s-remarks-at-the-UN-Human-Rights-Council.htmlUAE’s Permanent Representative of the to the UN made the right of reply. (Photo courtesy:@UN_HRC)Staff writer, Al Arabiya English Wednesday, 28 February 2018Text size A A ABahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt issued a joint statement inresponse to the Foreign Minister of Qatar in his address to the 37th session of the UnitedNations Human Rights Council.The UAE’s Permanent Representative of the to the UN, Ambassador Obaid Salem Al Zaabi,delivered a right of reply on behalf of his country, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt in responseto remarks made by Qatari FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.The statement read as follow:Mr. President,The Permanent Delegations of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic ofEgypt and the Kingdom of Bahrain would like to use the right of reply to the statement madeby the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, who for the second time sought to occupy youresteemed council in the case of a diplomatic crisis they initiated. Their efforts to market this1/2
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secondary crisis a major international crisis worthy of attention by the international communityshould not be ignored. We believe that this small political crisis between our countries must beresolved within the framework of the existing Kuwaiti mediation efforts led by His HighnessSheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His efforts have received the full support andappreciation of the leadership of our countries and continue to be the best channel foraddressing the causes and consequences of this political crisis.Mr. president,A report prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights atthe invitation of Qatar was answered by our countries in a detailed statement to UNHCR. Wealso expressed the views of our countries on the report in a joint press statement on behalf ofthe permanent delegations of the four boycotting countries of Qatar. Qataris must choosebetween being a state that believes in the principle of positive international relations and seeksto engage in a positive relationship with its neighbors, like the rest of the civilized world, orcontinue to violate international law and international and regional conventions andinstruments related to the fight against terrorism, its financing and its supporters. Qatar cannotdo the same while acting in another way.Mr. president,The four countries would like to emphasize Qatar's role in supporting radical ideologies andterrorist ideas and spreading hate speech and incitement to violence through the media. Whatour countries want from Qatar is to change their behavior of supporting terrorist organizationsand to stop funding them immediately. We also demand that this international forum not makeDoha a place where people who justify acts of terrorism are hosted.Mr. president,Qatar, which has always spoken of respect for human dignity and the rights of peoples to self-determination, is itself the one that embraces the leaders of the international organization ofthe Muslim Brotherhood, for whom the world has only seen a dark ideology that has providedhumanity nothing more than terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda, which then resulted inother terrorist groups no less criminal and shadowy like ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra.Our States will therefore continue to exercise their sovereign right to boycott the Governmentof Qatar, guaranteed by international law, in defense of the deliberate harm and damage to oursecurity, interference in our internal affairs and Qatar's lack of respect for the principles ofpositive international relations.Thank you Mr. Chairman.Last Update: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 KSA 18:20 - GMT 15:202/2
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Letter from United Arab Emirates National Media Council to United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economics,
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UndersecretaryofMinistryof5FRQRPLFV_[illegible]No.:NMC/2018851Date:June6,2018YourExcellenceEng.MohamedAhmedBinAbdelazizAl-ShehhyUndersecretaryofMinistryofEconomicsDearSir,Subject:beINSportsReceiversandCardsTheNationalMediaCouncil(NMC)sendsyouitsbestregardsandappreciation.Withreferencetotheabovesubject,wehavereceivedmanyremarkspointingoutthatmanyshopsandkiosksinshoppingcentersandothersarestillpromotingandsellingbeINSportsreceiversandcards,inviolationoftheapplicablelawsandregulationsinthisregard.Asthecounciliskeenonensuringfullcompliancewithrelevantapplicablelaws,theNMCwouldliketoreiteratethat:1-Youarekindlyrequestedtoinstructalleconomicdepartmentsinthecountrytoissuecircularstostopthesaleoftheseillegalreceiversandcards.We,however,confirmthatwehaveallowedforthedistributionofthesechannelsonlythroughDUandEtisalatnetworks.2-TheNMChasreceivednotifications,whichindicatethatseveralhotelfacilitiesaredealingwithotheroperatorsthanDUandEtisalattobroadcastthesechannels.We,therefore,kindlyrequestthatyoualsoissuethenecessaryinstructionsforsuchhotelfacilitiesinthestatetoonlysellbeINservicetohotels,hotelapartments,restaurantsandtentsorganizingthischampionship,andcaféswhichprovidemeansofmassshowingthroughIPTVprovidersinthecountry.3-Incaseofdealingwithanyproviders,itisnecessarytoensurethatnobannedchannelsareallowedasperthelistwehaveprovidedyouwith.Thankyouforyourcooperation,Withourbestregardsandappreciation.[signature]MansourAl-MansourGeneralManager
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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
An Official Statement by The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (5 July 2018), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-07-2018-UAE-Statem…
3/31/2019Newshttps://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-07-2018-UAE-Statem… > Media Center > News > An official Statement by The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairsand International Cooperation.An official Statement by The UAE Ministry of ForeignAffairs and International Cooperation.7/5/2018Since its announcement on June 5, 2017, pursuant to which the United Arab Emirates (UAE)took certain measures against Qatar for national security reasons, the UAE has instituted arequirement for all Qatari citizens overseas to obtain prior permission for entry into the UAE.Permission may be granted for a limited-duration period, at the discretion of the UAEgovernment.
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3/31/2019Newshttps://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/05-07-2018-UAE-Statem… UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to confirm thatQatari citizens already resident in the UAE need not apply for permission to continueresidence in the UAE. However, all Qatari citizens resident in the UAE are encouraged toobtain prior permission for re-entry into UAE territory.All applications for entry clearance may be made through the telephone hotline announcedon June 11, 2017 (+9718002626).As a result of the false accusations made by the State of Qatar against the UAE, the UAEdeems it necessary to affirm its long-standing policy on the entry and residence conditionsapplicable to persons of Qatari citizenship. Since the announcement severing relations withQatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation onJune 5, 2017 in support of the same decisions of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia, the UAE has not issued any legal or administrative laws or orders relating tothe expulsion of Qatari citizens from UAE territory. The UAE took no action to expel Qataricitizens and national who remained in the UAE following the expiry of the 14 day periodreferred to in the June 5, 2017 announcement.The UAE regrets that Qatar continues to misrepresent the UAE’s policy on the entry andresidence conditions applicable to Qatari citizens. The UAE affirms its full respect andappreciation for the people of Qatar.The UAE will continue to maintain all measures instituted against the Qatari government toaddress the threat it poses to regional security and the people of the UAE. The UAE callsupon Qatar to respect its international commitments and to cease its policies of sponsoringand harbouring terrorist organizations and individuals, interfering in the affairs of itsneighbours and giving a platform to extremists through its religious institutions and itsgovernment controlled media networks.
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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Court of Justice refuses to grant provisional measures sought by Qatar (24 July 2018), available at https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/
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Letter from the Agent of the United Arab Emirates to the Registrar of the International Court of Justice (12 September 2018)
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Chief Harbour Master, Abu Dhabi Ports, CHM Direction No. 02/2019: Update on Implementation Process of the Decision related to Qatar Sanctions (12 February 2019)
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“Federal Land & Maritime Transport Authority: No change in boycott measures against Qatar at UAE sea ports”, Emirates News Agency (21 February 2019), available at http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302741506
Emirates News Agency Friday February 22, 2019 – 10:25 a.m. Home News Bulletin Emirates World Business Happiness Sports Reports Multimedia Thursday February 21, 2019 – 12:38 p.m. Federal Land & Maritime Transport Authority: No change in boycott measures against Qatar at UAE sea ports ABU DHABI, February 21, 2019 (WAM) – The UAE Federal Land & Maritime Transport Authority has stressed that its Circular No. G/1/2019 regarding the boycott mechanisms against Qatar did not change any of its previous measures and is nothing more than an administrative circular issued from time to time to reaffirm these measures and their application in accordance with the adopted decisions. The Authority clarified – in a statement – that the news reports regarding the import and export of merchandise from and to Qatar are inaccurate and misconstrued. The Authority stressed that the requirements of the economic boycott at sea ports have not changed, and that, in this regard, it will issue a clarification to the State’s ports and sea ports. The Authority also pointed out that it is the one and only body responsible for regulating the land and maritime transport sector in the UAE, that any regulatory procedures regarding ports of entry fall under its jurisdiction, and that any information related to this sector is issued exclusively by the Authority. WAM/Dina Omar
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United Arab Emirates Government Portal, Do you need an entry permit or visa to visit the UAE?,
https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/… (accessed 11 April 2019)
Information and services(/en/information-and-services)Visa and Emirates ID(/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id)Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE?Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? GCC citizens do not need visa to enter the UAE. Some of the other nationalities can obtain visa on arrival while others need to apply for visa in advance. Find out if you need a visa to enter the UAE. (/en/help)gov:tra:nias:qrcode|urn:ae:gov:tra:nias:totp|urn:ae:gov:tra:nias:myid&ForceAuthn=false&reqBinding=urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:bindings:HTTP-(/) (/en)Home (/en/information-and-services)Information and services (/en/about-the-uae)About the UAE (/en/participate)Your voice (/en/media)MediaRelated eServices Entry permit and visa policies Visa-free entry Visa on arrival Pre-arranged entry permits Related eServices•Apply for eVisa from GCC countries(https://www.gdrfa.ae/GCCIND/gccLogin.do?userAction=switchToEnglish)-Min… of Interior•Visa services of Etihad Airways(http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/global/en/planatrip/traveless…)Etihad Airways•Visa services offered by Emirates Airline(http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/visa_pa…)Emirates Airline•Visa services of Fly Dubai(http://www.flydubai.com/en/about-us/uae-visas/)-Fly Dubai•Visa services of Air Arabia(http://www.airarabia.com/visa-assistance)-Air Arabia Page 1 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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Validity of entry permits Illegal to work on a visit or tourist visa Entry permit and visa policiesThe visa and permit system works according to rules and regulations set by Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship(https://echannels.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login)-ICA and its affiliated Directorates of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in each emirate.Before you apply for a visa or an entry permit, check if you are eligible for a visa-free entry or to receive visa on arrival or you need eVisa prior to travel or an entry permit pre-arranged by a sponsor based in the UAE.Disclaimer:The visa rules are subject to change. The details on this page are just an overview of the general requirements for visas. You are advised to check with the UAE embassies and consulates(https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Pages/UAE-Embassies.aspx) abroad and/or contact the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship(https://echannels.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/contact…)-ICA.Visa-free entryCitizens of GCC countries(http://www.gcc-sg.org/en-us/Pages/default.aspx)do not require a visa or permit or to be sponsored by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to produce their GCC country passport or national ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.Visa on arrivalIndian nationals holding a normal passport and a visit visa or a green card issued by the USA, or a UK or EU residency, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. The US visa, the green card, the UK resident permit and the EU resident permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE.They can also apply online in advance(https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#…). They can apply to extend their stay for additional 14 days.The entry permit to UAE will cost AED 100, renewable for only one time at a cost of AED 250.Check also visa provisions for Indian citizens on website of Etihad Airways(http://www.etihad.com/en/info/uae-visa-on-arrival-for-indian-citizens/) and Emirates Airline(https://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/visa_p…)•Visa provisions for Non US Citizens(https://www.uae-embassy.org/services-resources/visas-passports/non-us-c…)-Embassy of the United Arab Emirates-Washington DCPage 2 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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•Visa provisions(https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Embassies/London/Services…)- Embassy of the UAE in London•Apply online in advance to get visa on arrival at the UAE’s airports(https://echannels.moi.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/ser… Indian nationals with USA visa or residence visa from EU countries•Apply online to extend your ‘on arrival’ visa -(https://echannels.moi.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/ser… Indian nationals with USA Visa or residence visa from EU countriesCitizens of the following countries can get a 30-day visit visa on arrival, free of charge and renewable for similar period.1.Andorra 2.Australia 3.Brunei 4.Canada 5.Hong Kong 6.Ireland 7.Japan 8.Kazakhstan 9.Malaysia 10.Monaco 11.New Zealand12.People's Republic of China 13.Russian Federation 14.San Marino 15.Singapore 16.South Korea17.Ukraine18.United Kingdom 19.United States of America 20.Vatican CityCitizens of the following countries can get a 90-day multiple entry visit visa, free of charge and valid for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay of 90 days.1.Austria2.Barbados 3.Brazil 4.Belgium 5.Bulgaria6.Chile 7.Costa Rica 8.Croatia 9.Cyprus 10.Czech Republic 11.Denmark 12.Estonia 13.Finland 14.France 15.Germany 16.GreecePage 3 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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17.Grenada 18.Hungary19.Honduras 20.Iceland 21.Italy 22.Latvia23.Liechtenstein 24.Lithuania 25.Luxembourg 26.Malta27.Montenegro 28.Netherlands 29.Norway 30.Poland 31.Portugal 32.Romania 33.Seychelles 34.Slovakia 35.Slovenia 36.Spain 37.Sweden 38.Switzerland39.Ukraine40.UruguayPassports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.This list may vary from time to time; therefore, it is advisable to check with the airline you are flying with or the UAE embassy (https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Pages/UAE-Missions-Overse…)before travelling to the UAE.Related linksVisa on arrival to Dubai(https://www.dnrd.ae/en/i-need/visa-arrival)-General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - DubaiPre-arranged entry permitsAnyone who does not fall into any of the above categories will require an entry permit prior to arrival into the UAE and someone to sponsor it. What type of entry permit you need?The entry permit you need depends on the purpose of your visit. It could be for: •tourism •visit •transit •work.Requirements for an entry permitThese are the requirements for an entry permit:1.You need a sponsor to apply for your entry permit. The sponsor could be:•an Emirati citizen •an expatriate resident with valid residency permit in the UAE•a UAE-based airlinePage 4 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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•a UAE-based hotel or tour agent•a government entity•companies in the private sector or free zones. 2. Prospective visitors seeking entry permits are required to have a genuine passport, valid for at least six months. 3. A visa ban prohibits a person from entering the country or taking up a new job. Prospective visitors must not have been deported or be banned from entering the UAE in which case, he needs to obtain special permission to re-enter. 4.Visitors who come to the UAE with an entry permit to work in the UAE are required to undergo medical tests at government approved health centres in the UAE. They will be tested for communicable diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Those found to be HIV positive or having TB will be deported.Who can apply for your entry permit? Many channels can apply for an entry permit for you.•A relative or friend living in the UAEA relative or a friend residing in the UAE can sponsor your entry permit to the UAE. The entry permit application can be processed at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) of the emirate of the relative/friend’s residence.Usually, an expatriate resident can sponsor an entry permit for his first-degree relatives only such as spouse, children, parents, brothers or sisters.Nationals can sponsor entry permits for their families and friends.Below are links to the local GDRFA offices where an entry permit is issued.•GDRFA - Abu Dhabi(http://www.adnrd.ae/newHome.action?lang=2)•GDRFA - Dubai(https://dnrd.ae/en)•GDRFA - Sharjah(http://www.snrd.ae/en/default.aspx)•GDRFA - Ajman(https://ajnrd.ae/en/index)•GDRFA - Ras Al Khaimah(http://raknrd.gov.ae/en/)•GDRFA - Fujairah(http://gdrfaf.gov.ae/en/default.aspx).Documents required to apply for an entry permit:If the sponsor is a national, he/she should present:•a recent photo of the sponsored •a copy of the passport of the sponsored; the passport should be valid for at least six months•proof of health insurance of the sponsored from a company operating in the UAE •a refundable financial guarantee of AED 1,000 for entry permit. If the sponsor is an expatriate resident in the UAE, he should present:•a recent photo of the sponsored •a copy of passport of the sponsored; the passport should be valid for at least six months•proof of health insurance of the sponsored from a company operating in the UAE •a refundable financial guarantee of AED 1,000 for entry permit Page 5 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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•his salary certificate•his employment contract •his attested lease contract•a recent electricity bill for his accommodation•his attested marriage contract, in case entry permit is for his spouse.•The UAE-based airlinesThe UAE-based airlines can apply for an entry permit on your behalf to the visa-issuing authorities in the UAE. Each airline has some general or specific conditions, which must be met in order for your permit to be arranged by them. One of these conditions is flying with them. For more updated and specific information, check with the following UAE-based airlines for types, terms and conditions for entry permit. Also, enquire about documents you need to provide them.•Visa services of Etihad Airways(http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/global/en/planatrip/traveless…)-Etihad Airways•Visa services offered by Emirates Airline(http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/visa_pa…)-Emirates Airline•Visa services of Fly Dubai(http://www.flydubai.com/en/about-us/uae-visas/)-Fly Dubai•Visa services of Air Arabia(http://www.airarabia.com/visa-assistance)-Air Arabia•Agencies and hotelsLicensed travel agents and hotels in the UAE can arrange an entry permit if you purchase the air ticket through them and maintain hotel reservation with the specific hotel.You may also contact travel agencies in your country for tourism packages to the UAE who can arrange an entry permit in collaboration with a tour operator in the UAE. It is important to check the authenticity of travel agents you are dealing with and refrain from paying or sending copies of your official documents until after you are 100 per cent sure that the tourist operator is genuine. You may seek the help of the UAE embassy in your country (https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Pages/UAE-Missions-Overse…)for verification.As per the website of GDRFA(https://www.dnrd.ae/en/visa-information-and-tips), hotels and tourist companies can apply for an entry permit on your behalf which will entitle you to a•30-day tourist visa extendable to 40 days•14-day service visa•30-day visit visa extendable to 30 days.•A government entityIf you are a prospective employee of a government entity in the UAE, it can apply for an entry permit for you. Government entities include federal ministries, government agencies, Courts of Rulers and their representatives and other entities that are not governed by the UAE’s Labour Law.•Work entry permit for government entities(https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/homepage/citizenship-and-resid…)Page 6 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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•Get a special entry permit for government entities and event organisers(http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/HowToGuide/DispForm.aspx?ID=37)•Application for a new resident visa for people working in the public sector(https://www.rak.ae/wps/portal/rak/home/residents/visa). •Private companiesPrivate companies on the mainland and free zones can obtain entry permits for their prospective employees. The entry permit allows the employee to enter the country within 2 months from the issuance date and to stay for a maximum period of 30 days from the date of entry. Employers must change the status of their employees into residence visa within 30 days from the employee’s entry into the UAE.Companies must submit the following documents to the respective GDRFA:•initial work permit issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation•copy of the sponsored person’s passport•copy of the company’s valid trade licence •copy of the establishment card •copy of the card of the Public Relations Officer.Read more on ‘Getting a work and residency permit’(https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…).Validity of entry permitsThe validity of entry permits and the time-frame within which the visitor should enter the country depends on the type of permit issued. The validity permit for visit visas, tourist visas and/or employment visas is 60 days from the issue date. However, the validity of entry permits for GCC residents is 30 days from the issue date.96-hours transit visas are valid only for 14 days from the issuance day. Different validity duration applies for multiple entry visas and temporary work permits. Check with Ministry of Interior(https://www.moi.gov.ae/en/contactus.aspx)and/or the local General Directorates of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) about visa validity.Illegal to work on a visit or tourist visaVisitors and tourists should be aware that it is illegal to work in the UAE with or without pay while being on a visit or tourist visa. According to the UAE's labour and residency laws, a person cannot work if he has not been issued a work permit and employment visa. Violators may be liable to fines and deportation.Related links:•Naturalisation and visa services for citizens(https://dnrd.ae/en/audience/citizens)-Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai(https://dnrd.ae/en/audience/citizens)•Entry permits and visa services for residents(https://dnrd.ae/en/audience/residents)- Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai•Visa services for visitors(https://dnrd.ae/en/audience/visitors)-Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai•Visa services for establishments(https://dnrd.ae/en/audience/establishments)-Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-DubaiPage 7 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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•FAQs -(https://dnrd.ae/en/faqs) General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai•Visa information (http://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/ConsularServices/Pages/Visa-Information.aspx)-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation•Visa application form(http://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/Documents/uae_visa.pdf)-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (PDF, 123 KB)•Entry permits (https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/citizens/citizenship_and_resid… Dhabi Government portal•Getting a visa for Abu Dhabi (https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/gen_info_detail?docName=ADEGP_… Dhabi Government portal•Get a Dubai (http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/Articles/DispForm.aspx?ID=134&category=Vis… Government portal•Plan your trip (http://www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com/visitor-information.aspx)-Ras Al Khaimah tourism portal•Visa information (http://fujairah.ae/en/Pages/visitorsVisa.aspx)-Fujairah Government portal•Entry visas and fees for various categories of visitors to Dubai - (http://www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/travel-tools/visa-and-entr…)Dubai Tourism•Get UAE work visas in your home country soon - the Abu Dhabi eGovernment Gateway(https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/abu_dhabi_emirate/government/n… on 11 Apr 2019 Was this information helpful?Give us your feedback so we can improve your experience.Next topicWhere to apply for entry permits or ...(/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/where-to-apply-for-entry-permits-or-visas)Prev topicFAQs about visa and Emirates ID(/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/faqs-about-visa-and-emirates-id)Page 8 of 9Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? -The Official Portal of the UAE ...4/11/2019https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/…...
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United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity
& Citizenship, Browse Smart Service,
https://beta.echannels.moi.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html… (accessed 30 March 2019)
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United Arab Emirates Federal Law No. (17) of 1972
on Citizenship and Passports (18 November 1972)
FederalLawNo.17Issuedon18/11/1972Correspondingto13Shawwal1392H.ConcerningNationalityAndPassportsAmendedby:FederalLawno.10/1975dated15/11/1975FederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017We,ZayedBinSultanAlNahyan,PresidentoftheUnitedArabEmiratesState,PursuanttotheperusaloftheprovisionalConstitution;andLawno.1of1972regardingtheJurisdictionofMinistriesandthePowersofMinisters;andLawno.2of1972regardingtheRegulationoftheMinistryofForeignAffairs;andActingupontheproposaloftheMinisterofInteriorandForeignAffairsandtheapprovaloftheCouncilofMinistersandtheFederalNationalCouncilandtheratificationoftheFederalSupremeCouncil,HavepromulgatedthefollowingLaw:TitleOneNationalityChapterOneAcquisitionOfNationalityArticle1Thenationalitycanbeacquiredbylaw,affiliationornaturalizationpursuanttothefollowingArticles.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.“1bis”byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,asfollows:Article1bisIntheapplicationoftheprovisionsofthisDecree-Law,thefollowingwordsandexpressionsshallhavethemeaningsstatedbesidethem,unlessthecontextrequiresotherwise:State:UnitedArabEmirates.Authority:FederalAuthorityforIdentityandCitizenship.ChairmanoftheAuthority:ChairmanoftheBoardoftheFederalAuthorityforIdentityandCitizenship.Nationality:NationalityoftheState.Passport:AnofficialdocumentissuedbytheStateaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisDecree-Law,allowingitsholdertotravelfromoneStatetoanotherwithintheconditionsimposedbyeachState.National:WhoeverholdsthenationalityoftheStateaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisDecree-LawanditsImplementingRegulation.Minor:Whoeverisundertheageofmajority.AgeofMajority:Twenty-oneGregorianyears.Article2AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/12/1975:Shallbedeemedacitizenbylaw:a-AnyArabsettledinanyofthememberEmiratesduringorbeforeyear1925,andwhohasmaintainedhisregularresidenceuntilthedateofenforcementofthisLaw.Residenceofascendantsshallbedeemedcomplementarytoresidenceofdescendants.b-AchildbornintheStateorabroadtoanationalfatherbylaw.c-AchildbornintheStateorabroadtoanationalmotherbylawandwhoseaffiliationtothefatherisnotlegallyestablished.d-AchildbornintheStateorabroadtoanationalmotherbylawandofunknownfatherorstateless.Page1of10FederalLawNo
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e-AchildbornintheStateofunknownparents.Unlessotherwiseestablished,thefoundlingshallbedeemedbornintheState.Article3AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975,thenwasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-TheforeignwomanmarriedtoacitizenmaybegrantedthenationalitybyaFederalDecreesevenyearsafterthedateofsubmittaloftheapplicationtotheAuthorityincaseofpresenceofonechildormore.Thisperiodshallbeincreasedtotenyearsincaseofabsenceofchildren,providedthatthemarriageisstillongoing,accordingtotheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Law.2-WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofClause(1)ofthisArticle,ifthehusbanddiesordivorceshiswifebeforeexpiryoftheperiodsetforthinClause(1)ofthisArticle,andthewifehadoneormorechildrenfromthishusband,shemaybegrantedthenationalityafterexpiryofthisperiod,providedthatsheremainswidowedordivorcedorthatshemarries,afterthedeathordivorce,acitizenandshemaintainedherresidenceintheState.Article4WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofArticle17ofthisLaw,thewife;whohasacquiredthenationalityofherhusbandbyaffiliationpursuanttotheprecedingArticle,shallretaintheStatenationalityincaseofherhusband’sdeath.Hernationalityshallnotbewithdrawnexceptforthefollowingtwoinstances:a-Hermarriagetoapersonbearingforeignnationality.b-Resumptionofheroriginalnationalityoracquisitionofanothernationality.Article5AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/12/1975:Statecitizenshipmaybegrantedtothefollowingcategories:a-AnArabianpersonfromOmani,QatariorBahrainioriginsettlingintheStatecontinuouslyandlawfullyforatleastthreeyearsdirectlyprevioustothedateofsubmittingnaturalizationapplicationonconditionhehaslawfulsourceofliving,bewellreputed,andnotconvictedbyacrimeagainsthonorortrust.b-IndividualsofArabtribesemigratedfromneighborcountriestotheStateandsettledlawfullyandcontinuouslyforatleastthreeyearsdirectlyprevioustothedateofsubmittingnaturalizationapplication.Article6AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/12/1975:StatecitizenshipmaybegrantedtoanyArabfullycompetentwhohasresidedcontinuouslyandlegallyinthememberEmiratesforatleastsevenyearsdirectlyprevioustodateofsubmittingnaturalizationapplicationonconditionhehaslawfulsourceofliving,bewellreputedandnotconvictedbyacrimeagainsthonorortrust.Article7StatecitizenshipmaybegrantedtoanypersonfullycompetentwhohasresidedcontinuouslyandlegallyinthememberEmiratessinceorbefore1940andretainedhisregularresidenceuntilthedateofimplementationofthisLaw.Hemusthavelawfulsourceofliving,bewellreputed,notconvictedbyacrimeagainsthonorortrust,andproficientinArabiclanguage.Article8StatecitizenshipmaybegrantedtoanypersonotherthanthosementionedinArticles5and6whoisfullycompetentandresidingcontinuouslyandlegallyinthememberEmiratesforatleasttwentyyearsaftertheimplementationofthisLawonconditionhemusthavelawfulsourceofliving,bewellreputed,notconvictedbyacrimeagainsthonorortrustandproficientinArablanguage.Article9Page2of10FederalLawNo
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Article9wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-ThePresidentoftheStatemayissueaDecreeconfirmingthenationalitybytheLaworgrantingitbynaturalizationtoanypersonwithoutbeingboundbytheperiodsofresidenceandtheconditionssetforthinthisDecree-LawanditsImplementingRegulation.2-ThenationalitymaybegrantedtoanypersonwhoprovidedgreatservicestotheStatewithoutbeinglimitedtotheperiodsofresidencesetforthintheprecedingArticles.3-Thedateofentryintoeffectoftheconfirmationorgrantingofthenationalityforwhoeverobtainedorwillobtainit,shallbeconsideredthedateofcompletionofthenationalitydocumentsandcompletingtherequiredproceduresassetforthintheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Law.Article10Thewifeofacitizenbynaturalizationshallbeconsideredcitizenbynaturalizationifsherenouncesheroriginalnationality.Minorchildrenofacitizenbynaturalizationshallalsobeconsideredcitizensbynaturalizationunlesstheydecidetoresumetheiroriginalnationalitywithinoneyearfollowingthedateofmajority.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.“10bis”byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,asfollows:Article10bis1-Thenationalitymaybegrantedtothesonsanddaughtersofthefemalecitizenmarriedtoaforeignerafteraperiodofatleastsixyearsfromthedateofbirth,providedthatthemotherhasthenationalityatthetimeofthechild’sbirthuntilthedateofapplicationtoobtainthenationality,accordingtotherulesdeterminedbytheImplementingRegulation.2-Thenationalitymaybegrantedtothedaughterofafemalecitizenandaforeignfather,whoismarriedtoaforeigner,accordingtotherulesdeterminedbytheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Law.Article11Naturalizationshallnotbegrantedtoanypersonunlessherenounceshisoriginalnationality.Article12Nationalityshallbegivenonlyonce.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.“12bis”byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated19/09/2017,asfollows:Article12bisThenationalityshallbegrantedaccordingtothefollowingconditions:1-Thepersonshallabandonhisoriginalnationalityoranyothernationalityheldbyhim.2-HeshallhavealegitimateandcontinuousresidenceintheState.3-HeshallknowtheArabiclanguage.4-Heshallhavealegitimatemeansofliving.5-Heshallholdanacademicqualification.6-Heshallbeofgoodconduct.7-Heshallnotbeconvictedwithafelonyormisdemeanorinvolvingmoralturpitudeordishonestyunlesshewasrehabilitated.8-Heshallobtainthesecurityapproval.9-HeshallswearallegiancetotheState.TheforeignwomanmarriedtoacitizenmaybeexcludedfromtheapplicationofClause(5)ofthisArticle.TheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Lawshalldeterminethenecessaryregulationsandrulesofgrantingthenationality.Article13Page3of10FederalLawNo
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Article13wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:Theexerciseoftherighttovoteortobenominatedataparliamentaryorpublicauthority,shallbelimitedtothecitizenwhoobtainedthenationalitybytheruleoflaw.ChapterTwoLoss,Deprivation,WithdrawalAndResumptionOfNationalityArticle14AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:FemaleStatecitizenbylawornaturalizationwhoismarriedtoforeignershallretainandnotloosehernationalityunlesssheacquiresthenationalityofherhusband.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.“14bis”byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,asfollows:Article14bisThefinaljudgmentrenderedontheconvictionofthecitizen,whetherthelatterobtainedthenationalitybylaw,naturalizationorsubordination,shallentailtheforfeitureorwithdrawalofthenationalityasasubordinatepenalty,inthefollowingoffenses:1-IfheisconvictedofaterroristoffensesetforthintheAnti-TerrorismLaw.2-IfheisconvictedofanoffensethreateningtheexternalsecurityoftheStateandpunishableaccordingtotheFederalPenalCodeorotheroffensesconsideredathreattotheexternalsecurityoftheStateaccordingtotheLawsinforceattheState.3-TheAbuDhabiAppealCourtshallbecompetenttoheartheoffensessetforthinparagraphs(1and2)ofthisArticleandthecompetentProsecutionshallrefersuchoffensestoit.4-TheMinisterofJusticeshallformoneormorespecializedDepartmentsatAbuDhabiFederalCourtofAppealtodecideonsuchoffenses.TheCourt’sjudgmentshallbeirrevocablebeforetheFederalSupremeCourtaccordingtotheLaw.Article15AcitizenshallbedeprivedfromtheStatenationalityinthefollowinginstances:a-IfheengagesinmilitaryserviceofforeignStatewithoutanauthorizationfromtheStatedespitethathehasbeeninstructedtoabandonthisservice.b-IfheactsfortheinterestofanenemyState.c-IfhewillinglybenaturalizedbythenationalityofforeignState.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.“15bis”byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,asfollows:Article15bisThenationalitymaybeforfeitedorwithdrawnfromwhomeverholdsitifhewasconvictedofanoffenseinvolvingtheinternalsecurityoftheStateandpunishableaccordingtotheFederalPenalCodeorotheroffensesconsideredathreattotheinternalsecurityoftheStateaccordingtothelawsinforceattheState.Article16AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975,thenwasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:Nationalityshallbewithdrawnfromthenaturalizedcitizenorthecitizenwhoobtainedthenationalitybysubordinationinthefollowinginstances:1-Shouldhebeconvictedrepeatedlyfordisgracefulcrimes.2-Shouldanyforgery,fraudoradulterationappearsininformationusedasproofforacquisitionofnationality.3-Shouldheexercisethecitizenshiprightsinanyothercountry.4-ShouldheresideoutsidetheStatewithoutexcuseforaperiodinexcessoftwoconsecutiveyears.Page4of10FederalLawNo
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Ifthenationalityofapersoniswithdrawn,itmaybewithdrawnconsequentlyfromhiswifeandminorchildren.Article17AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:Thecitizenbylawwhohasacquiredaforeignnationalitymayresumehisoriginalnationalityifherenouncestheacquiredone.Femalecitizenbylawwhohasacquiredthenationalityofherforeignhusbandwhohasdeceased,orwhohasabandonedordivorcedhermayresumehernationalityprovidedthatsherenouncesthenationalityofherhusband.Herchildrenfromthementionedhusbandmay;upontheirrequest,acquiretheStatenationalityiftheirregularresidenceisintheStateandtheydeclaredtheirrenunciationofthenationalityoftheirfather.Article18Minorsfromamongthechildrenofanypersonwholosthisnationalitymayresume;upontheirrequest,theStatenationalityattheageofmajority.ChapterThreeTheCompetentAuthoritiesOfNationalityMattersArticle19Article19wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:TheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Lawshalldeterminetheproceduresandrulesofobtainingthenationality.Article20Article20wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofArticle(14bis)ofthisDecree-Law,thegranting,revocation,withdrawalandretrievalofthenationalityshallbebymeansofaFederalDecreethatcannotbeappealed.2-AFederalDecreemaybeissuedtoreturnthenationalitytowhomeverhaveitforfeitedorwithdrawn.Article21Article21wasdeletedbyvirtueofArticle4oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017.TitleTwoPassportsArticle22AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:Everycitizenbylaw,naturalizationoraffiliationisentitledtoobtainapassportpursuanttotheprovisionsofthisLaw.ThepassportistheofficialdeedissuedbytheStatepursuanttotheprovisionsofthisLawandwhichallowsitsholdertotravelfromonecountrytoanotherwithintheconditionsimposedbyeachcountry.Article23ThecitizenisnotallowedtodepartfromorreturntothecountryunlessbearingapassportpursuanttotheprovisionsofthisLaw.PassingticketmaysubstituteforthepassportintheinstancesdeterminedbyadecisionfromtheMinisterofInterior.Article24Article24wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:Itisnotallowedtodepartfromorenterthecountryunlessfromthelocationsprovidedforthispurposeaccordingtotheproceduresfollowedinthisregard.TheCabinetshalldecidethespotsprovidedforenteringorexitingthecountry.Page5of10FederalLawNo
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Article25ThecitizenshallbefreetotransportbetweentheEmiratesmembersoftheFederationfromthelocationsprovidedforthispurposeafterpresentingtheidentitycardoranyotherofficialidentificationdocument.Article26TheMinisterofInteriorshallissuethefollowingtypesofpassports:a-Ordinarypassports.b-Temporarypassports.TheMinisterofForeignAffairsshallissuethefollowingtypesofpassports:a-Diplomaticpassports.b-SpecialandServicepassports.Article27AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:TheMinisterofInteriormayissuetemporarypassportsincertaininstancesandforsomepersonsregardlessoftheconditionstobeobservedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisLaw.Thepassportshallbevalidforone-yeartermrenewableforconsecutivetwotimesofsameperiodprovidedthatthetotalvalidityshallnotbeinexcessofthreeyears.Article28AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:Diplomaticpassportsshallbegrantedto:a-MembersoftheSupremeCouncil.b-Vice-PresidentsofthememberEmirates.c-Ministers.d-MembersoftheGoverningfamilyuponawrittenletterfromthegovernor.e-PresidentoftheFederalNationalCouncil.f-MembersofthepoliticalandconsularcorpsandmembersoftheStatemissionstointernationalorganizations.g-Techniciansattachedtodiplomaticmissionsabroad.h-MembersdelegatesoftheStatetothemainorgansoftheUnitedNationduringperformingtheirtasks.i-Holdersofdiplomaticbags.j-Wivesofthemembersofthecategoriesspecifiedintheprecedingsections,theirunmarrieddaughtersandminorchildrentravelingwiththem.Article29AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:TheStatePresidentandhisdeputymaygrantdiplomaticpassportto:a-States’officialsassignedtoofficialmissionsabroadupontherequestoftheMinisterofForeignAffairs.b-RepresentativesoftheStateinanyspecializedagenciesoftheUnitedNation.c-Wivesandmembersofthecategoriesspecifiedintheprecedingsectionsinadditiontotheirunmarrieddaughtersandminorchildrentravelingwiththem.Article30AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:Specialpassportsshallbegrantedto:a-Membersofthegoverningfamily.b-PresidentsofadvisoryboardsandPresidentsofthedepartmentsoflocalGovernmentsofthememberEmirates.c-MembersoftheFederalNationalCouncil.Page6of10FederalLawNo
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d-OfficialsworkingintheStatefromtherankofundersecretaryoftheMinistryandaboveandwhoeverdeemedthesame.e-FormerMinisters.f-FormermembersoftheFederalNationalCouncil.g-FormerdelegatedambassadorsandMinistersprovidedthattheyarenotdismissedbydisciplinarydecision.h-TheStates’OfficialsintheArabCountriesLeagueconsideredfellowsofthemembersofdiplomaticmissions,duringtheirofficialtransportations.i-AdministrativeofficialsandclerksattachedtodiplomaticandconsularmissionsandtheStatemissionstointernationalorganizations.j-Wivesoftheindividualsoftheprecedingcategories,theirunmarrieddaughtersandminorchildrentravelingwiththem.Article31TheStatePresidentandhisVice-Presidentmaygrant;byaFederaldecision,aspecialpassporttotheStaterepresentativesinconventions,meetings,expositionsandinternationalorganizationsotherthanthoseabovementionedupontheproposaloftheMinisterofForeignAffairs.Article32AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:TheMinistryofForeignAffairsanditsrepresentativemissionsabroadshallbecompetenttograntandrenewdiplomaticandspecialpassports.TheMinistryofInteriorandStateconsulatesabroadshallbecompetenttograntandrenewordinarypassports.Article33AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:ShallbespecifiedbyadecisionfromtheMinisterofInteriorinagreementwiththeMinisterofForeignAffairstheformofthefivetypesofpassportsandtheinformationtobeincludedtherein.Article34AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:Diplomatic,specialandservicepassportsshallbegrantedwithoutcharge.TheMinisterofInteriorshalldeterminetheamountoffeestobepaidtoobtainordinaryandtemporarypassports,itsrenewal,grantingitsduplicateandaddingcountriesorpersonstothepassport.AllthisprovidedthattheduefeesofeachcaseshallnotbeinexcessoffiftyDirham.Article35Article35wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-TheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Lawshalldeterminethevalidityperiodofthepassports.2-TheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Lawshalldeterminethenationalitydocumentsandtraveldocuments.Article36Article36wasdeletedbyvirtueofArticle4oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017.Article37Article37wasdeletedbyvirtueofArticle4oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017.Article38Article38wasdeletedbyvirtueofArticle4oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017.Article39AsamendedbyFederalLawno.10dated15/11/1975:PassportsshallbegrantedtotheStatecitizenspursuanttoNationalityLawinforceattimeofissuanceofthepassport.Page7of10FederalLawNo
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Itisallowed;whennecessary,andupontheapprovaloftheMinisterofInteriortograntpassportstonon-citizenofficialsworkingfortheStatewhenassigningthemtodutiesabroadandwithinthelimitsoftheseduties.Article40Passportapplicationanditsrenewalapplicationshallbesubmittedontheformsprovidedforthispurpose.Applicationsshallbesubmittedtothecompetentauthorityasnecessary.Article41ItisallowedforspecialreasonsandbyadecisionfromtheMinisterofInteriortorejectgrantingofpassportoritsrenewalanditisallowedtowithdrawthepassportafteritsgranting.Article42Shallbecancelledorwithdrawnthepassportofeveryperson,whosenationalityislost,orifthewithdrawalordeprivationofhisnationalityisdecided.Article43UnexpiredPassportsissuedbythememberEmiratesbeforetheimplementationofthisLawshallbevalidunlessotherwisedeclaredbyadecisionfromtheMinisterofInteriorwiththeapprovaloftheCouncilofMinistersorunlessitisexpiredorwithdrawnwhateverdateisprevious.TheMinisterofInteriorshallissuenewsubstitutepassportsinconformitytotheprovisionsofthisLaw.TitleThreePenaltiesArticle44Article44wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-WithoutprejudicetoanymoreseverepenaltystipulatedinanyotherLaw,shallbepunishedbyimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceedingfifteenyearsandafinenotlessthanAEDfiftythousand,whoever:1-Unlawfullyprintsorimitatesapassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocument.2-Usesapassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumentwhilebeingawarethatitisforged,imitatedorissuedunlawfully.3-Impersonatesorreplacesanotherpersoninanofficialdocumentpreparedtoprovethesame,forthepurposeofobtainingthenationality,apassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocument.4-Submitsafalsedocument,makesincorrectstatementsorhidesthenationalitydocumentsheholdsinordertoobtainforhimselforforothers,thenationality,passport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocument.2-Anypersonwhoclaimstobememberofafamily,tribeorpersonstowhichhedoesnotbelong,inordertoobtainthenationality,passport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocument,shallbepunishedbyimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceedingtenyearsandafinenotlessthanAEDfiftythousandorbyoneofthesepenalties.3-ShallbesentencedtoimprisonmentforatleastoneyearandtoafinenotlessthanAEDfiftythousandoreitherofthesetwopenaltieswhoever:1-Startedusingapassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumentunlawfully,facilitatedorassistedinthesame.2-Leavesthecountryorreturnstoitfromotherthanthedesignatedports.3-Claimsthelossofthepassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumentwhileitisactuallyinhispossession.4-Deliberatelydestroysorhidesthepassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocument.5-Usesdeliberatelythepassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumentaftercirculatingthelossthereof.4-Whoeverhandsovertoanon-officialentityapassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumenttobeusedforotherthanthepurposesthereof,shallbepunishedbyimprisonmentforaPage8of10FederalLawNo
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PromulgatedatthePresidentialPalaceinAbuDhabiOn13Shawwal1392H.ZayedBinSultanAlNahyanPresidentoftheUnitedArabEmiratesStateperiodnotexceedingsixmonthsandafinenotlessthanAEDfiftythousandorbyoneofthesepenalties.5-Whoeverfindsorkeeps,forthepurposeofobtainingabenefit,orreceivesbymistakeapassport,traveldocumentoranynationalitydocumentanddoesnothanditovertothenearestpolicestationortheAuthority’sheadquartersoranyofitsbranchesintheState,shallbepunishedbyafinenotlessthanAEDfiftythousandandnotexceedingfivehundredthousand.AnewArticlewasaddedunderno.(44bis)byvirtueofArticle3oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,asfollows:Article44bis1-TheChairmanoftheAuthorityandtheMinistryofInteriorshallstarttheimplementationofthisDecree-Lawupontheissuancethereof.AllthedataandfilesnecessaryfortheimplementationoftheprovisionsofthisDecree-LawshallbetransferredtotheAuthoritywithinsixmonthsfromthedateofissuancethereof.ThisperiodshallbeextendableforasimilarperiodunderaCabinetDecision.2-TheAuthorityshallissuetheregulatoryproceduresrelatedtotheimplementationornon-completionoftheproceduresofgrantingthenationalitytothepersonsforwhomdecreeswereissuedtobegrantedthenationalityandtheydidnotcompletethenationalityproceduresbeforethedateofentryintoeffectofthisDecree-Law,providedthattheChairmanoftheAuthoritysubmitsareporttotheMinisterofPresidentialAffairsconcerningthedecisionsissuedinimplementationoftheseprocedures,inordertotaketheappropriateactioninitsregard.3-ThedateofentryintoeffectorgrantingthenationalityforwhomeverobtainedorwillobtainitshallbeconsideredwitheffectfromthedateofcompletionofthenationalitydocumentsandmeetingtherequiredproceduresaccordingtotheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-Law.4-TheAuthorityshalltakethenecessarymeasuresontheimplementationoftheDecreesissuedforgrantingthenationalityaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisDecree-Law,providedthattheseproceduresareconcludedwithinaperiodnotexceedingoneyearfromthedateofissuanceofsuchDecrees.Intheeventofanimpedimenttotheimplementationthereof,theAuthorityshallsubmitareportthereontotheMinisterofPresidentialAffairswithinaperiodnotexceedingthreemonthsfromthedateofoccurrenceofsuchimpediment.TitleFourGeneralProvisionsArticle45Article45wasreplacedbyvirtueofArticle2oftheFederalDecree-Lawno.16dated18/09/2017,toreadasfollows:1-TheCabinetshall,uponthesuggestionoftheChairmanoftheAuthorityandtheproposaloftheMinisterofFinance,determinethefeestobecollectedaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisDecree-LawanditsImplementingRegulation.2-TheCabinetshallissuetheImplementingRegulationofthisDecree-LawuponthesuggestionoftheChairmanoftheAuthority.3-TheImplementingRegulation,thedecisionsissuedandtheregulationsinforceshallremainineffectwithoutcontradictingtheprovisionsofthisDecree-Law,untiltheissuanceoftheImplementingRegulationandtheregulationsanddecisionsrelatedthereto.Article46ThisLawshallbepublishedintheOfficialGazetteandshallcomeintoforceonemonthsubsequenttoitspublication.Page9of10FederalLawNo
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United Arab Emirates Federal Decree-Law No. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes (13 August 2012)
Federal Decree-Law no. (5) of 2012
Issued on 25 Ramadan 1433 AH
Corresponding to 13 August 2012 AD
ON COMBATING CYBERCRIMES
Abrogating:
Federal law no.2/2006 dated 3/1/2006 AD.
We, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates State,
After perusal of the constitution, and
Federal L aw n o. ( 1) o f 1 972 o n t he J urisdictions o f t he M inistries a nd t he P owers o f t he M inisters a nd the
amending laws thereof, and
Federal Law no. (9) of 1976 on Delinquent and Homeless Juveniles, and
Federal Law no. (10) of 1980 on the Central Bank, the Monetary System and the Regulation of the Profession of
Bankers, and the amending laws thereof, and
Federal Law no. (15) of 1980 on Publications and Publishing, and
Federal Law no. (3) of 1987 on the Issuance of the Penal Code and the amending laws thereof, and
Federal Law no. (35) of 1992 on the Issuance of the Penal Procedures Code and the amending laws thereof, and
Federal Law no. (37) of 1992 on Trademarks and the amending laws thereof, and
Federal Law no. (14) of 1994 on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and the amending laws
thereof, and
Federal Law no. (4) of 2002 on Criminalizing Money Laundering, and
Federal Law no. (7) of 2002 on the Copyright and related rights and the amending laws thereof,
Federal Law no. (17) of 2002 on Regulation and Protection of Industrial Ownership patents, industrial drawings
and designs, and
Federal Decree-Law no. (3) of 2003 on Regulation of the Communication Sector and the amending Laws
thereof, and
Federal Decree-Law no. (1) of 2004 on Combating Terrorism Crimes, and
Federal Law no. (1) of 2006 on Electronic Transactions and Commerce, and
Federal Law no. (2) of 2006 on Combating Cybercrimes, and
Federal Law no. (51) of 2006 on Combating Human Trafficking, and
Federal Law no. (6) of 2008 on the Establishment of the National Council for Tourism and Archeology, and
Federal Law no. (3) of 2009 on Fire Weapons, Ammunitions and explosives, and
Federal Decree-Law no. (3) of 2012 on the Establishment of the National Electronic Security Authority, and
Upon the proposal of the Minister of Justice and the approval of the Council of Ministers,
Have promulgated the following Decree-Law:
Article 1
The following terms and phrases shall have the meanings assigned opposite to each of them unless the context
indicates otherwise:
The State: The United Arab Emirates State.
Competent Authorities: Federal or local authorities concerned in the electronic security affairs in the State.
The Content: Information, data and electronic services.
Electronic Information: Any information which may be stored, processed, generated and transmitted
through information technology means and in specific writings, images, sound,
digits, letters, symbols, signals and others.
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Computer ProgramA set of data, instructions and orders which are enforceable through information technology means designed for a certain task.Electronic Information SystemA set of computer programs and information technology means designed for processing, managing and saving electronic information and the like.Computer Network:Two or more computer programs and information technology means linked together to enable users to access and exchange information.Electronic Document:A computer record or data to be established, stored, extracted, copied, sent, notified or received by electronic means through a medium.Website:A place where the electronic information are made available on the computer network, including social communication sites, personal pages and blogs.Information Technology means:Any tool, whether electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical or any other tool which is used to process electronic data, perform logical and arithmetic operations or storage functions, and includes any directly relatedto or operating in conjunction with such means which enables such means to store electronic information or communicate them to others.Government DataMeans electronic data or information whether private orrelating to the federal government or local governments of the Emirates of the State, or to federal or local public authorities or public establishments.Financial, Commercial, or Economical Facilities:Any facility which acquires its financial, commercial or economical description pursuant to the license issued by the competent authority in the State.Electronic:Whatever is related to electromagnetic, photoelectric, digital, credit, or light technology or the like.Pornography involving JuvenilesAny photographing, recordings, drawings or others which arouses sex organs or any actual, virtual or simulated sexual acts with a juvenile under eighteen years of age.Internet Protocol address A numerical label assigned to any information technology means participating in a computer network which is usedfor communication purposes.ConfidentialAny information or data unauthorized to be disclosed or made available to third parties unless by a prior permission from the owner of this authorization.Reception:Viewing or obtaining data or information.Offense:Every deliberate expression against any person or entity deemed by an ordinary person as insulting or afflicts the dignity or honor of that person or entity.Article 21-Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of three hundred thousand Dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever gains access to a website, an electronic information system, computer network or information technology means without authorization or in excess of authorization or unlawfully remains therein.2-The punishment shall be imprisonment for a period of at least six month and a fine not less than one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of seven hundred and fifty thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties if any of the acts specified in paragraph (10) of this Article has resulted in deletion, omission, destruction, disclosure, deterioration, alteration, copying, publication or re-publishing of any data or information.3-The punishment shall be imprisonment for a period of at least one year and a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties if the data or information objects of the acts mentioned in paragraph (2) of this Article are personal.Article 3Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year and by a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever commits any of the crimes specified in sections (1) and (2) of Article (2) of this Decree-Law in the course of or because of his work.Annex 38
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Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams
and not in excess of one million five hundred thousand dirhams whoever accesses a website, electronic information
system, computer network, or information technology means without authorization whether such access is intended
to obtain government data, or confidential information relating to a financial, commercial or economical facility.
The punishment shall be imprisonment for a period of at least five years and a fine not less than five hundred
thousand dirhams and not in excess of two million dirhams, if these data or information were deleted, omitted,
deteriorated, destructed, disclosed, altered, copied, published or re-published.
Article 5
Shall be punished by imprisonment and by a fine not less than one hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess
of three hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever gains access to a website without
authorization intending to change its designs, or delete, destroy or modify it, or occupy its address.
Article 6
Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams
and not in excess of seven hundred and fifty thousand dirham whoever commits forgery of any electronic document
of the federal or local government or authorities or federal or local public establishments.
The punishment shall be both imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred thousand dirhams and not in
excess of three hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties if the forged documents belong to an
authority other than those mentioned in paragraph one of this Article.
Shall be punished by the same penalty decided for the crime of forgery, as the case may be, whoever uses this
forged electronic document with his knowledge that the document is forged.
Article 7
Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment whoever obtains, possesses, modifies, destroys or discloses
without authorization the data of any electronic document or electronic information through the computer network, a
website, an electronic information system or information technology means where these data or information are
related to medical examinations, medical diagnosis, medical treatment or care or medical records.
Article 8
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of
three hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever hinders or obstructs access to the computer
network or to a website or an electronic information system.
Article 9
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in
excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever uses a fraudulent computer
network protocol address by using a false address or a third-party address by any other means for the purpose of
committing a crime or preventing its discovery.
Article 10
Shall b e p unished b y i mprisonment f or a p eriod o f a t l east f ive years a nd a f ine n ot l ess t han f ive h undred
thousand dirhams and not in excess of three million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever willfully and
without authorization runs a software on the computer network or an electronic information system or any
information technology means, and caused them to stop functioning or being impaired, or resulted in crashing,
deletion, omission, destruction or alteration of the program, system, website, data or information.
The punishment shall be imprisonment and a fine not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of
these two penalties if the result was not reached.
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The punishment shall be imprisonment and a fine or either of these two penalties for any deliberate act which intends to flood the electronic mail with messages causing it to stop functioning, inactivate it or destroy its contents.Article 11Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year and a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever takes over a personal property, benefit, deed or its signature whether for oneself or for other persons and without legal right, by resorting to any fraudulent method or by adopting a false name, or false personation through the computer network, or an electronic information system or any information technology means.Article 12Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine or either of these two penalties whoever gains access, without legal right, to credit or electronic card numbers or data or to bank accounts numbers or data or any other electronic payment method by using the computer network or an electronic information system or any information technology means.The punishment shall be imprisonment for a period of at least six months and a fine not less than one hundred thousanddirhams and not in excess of three hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties, if it is intended to use these data and numbers to take over the funds of others of to benefit from the services which they provide.If he has reached to take over the funds of others whether for himself or for others, he shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year, and a fine not less than two hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams oreither of these two penalties.Shall be punished with the same penalty specified in the preceding paragraph, whoever publishes or re-publishes credit or electronic card numbers or data or bank accounts numbers of data which belong to others or any other electronic payment method.Article 13Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of two million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever forges, counterfeits or reproduces a credit card or debit card or any other electronic payment method by using any information technology means or computer program.Shall be punished by the same penalty whoever:1-Manufactures or designs any information technology means or computer program for the purpose of facilitating any of the acts specified in paragraph 1 of this Article.2-Uses, without authorization, a credit or electronic card or debit card or any other electronic payment method aiming to obtain, whether for himself or for others, the funds or properties of others or benefit from the services provided by third parties.3-Accepts to deal with these forged, counterfeited, reproduced cards or other electronic payment method with his knowledge of its illegality.Article 14Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not lessthan two hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever obtains, without legal right, a secret number, code, password or any other means to have access to an information technology means, website, electronic information system, computer network or electronic information.Shall be punished with the same penalty whoever prepares, designs, produces, sells, buys, imports, displays for sale or make available any computer program or any information technology means, or promotes by any means links to websites, computer program or any information technology means designed for the purposes of committing, facilitating or abetting in the commission of the crimes specified in this Decree-Law.Article15Shall Annex 38
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than one hundred fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess
of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever, without authorization, deliberately
receives or intercepts any communication through any computer network.
Whoever discloses the information which he has obtained through illegal reception or interception of
communications shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year.
Article 16
Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of two years at most and a fine not less than two hundred fifty
thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever uses
a computer network or information technology means to extort or threaten another person to force him to engage in
or prevent him from engaging in a certain act.
The punishment shall be imprisonment up to ten years if the subject of threat is to commit a felony or engage in
matters against honor or morals.
Article 17
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in
excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs a
website or transmits, sends, publishes or re-publishes through the computer network pornographic materials or
gambling activities and whatever that may afflict the public morals.
Shall be punished by the same penalty whoever produces, draws up, prepares, sends or saves for exploitation,
distribution, or display to others through the computer network, pornographic materials or gambling activities and
whatever that may afflict the public morals.
If the subject of the pornographic content involves a juvenile under eighteen years of age, or if such content is
designed to seduce juveniles, the principal shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year and a
fine not less than fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams.
Article 18
Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least six months and a fine not less than one hundred fifty
thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams whoever has deliberately acquired pornographic
materials involving juveniles by using an electronic information system or computer network or electronic website
or any information technology means.
Article 19
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than two hundred fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess
of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever entices, aids or abets another person, by using a
computer network or any information technology means, to engage in prostitution or lewdness.
The punishment shall be imprisonment for a period of at least five years and a fine not in excess of one million
dirhams if the victim is a juvenile under the age of eighteen years of age.
Article 20
Without prejudice to the crime of slander determined by the Islamic Sharia, shall be punished by imprisonment
and a fine not less than two hundred fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or
either of these two penalties whoever insults or accuses another person of a matter of which he shall be subject to
punishment or being held in contempt by others, by using a computer network or an information technology means.
If a slander or insult is committed against a public official or servant in the course of or because of his work, this
shall be considered an aggravating factor of the crime.
Article 21
Shall be punished by imprisonment of a period of at least six months and a fine not less than one hundred and
fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever
uses a computer network or and electronic information system or any information technology means for the invasion
of privacy of another person in other than the cases allowed by the law and by any of the following ways:
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1-Eavesdropping, interception, recording, transferring, transmitting or disclosure of conversations or communications, or audio or visual materials.2-Photographing others or creating, transferring, disclosing, copying or saving electronic photos.3-Publishing news, electronic photos or photographs, scenes, comments, statements or information even if true and correct.Shall also be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year and a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either ofthese two penalties whoever uses an electronic information system or any information technology means for amending or processing a record, photo or scene for the purpose of defamation of or offending another person or for attacking or invading his privacy.Article 22Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least six months and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever uses, without authorization, any computer network, website or information technology means to disclose confidential information which he has obtained in the course of or because ofhis work.Article 23Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousanddirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, administer or runs a website or publishes information on a computer network or any information technology means for the purpose of trafficking in humansor human organs or dealing in them illegally.Article 24Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams whoever establishes or administer or runs a website or publishes on a computer network or any information technology means which would promote or praise any programs or ideas which would prompt riot, hatred, racism, sectarianism, or damage the national unity or social peace or prejudice the public order and public morals.Article 25Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least one year and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs awebsite or publishes information on a computer network or any information technology means for the purpose of trading or promoting fire weapons, ammunitions or explosives in instances other than those permitted by the law.Article 26Shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of at least five years and a fine not less than one million dirhams and not in excess of two million dirhams whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or publishes information on the computer network or information technologymeans for the interest of a terrorist group or any unauthorized group, association, organization, or body with the intent to facilitate communication with their leaders or members or attract new members, or to promote or praise their ideas, finance their activities or provide actual assistance thereof or for the purpose of publishing methods for manufacturing incendiary devices or explosives or any other devices used in terrorism acts.Article 27Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than two hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of five hundred thousand dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or publishes information on the computer network or any information technology means to call or promote for the collection of donations without a license accredited by the competent authority.Article 28Shall Annex 38
Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not in excess of one million dirhams whoever
establishes, manages or runs a website or uses information on the computer network or information technology
means with intent to incite acts or publishes or transmits information, news or cartoon drawings or any other pictures
which may endanger the national security and the higher interests of the State or afflicts its public order.
Article 29
Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not in excess of one million dirhams whoever publishes
information, news, statements or rumors on a website or any computer network or information technology means
with intent to make sarcasm or damage the reputation, prestige or stature of the State or any of its institutions or its
president, vice-president, any of the rulers of the Emirates, their crown princes, or the deputy rulers of the Emirates,
the State flag, the national peace, its logo, national anthem or any of its symbols.
Article 30
Shall be punished by life imprisonment whoever establishes, manages or runs a website, or publishes information
on the Computer network or information technology means aiming or calling to overthrow, change the ruling system
of the State, or seize it or to disrupt the provisions of the constitution or the laws applicable in the country or to
oppose the basic principles which constitutes the foundations of the ruling system of the state.
Shall be punished by the same penalty whoever promotes to, incites or facilitates to others the commission of any
of the aforementioned acts.
Article 31
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than two hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of
one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever calls or incites to disobeying the laws and regulation in
force in the State through publishing information on the Computer network or information technology means.
Article 32
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of
one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or uses the
Computer network or any information technology means for planning, organizing, promoting or calling for
demonstrations or protests or the like without license from the competent authority.
Article 33
Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one
million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or uses the
Computer network or information technology means for trafficking in antiquities or archeological artifacts in
instances other than those permitted by the law.
Article 34
Shall be punished b y imprisonment of at least of one year and a fine not less than two hundred fifty thousand
dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever uses communication
services, audio or video broadcasting channels without legal right or facilitates such use by others over the
Computer network or information technology means.
Article 35
Without prejudice to the provisions of the Islamic Sharia, shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine not less
than two hundred fifty thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties
whoever commits through the computer network or any information technology means or a website any of the
following crimes:
1- Insult to any of the Islamic sanctities or rituals.
2- Insult to any of the sanctities or rituals of other religions where these sanctities and rituals are inviolable
pursuant to the provisions of Islamic Sharia.
3- Insult to any of the recognized celestial religions.
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4-Condoning, provoking or promoting sin.If the crime contains any insult to the Divinity (Allah, God) or to the messengers and prophets or be against the religion of Islam or injures its basis and principles which constitute its foundation, or whoever oppose or injures the well-known teachings and rituals of Islamic religion or prejudices the religion of Islam or preaching another religion or calls for, praises or promotes a doctrine or a notion which involves any of the aforementioned shall be punished by imprisonment up to seven years.Article 36Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of one million dirhams or either of these two penalties whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or publishes information on the computer network or any information technology means for trafficking in or promoting narcotics or psychotropic substances and the like or the manner for their use or facilitates such dealing in instances other than those permitted by the law.Article 37Without prejudice to the provisions specified in the Money Laundering Law, shall be punished by imprisonment up to seven years and by a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of two million dirhams whoever deliberately commits, by using a computer network, an electronic information system or any information technology means, any of the acts mentioned hereinafter:1-Illegal transfer, transport or deposit of funds with intent to conceal or disguise the source of funds.2-Concealing or disguising the nature of the illicit funds, or its origin, movement, related rights or ownership.3-Illegal attainment, possession or use of funds with the knowledge of its illegal origin.Shall be punished by the same punishment whoever establishes, manages or runs a website or publishes information on a computer network or information technology means to facilitate or incites the commission of any of the acts specified in paragraph 1 of this Article.Article 38Shall be punished by temporary imprisonment whoever provides any organizations, institutions, authorities or any other entities through the computer network or any information technology means any incorrect, inaccurateor misleading information which may damage the interests of the State or injures its reputation, prestige or stature.Article 39Shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine or any of these two penalties any owner or operator of a website or computer network who deliberately and knowingly saves or makes available any illicit content or if he fails to remove or blocks access to this illicit content within the period determined in the written notice addressed by the competent authorities indicating the illegal content and being available on the website or the computer network.Article 40Attempted misdemeanors specified in this Decree-Law shall be punished with half the penalty specified for the complete crime.Article 41Without prejudice to the right of bona fide third-party, shall be ordered, in all instances, the confiscation of devices, programs or means used in the commission of any of the crimes specified in this Decree-Law or the money accrued thereof, or deletion of the information and statements or their killing, as to the closure of the domain or site in which any of these crimes is committed whether permanent closure or for a specified period as determined by court.Article 42The court may decide deportation of a foreigner who is condemned in any of the crimes specified in this Decree-Law upon execution of the punishment adjudged.Annex 38
Article 43
Without prejudice to the provisions of the penalties specified in this Decree-Law, the court may order to put the
condemned under surveillance or control or orders his deprivation from the right to use any computer network or
electronic information system or any other information technology means or place him in a rehabilitation center for
a period which the court may deem appropriate.
Article 44
The crimes mentioned in Articles (4, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 38) of this Decree-Law shall be considered as crimes
against the State security.
Shall also be deemed as crimes against State security any crime specified in this Decree-Law if committed to the
account or benefit of a foreign country or any terrorist group or illegal group, association, organization or body.
Article 45
Mitigation of or exemption from punishment may be ordered by the court, at the request of the public prosecutor,
regarding criminals who have provided the judicial or administrative authorities with information in respect of any
of the crimes relating to the State security pursuant to the provisions of this Decree-Law, where such a matter has
resulted in the discovery of the crime, or proving the case against them or arresting any of them.
Article 46
The use of the computer network, the Internet, any electronic information system, a website or any information
technology means shall be considered an aggravating factor when committing any crime not specified by the present
Decree-Law.
Shall also be considered as an aggravating factor the commission of a crime specified in this Decree-Law to the
account or benefit of a foreign country or any terrorist group, or illegal group, association, organization or body.
Article 47
Without prejudice to the provisions of chapter two of part two of book one of the Penal Code, the provisions of
this Decree-Law shall apply to any person who has committed any of the crimes mentioned therein outside the
country, if its object is an electronic information system, computer network, website or information technology
means relates to the federal government or any of the local governments of the Emirates of the State or any authority
or public institution owned by any of them.
Article 48
The application of the penalties specified in this Decree-Law shall not prejudice any other greater penalty
specified by the Penal Code or any other law.
Article 49
The officials determined by a decision from the Minister of Justice shall have the capacity of judicial officers for
the ascertainment of acts committed in violation to the provisions of this Decree-Law, and the competent authorities
in the Emirates are required to submit facilities necessary to those officials to enable them to perform their tasks.
Article 50
Federal Law no. (2) of 2006 on Combatting Cybercrimes shall be abrogated, and shall also be abrogated any
provision contrary to or contradicting with the provisions of this Decree-Law.
Article 51
This Decree-Law shall be published in the official gazette and be put into effect on the next day of publication.
Issued by Us, at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi
On 25 Ramadan 1433 AH
Corresponding to 13/08/2012 AD
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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President of the United Arab Emirates StateThe present Federal Decree-Lawwas published in the Official Gazette, issue no. 540 (Addendum), p. 19.
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(Mark all inaudible or unintelligible conversation as “[inaudible]”) Title of Clip [file name/no.]: Skynewsarabia_05_23_2017@2791201471 Time Stamp [00:00] Speaker Transcription [Arabic] Translation [English] 00:00:00 banner across the screen from beginning to end #توتر بین #قطر والولایات المتحدة
الأمریكیة | #شاھد_سكاي
#Tension between Qatar and USA | #shahid_sky 00:00:08 to 00:00:20 Presenter في حدیث نشرتھ وكالة الأنباء
القطریة، كشف الشیخ تمیم بین حمد
آل ثاني، أمیر دولة قطر، عن وجود
توتر بین بلاده والولایات المتحدة
الأمریكیة.
In a statement published by Qatar News Agency, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, said that there is tension between his country and USA. 00:00:17 to 00:00:20 banner across the screen أمیر قطر:
ھناك توتر بین الدوحة وواشنطن
ولكنني واثق بأن العلاقات ستتحسن
مع واشنطن
تمیم بن حمد آل ثاني
Qtari Emir: There is tension between Doha and Washington, but I'm confident relations with Washington will improve. Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani 00:00:21 to 00:00:34 Presenter لكن أمیر قطر أبدى ثقتھ بأن
العلاقات ستتحسن مع واشنطن بسبب
ما یواجھھ الرئیس الأمریكي من
قضایا قانونیة في الولایات المتحدة
بحسب تعبیره
However, the Qatri Emir said he is confident that the relationships with Washington will improve due to the legal cases the US president faces. 00:00:21 to 00:00:32 banner across the screen أمیر قطر:
الرئیس الأمریكي یواجھ جملة من
القضایا القانونیة في الولایات المتحدة
تمیم بن حمد آل ثاني
Qatri Emir: US president faces some legal cases in the USA Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani 00:0035 to 00:00:46 Presenter وقال الشیخ تمیم إن قاعدة العدید
تمثل حصانة لقطر من أطماع بعض
الدول المجاورة وأنھا الفرصة
الوحیدة لأمریكا لامتلاك النفوذ
الأمریكي في المنطقة
Sheikh Tamim said that Al-Udeid Air Base is Qatar's stronghold that defends it against the greed of some of its neighbors and it is America's only chance to have military influence
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Time Stamp [00:00] Speaker Transcription [Arabic] Translation [English] in the region." 00:0035 to 00:00 banner across the screen قاعدة العدید تمثل حصانة لقطر من
أطماع بعض الدول المجاورة
Al-Udeid Air Base is Qatar's stronghold against the greed of some of its neighbors. 00:00:42 to 00:00:45 banner across the screen قاعدة العدید تشكل الفرصة الوحیدة
لأمریكا لامتلاك النفوذ الأمریكي في
المنطقة
Al-Udeid Base is America's only chance to have military influence in the region 00:00:47 to 00:00:59 Presenter اعترف الشیخ تمیم بوجود تواصل
قطري مع إسرائیل في الوقت
الحالي، إلى جانب تواصل الدوحة
مع حركة حماس التي وصفھا
بالممثل الشرعي للشعب الفلسطیني
Sheikh Tamim confessed that there is Qatari contact with Israel at the time being in addition to Doha's contact with Hamas, which he described as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. 00:0035 to 00:00:46 banner across the screen أمیر قطر:
لدینا تواصل مع إسرائیل في الوقت
الحالي إلى جانب تواصل الدوحة مع
حركة حماس التي وصفھا بالممثل
الشرعي للشعب الفلسطیني
Qatri Emir: We have contact with Israel at the time being in addition to Doha's contact with Hamas, which he described as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. 00:00:59 to 00:01:07 Presenter وأضاف أمیر قطر أن بلاده لدیھا
علاقات قویة مع أمریكا وإیران في
واقت واحد
Qatari Emir added that his country has strong relations with USA and Iran at the same time 00:0059 to 00:01:07 banner across the screen أمیر قطر:
لدینا علاقات قویة مع أمریكا وإیران
في وقت واحد
Qatri Emir: We have strong relations with USA and Iran at the same time 00:01:08 to 00:01:17 Presenter ووصف الشیخ تمیم إیران بأنھا دولة
ذات ثقل إقلیمي وإسلامي لا یمكن
تجاھلھ داعیًا إلى عدم التصعید معھا
Sheikh Tamim described Iran as a country with regional and Islamic prominence that is impossible to be disregarded and he called for not escalating with it. 00:0059 to 00:01:07 banner across the screen إیران دولة ذات ثقل إقلیمي وإسلامي
لا یمكن تجاھلھ وأدعو إلى عدم
Iran is a country with regional and Islamic
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Time Stamp [00:00] Speaker Transcription [Arabic] Translation [English] التصعید معھا prominence that is
impossible to be disregarded and "I call for not escalating with it." 00:01:18 to 00:01:26 Presenter ووصف حزب لله اللبنانیي بأنھ
حزب مقاوم
He described the Lebanese Hizbullah as resistance party. Annex 39
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Thursday 1 November 2018 Log in [logo:] Sky NEWS Arabia Home News Middle East World Sports Technology Economy Miscellaneous Video More Join the WhatsApp service for the biggest news and reports Watch the Emir of Qatar’s Speech on Official television 24 May 2017 – 2:51 p.m. Abu Dhabi local time [video:] Abu Dhabi – Sky NEWS Arabia Time stamp Speaker Arabic English [00:00:00] Female announcer شهد حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني أمير البلاد
المفدى حفل تخريج الدفعة الثامنة من مجندي الخدمة الوطنية في
ميدان معسكر الشمال. حضر الحفل عدد من أصحاب السعادة الوزراء
وآبار المسؤولين العسكريين وقادة القوات المسلحة ووزارة الداخلية
والضباط وضباط الصف وأولياء أمور منتسبي الخدمة
الوطنية. وآرم حضرة صاحب السمو أمير البلاد المفدى المتميزين
الأوائل من مجندي الكتيبة الأولى حملة الشهادة الجامعية، ومجندي
الكتيبة الثانية حملة الشهادة الثانوية.
His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attended the graduation ceremony of the Eighth Class of National Service conscripts at the North Camp field. The ceremony was attended by a number of ministers, senior military officials, senior leaders from the Armed Forces and Ministry of Interior, officers, non-commissioned officers and parents of National Service soldiers. His Highness the Emir honored the first top achievers among the conscripts of the First Battalion, all university graduates, and the Second Battalion, all of whom hold high school diplomas. [00:00:40] Music [00:01:13] Female announcer هذا وقد ألقى العميد الرآن حمد بن سعيد النعيمي، رئيس هيئة الخدمة
الوطنية، آلمة قال فيها “إن ما نشهده اليوم هو ثمرة من ثمار دعم
سمو الأمير المفدى المتواصل لمشاريع الخدمة الوطنية خاصة
ولمشاريع القوات المسلحة آافة.
Brigadier General Hamad bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the National Service Authority, delivered a speech in which he said, “What we are witnessing today is the result of His Highness the Emir’s continued support for national service projects in particular, and the projects of the Armed Forces in general.” [00:01:31] BG Al Naimi إن ما تشهده الخدمة الوطنية من نقلة نوعية في التدريب والتسليح لهو
انعكاس لمستوى الجاهزية القتالية لقواتنا المسلحة، حيث أصبحت هيئة
الخدمة الوطنية تمتلك قوات متخصصة في آل فرع من أفرع القوات
المسلحة.
The qualitative shift in training and arming is a reflection of the level of the combat readiness of our Armed Forces. The National Service Authority now has specialized forces in each branch of the Armed Forces.
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[00:01:59] Female announcer وخلال حفل التخريج قدم الخريجون لوحات استعراضية تضمنت
طابور المشاة العسكرية بالإضافة إلى عروض عسكرية متنوعة
عكست التدريب النوعي الذي خضع له المجندون خلال الفترة التي
أمضوها في معسكر التدريب.
During the graduation ceremony, the graduates presented parade formations including the military infantry parade and various military displays, reflecting the qualitative training that the conscripts underwent during their time at the training camp. [00:02:18] Male announcer في يوم تخرجهم قدم مجندو الدفعة الثامنة في الخدمة الوطنية لوحة
استعراضية زاهية عكست نوع ومستوى التدريب العسكري الذي
خضعوا له خلال فترة تدريبهم. أظهر المجندون قدراً من الدقة
والانضباط في طابور العرض العسكري وفي أداء فقرة الحفل.
On the day of their graduation, the conscripts of the 8th National Service Class presented a bright parade image that reflected the type and level of military training they had undergone during their training. The conscripts demonstrated a level of precision and discipline in the parade line and in the performance of the ceremony. [00:02:40] Male voice نبني الشخص نفسه، نعطيه شعور بالمسؤولية ونعطيه الانضباط 1
ونعطيه شعور المسؤولية. لذلك آانت برامجنا آلها منها ميدانية ومنها
ثقافية ومنها تربوية.
We build the person himself, give him a sense of responsibility, give him discipline and give him a sense of responsibility [sic]. That’s why our programs included field, cultural and educational programs. [00:02:55] Male announcer عروض عسكرية متنوعة أداها مجندو الخدمة الوطنية في حفل
التخريج تضمنت التسلل البري والبحري والإنزال والكمين وتخليص
الرهائن، وشغب الملاعب، إضافة إلى عرض الدفاع المدني وعروض
عسكرية أخرى.
A variety of military shows were performed by the National Service recruits at the graduation ceremony, including land and sea infiltration, landing, ambush, hostage extraction, stadium riots, civil defense and other military presentations. [00:03:11] Soldier استفدنا الانضباط. استفدنا الرماية وتعلم الرماية وفنون القتال، واللياقة 1
البدنية العالية. أنا فقدت شخصيا سبعة أو ثمانية آيلو في هذا المعسكر.
التجربة بكل ما تعنيه الكلمة آانت تجربة مثيرة ومميزة بالنسبة ليا.
We acquired discipline. We learned marksmanship and combat arts, and gained a high degree of physical fitness. I, personally lost seven or eight kilos at this camp. The experience was, in every sense of the word, exciting and distinguished, in my view. [00:03:25] Soldier أولاً بفضل الله ثم بفضل المدربين اللي دربوني في الخدمة الوطنية، 2
وبفضل مجهودي قدرت أن أحصل على المرتبة الأولى في المشاة
العسكرية.
First, by God’s grace and due to the efforts of the trainers who trained me in the National Service, and due to my own efforts, I was able to attain first place in military infantry. [00:03:35] Soldier يعني في إنك تنضبط، تحس إن قبل آان صعب إنك تقوم الفجر 3
وتتمرن. بس فوق سن الثلاثين آنا مستصعبين هذا، بس الحمد لله
مرت على خير.
Well, there is becoming disciplined. You felt that it would be difficult to get up at dawn and train. Those of us over thirty thought it would be difficult but, thank God, it went well. [00:03:45] Loudspeaker announcer غير مسموع] وتحرير اللاعبين من الخاطفين... ] [inaudible] freeing players from the kidnappers…
[00:03:48] Male announcer خضع المجندون خلال فترة التدريب لبرامج عسكرية وأآاديمية،
شملت تدريب المشاة واللياقة البدنية، والأسلحة الخفيفة والرماية،
ومهارات الميدان والمعرآة، ومكافحة الشغب، والدفاع الكيميائي
والدفاع المدني، والإسعافات الأولية، بالإضافة إلى محاضرات ثقافية
ودينية.
During the training period, the conscripts underwent military and academic programs, including infantry and fitness training, light weapons and shooting, field and battle skills, riot control, chemical and civil defense and first aid, as well as cultural and religious lectures.
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[00:04:07] Male interviewee 1 يحاول أن ينقل اللي تعلمه هني في خدمة بلاده والدفاع عن بلاده،
زين، لحياته المدنية هناك. نفس الشي. لازم ينظر لبلاده أثناء عمله
المدني نفس النظرة العسكرية هني.
They should try to carry what they learned here in his country’s service and in his country’s defense—see—to his civilian life outside. The same thing. They must give the same care to their country during their civilian work as they did here, in the military. [00:04:23] Female interviewee 1 الواحد أجمل عطي يعطيه للوطن يعطيه يقدم أبناءه. لما الواحدة الأم
تقدم أبنائها، هذه أعز ما تملك. أنا بالنسبة لي لا بأملك ولا أي أم أعز
وأغلى من ولدي.
The best that one can give one’s country is one’s children. When a woman—a mother—gives her sons, that is the dearest she has. As for me, I don’t—and neither does any mother—have anything dearer and more precious than my children. [00:04:36] Male announcer عدد المجندين في الدفعة الثامنة بلغ 650 مجندا، من حملة الشهادات
الجامعية والثانوية، أمضوا نحو ثلاثة أشهر من التأهيل والتدريب
أآسبتهم روح الجندية وانضباطها.
The number of recruits in the Eighth Class is 650 university and high school graduates who spent approximately three months of training and qualification that imbued them with military spirit and discipline. [scrolling banner:] Arabic English حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني أمير البلاد المفدى: ما تتعرض له قطر من
حملة ظالمة تزامنت مع زيارة الرئيس الأمريكي إلى المنطقة وتستهدف ربطها بالإرهاب وتشويه
جهودها في تحقيق الاستقرار معروفة الأسباب والدوافع، وسنلاحق القائمين عليها من دول
ومنظمات، حماية للدور الرائد لقطر إقليمياً ودولياً، وبما يحفظ آرامتها وآرامة شعبها.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar: The unjust campaign against Qatar that coincided with the visit of the U.S. president to the region, which aims to link it to terrorism and distort its efforts to achieve stability, has known reasons and motivations. We will prosecute those countries and organizations in charge of it to protect the leading role of Qatar in the region and the world in such a way as protects its dignity and the dignity of its people. أمير البلاد المفدى: الخطر الحقيقي هو سلوك بعض الحكومات التي سببت الإرهاب بتبنيها لنسخة
متطرفة من الإسلام لا تمثل حقيقته السمحة.
His Highness the Emir: The real threat is the conduct of some governments that have caused terrorism by adopting an extremist version of Islam that does not reflect its tolerant nature. أمير البلاد المفدى: الخطر الحقيقي هو سلوك بعض الحكومات التي سببت الإرهاب بتبنيها لنسخة
متطرفة من الإسلام لا تمثل حقيقته السمحة.
His Highness the Emir: The real threat is the conduct of some governments that have caused terrorism by adopting an extremist version of Islam that does not reflect its tolerant nature. أمير البلاد المفدى: أدعو الأشقاء في في جمهورية مصر العربية ودولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
ومملكة البحرين إلى مراجعة موقفهم المناهض لقطر ووقف سيل الحملات والاتهامات المتكررة
التي لا تخدم العلاقات والمصالح المشترآة.
His Highness the Emir: I call upon the brothers in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain to reconsider their anti-Qatar position and to stop the flood of repetitive campaigns and accusations that does not serve our relations and common interests. Annex 39
أمير البلاد المفدى: العلاقة مع الولايات المتحدة قوية ومتينة رغم التوجهات غير الإيجابية للإدارة
الأمريكية الحالية مع ثقتنا أن الوضع القائم لن يستمر بسبب التحقيقات العدلية تجاه مخالفات
وتجاوزات الرئيس الامريكي.
His Highness the Emir: Our relationship with the United States is strong and robust despite the un-positive tendencies of the current U.S. administration, and we are confident that the current situation will not last because of the Department of Justice’s investigations into the violations and excesses of the U.S. President. أمير البلاد المفدى: قاعدة العديد مع أنها تمثل حصانة لقطر من أطماع بعض الدول المجاورة إلا
أنها هي الفرصة الوحيدة لأمريكا لامتلاك النفوذ العسكري بالمنطقة في تشابك للمصالح يفوق قدرة
أي إدارة على تغييره.
His Highness the Emir: Al Udeid Base, which provides protection for Qatar against the ambitions of some neighboring countries, is also the only chance that America has to have military influence in the region, which represents an intertwining of interests that is stronger than the ability of any administration to change it. أمير البلاد المفدى: أشكر خادم الحرمين الشريفين الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز على الحفاوة وآريم
الضيافة وأدعو إلى العمل الجاد المتوازن بعيداً عن العواطف وسوء تقدير الأمور مما ينذر
بمخاطر قد تعصف بالمنطقة مجدداً نتيجة ذلك.
His Highness the Emir: I thank the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz for his graciousness and good hosting, and I invite him to serious and balanced efforts away from emotions and poor judgment that could lead to threats that could spread throughout the region as a result. أمير البلاد المفدى: قطر لاتعرف الإرهاب والتطرف وتود المساهمة في تحقيق السلام العادل بين
حماس الممثل الشرعي للشعب الفلسطيني واسرائيل؛ بحكم التواصل المستمر مع الطرفين.
His Highness the Emir: Qatar does not know terrorism and extremism, and wishes to help achieve a lasting peace between Hamas, the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people and Israel through continuous communication with the two parties. أمير البلاد المفدى: ليس لقطر أعداء بحكم سياستها المرنة ونجحت في بناء علاقات قوية مع
أمريكا وإيران في وقت واحد.
His Highness the Emir: Qatar has no enemies due to its flexible policy and has succeeded in building strong relationships with the U.S. and Iran at the same time. أمير البلاد المفدى: ليس لقطر أعداء بحكم سياستها المرنة ونجحت في بناء علاقات قوية مع
أمريكا وإيران في وقت واحد.
His Highness the Emir: Qatar has no enemies due to its flexible policy and has succeeded in building strong relationships with the U.S. and Iran at the same time. [ticker repeated in scrolling banner] أمير البلاد المفدى: إيران تمثل ثقل إقليمي وإسلامي لا يمكن تجاهله، وليس من الحكمة التصعيد
معها وهي قوة آبرى تضمن الاستقرار في المنطقة.
His Highness the Emir: Iran represents a regional and Islamic power that cannot be ignored and it is unwise to escalate against it. It is a major power that guarantees stability in the region. [bottom banner:] Breaking: Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs: Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism and must stop supporting the militia—
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Ahmad Ashour, “Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks”, Emirates Today (25 May 2017), available at https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05-25-1.998540 (with certified translation)
about:reader?url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05... Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks 10/26/2018, 8:54 PM 1 of 5 emaratalyoum.com Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks Ahmad Ashour – Dubai / Capitals – Agencies 12-15 minutes Some Emirate political writers and analysts have said that the statements by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, which are critical of the positions taken by the GCC countries, “are in line with Qatar’s inclination towards supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and other terrorist groups,” and “consistent with the declaration made by the Emir of Qatar at the recent Arab Dead Sea Summit.” They said to “Emirates Today,” issued in the evening of the day before yesterday, that these statements are consistent with the discourse that Doha has been repeating for a long time in its media, and through which it aims to drive a wedge in the Gulf and Arab ranks.” The writers and analysts considered that “the allegation that the Qatar News Agency (QNA) was hacked is a lie that no one will fall for,” and indicated that “Qatar has developed a habit of chirping outside the Gulf and Arab flock, but this time it was surprised by a decisive Saudi/Gulf response, so it retreated and claimed that its official news agency had been hacked. Dubai’s Deputy Chief of Police and National Security, Lieutenant-General Dhahy Khalfan Tamim, commented on these statements by saying that “Qatar wants to play the heavy-weight in the region, and it seems that it was disturbed by the Arab/American concord led by Saudi Arabia,” adding that “the Qatari-Iranian military collaboration is a painful stab to Gulf cooperation and to the three successful Riyadh summits.” He continued, “We did not wish to see this departure from the Gulf consensus. There is a gross error in Qatar’s policies, and continuing with these policies is not in the best interest of Qatar and its people, and will not serve them.” Dhahy Khalfan expressed his annoyance at the phrase “neighboring countries with designs on Qatar,” asking, Who are these countries? Khalfan also added, “the Emir of Qatar praises Iran and considers his neighboring countries a danger. Where is the wisdom in this?” Tamim Bin Hamad:
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about:reader?url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05... Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks 10/26/2018, 8:54 PM 2 of 5 • Qatar has succeeded in building strong relations with both the U.S. and Iran at the same time. He continued, “It is the Gulf Countries that protect Qatar and not the American Base, nor Iran. If Qatar’s people were in danger, it is the Emirate’s people who would rise to defend it, and we would give our lives for our brothers and sisters in Qatar.” Khalfan finished by saying that, “Qatar’s departure from the global consensus on countering terrorism is an approach that will not lead to desirable consequences … where is the wisdom in this?” Khalfan published tweets on his Twitter account yesterday in which he said, “Chirping outside the Islamic, Arabic, and global flocks for the sake of Iran undermines the cooperation among Muslims, Arabs and Americans … where is the wisdom?” He added, “The timing is bad, the excuses are not appropriate, and the declarations are not auspicious … We ask guidance from God for them.” Khalfan added, “We emerged from the Riyadh summit of summits grateful to God for the unity of the Arab, Islamic and world positions. But after the success of Riyadh’s three summits, Qatar comes today and drives a wedge,” continuing, “Qatar’s preference for the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran over Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain is a political catastrophe!” In the meantime, the academician and writer Dr. Aly Al-Noeimy said, “The results of the Riyadh summits will lead to Qatar’s being classified as a country that sponsors terrorism. With such statements, Qatar is trying to respond to these results.” He added, “The outcomes of the Riyadh summits left Qatar exposed, especially with respect to its support for terrorist organizations. Further, the establishment of a center to control terrorist financing operations in Saudi Arabia will keep tabs on Qatar’s financial support for terrorist groups.” Al-Noeimy stated that the Gulf countries are required “to take ruthless positions against Qatar, which is leaning towards Iran, sponsoring terrorist groups, and causing damage to the Gulf and Arab ranks.” In the same context, writer Rashed Al-Oreimy described the allegations of hacking of the Qatar News Agency website as “a lie meant as a retreat after the stern Saudi/Gulf response to these statements.” Oreimy added, “If a website is hacked, its pages can be retrieved, and the hacked page can be blocked within 10 minutes. So how is it that the declarations of the Emir of Qatar remained on the official website of QNA for up to five hours without the page being deleted or blocked?” and he continued, “After the strong Saudi response, Qatar tried to correct the situation by inventing the hacking story.”
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about:reader?url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05... Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks 10/26/2018, 8:54 PM 3 of 5 He continued by saying, “Such declarations are no different from what is repeatedly broadcast on Qatari media, and no different from the discourse of newspapers and websites financed by Qatar abroad, and through which it supports the Muslim Brotherhood and other terrorist groups.” Al-Oreimy also said, “During the last two weeks, the channels belonging to and financed by Qatar have criticized and attacked the Gulf countries and rejected the visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. Such criticism coincides with the declarations by the Emir of Qatar that were published two evenings ago.” He continued by saying, “The conclusions reached in the Riyadh summits made the Emir of Qatar realize that the position and the policies of Doha are rejected in the region. This led him to try and respond with these declarations that court Iran, and to bully neighboring countries with the Al-Udeid U.S. Air Base.” The Emir had warned against any harm directed to Qatar and denounced its being linked to terrorism. At the same time, he called for there to be no enmity against Iran, “because of what it represents as a regional and Islamic presence that cannot be ignored.” He also revealed a tension existing in the relationship with the Trump Administration, and his unprecedented criticism of certain Gulf countries foretells the beginnings of a new crisis with the GCC countries. In an interview broadcast by the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on its website following the graduation ceremony of the eighth class of National Service recruits in the Northern Camp Square the day before yesterday, the Emir of Qatar stated that the unjust campaign to which Qatar is being subjected has coincided with the visit of the U.S. President to the region. The motives behind this campaign, which aims to link Qatar with terrorism and mar its efforts to establish stability, are known. We shall pursue those behind it, whether they are countries or organizations, in order to protect Qatar’s leadership role on both the regional and the international levels, and in order to preserve its dignity and the dignity of its people. He said, “We denounce our being accused of sponsoring terrorism despite our continued efforts with our brethren, and our participation in the global coalition against Isis,” indicating that, “the real danger is the behavior of certain governments that have created terrorism by sponsoring an extremist version of Islam that does not represent its true, magnanimous, nature. These governments are unable to counter terrorism save by issuing classifications that criminalize any just activity.” He added, “No one has the right to accuse us of terrorism because they have classified the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group, or because they reject the resistance role played by Hamas and Hezbollah.” He invited the brethren in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain to reevaluate their positions that are antagonistic to Qatar, and to stop the avalanche of campaigns and repeated accusations which in no way serve common ties and interests. He stressed that Qatar does not interfere in the affairs of any country, even those that deprive their people of their liberties and rights. Annex 40
about:reader?url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05... Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks 10/26/2018, 8:54 PM 4 of 5 The Emir of Qatar emphasized that the relationship with the United States is strong and resilient despite the less than positive directions taken by the current U.S. Administration. “We believe that the current situation will not continue because of the judicial investigations being conducted with respect to the violations and transgressions of the U.S. President.” He indicated that, although the Al-Udeid Air Base provides protection for Qatar against the greed of some of its neighboring countries, it remains the only chance for the U.S. to exercise military influence in the region within a network of interests that exceeds the ability of any administration to change. And concerning the Arab/Islamic/American summit in which Qatar participated in Riyadh, Sheikh Tamim reiterated his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz, for his kind reception and generous hospitality. He called for serious and balanced work untainted by emotion and misjudgment which could lead to dangers that threaten to rock the region anew. He explained that Qatar has nothing to do with terrorism and radicalism, and that it wishes to participate in the establishment of a just peace between “Hamas, the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, and Israel based on its continued communications with the two parties, as Qatar has no enemies because of its flexible policies.” The Emir of Qatar stressed the fact that Qatar has succeeded in building strong relationships with both the U.S. and Iran at the same time, because of what Iran represents as a regional and Islamic weight that cannot be ignored. It would not be wise to enter into an escalation with Iran, especially in view of the fact that it is a major power that can guarantee regional stability if others cooperate with it. Qatar is keen on such cooperation for the sake of the stability of the neighboring countries. He emphasized the importance of focusing on development and the eradication of poverty instead of an excessive focus on arms deals which increase tensions in the region, and do not create development or stability in any of the countries that involve themselves in them. The Emir of Qatar concluded his interview by affirming that Qatar is committed to its established political positions on the just causes of the Arab peoples despite all the smear campaigns it has suffered and the attacks that aim to shake its position and deter its role. On a later occasion, Qatar said that it was starting an investigation into the hacking incident that targeted the website and Twitter account of the official news agency to spread false declarations in the name of the Emir of the country containing unprecedented criticisms of Gulf countries. The Qatar governmental media authority hastened two nights ago to issue a statement describing the declarations attributed to the Emir as “completely unfounded falsehoods and fabrications.” Annex 40
about:reader?url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/politics/news/2017-05... Analysts: Qatar Drives a Wedge in the Gulf and Arab Ranks 10/26/2018, 8:54 PM 5 of 5 He stated that “the website of the Qatar News Agency was hacked by a so-far unknown entity.” He added that “a false statement was made” and attributed to the Emir of Qatar, stressing that “what was published is completely baseless.” Qatari officials have informed France Presse that an investigation has been opened. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that “some brotherly and friendly countries have expressed their willingness to participate in the investigation into this crime,” threatening those responsible with prosecutions. The Ministry stated that the hacking of the QNA website started shortly after midnight the day before yesterday and lasted for four hours. These statements provoked immediate reactions in the Gulf media. The Saudi “Mecca” newspaper wrote that “the Emir of Qatar is ignoring the common Arab/Gulf destiny and is stabbing his neighbors with an Iranian dagger.” Annex 40
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“Tamim Isolates Qatar by Turning Against Enduring Gulf and Arab Principles”, Al-Khaleej (25 May 2017),
available at http://www.alkhaleej.ae/alkhaleej/page/f2d37a48-e914-4c77-841e-34b355b1…
(with certified translation)
Tamim Isolates Qatar by Turning Against Enduring Gulf and Arab Principles page 1 of 3 10/26/2018 http://www.alkhaleej.ae/alkhaleej/page/f2d37a48-e914-4c77-841e-34b355b1… AL-KHALEEJ Gulf Gulf Economy Gulf Sports Gulf Supplements Home News Opinions and Studies News and Reports Culture Miscellaneous Caricature Books and Writers Readers’ Corner From and to Readers 0501429429 Issues File Gulf News and Reports Rating: 5/5 Date of publication: 5/25/2017 He cheered Iran and bragged about relations with Israel. He renewed support for the Muslim Brotherhood, praised Hezbollah, and attacked the GCC countries and Egypt. Tamim Isolates Qatar by Turning Against Enduring Gulf and Arab Principles Listen Qatar is back to chirping outside the flock by turning against enduring Gulf and Arab principles after its Emir, Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani, provoked a storm of reactions in the Gulf countries as well as in the rest of the Arab World by his transgressions, which have offended against the Gulf community and driven a wedge in the Arab ranks. The night before last, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, rejected any link between his country and terrorism, indicating that it is being targeted by an unjust campaign that coincided with the visit by US President Donald Trump to the region and which aims to link Qatar with terrorism and undermine its efforts to achieve stability. This was stated in a speech during the graduation ceremony of the eighth class of National Service Recruits in the Northern Camp Square. The Agency claimed later that the website had been hacked. The Qatari emir said, “We denounce being accused of supporting terrorism despite our continuous efforts with our brethren, and our participation in the international coalition against Isis,” adding that “the real danger is the behavior of certain governments, which have created terrorism by adopting an extremist version of Islam which does not represent Islam’s magnanimous true nature. These governments are unable to counter terrorism save by issuing classifications that criminalize any just activity.” He added, “no one has the right to accuse us of terrorism because they have branded the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group, or because they reject the resistance role being played by Hamas and Hezbollah.” He invited the brethren in Egypt, the Arab Emirates, and Bahrain to reevaluate their positions that are antagonistic to Qatar and stop the avalanche of campaigns and repeated accusations which in no way serve shared ties and interests. He stressed that Qatar does not interfere in the affairs of any country, even those that deprive their people of their liberties and rights. The Emir of Qatar stressed that its relationship with the United States is strong despite the less than positive directions taken by the current US Administration. “We believe that the current situation will not continue because of the judicial investigations being conducted into the violations and the transgressions of the US President.” He indicated that, although the Al-Udeid Air Base provides protection for Qatar against the greed of some of its neighboring countries, it remains the only chance for the US to exercise a military influence in the region within a network of interests that no administration can change. And concerning the Arab/Islamic/American summit in which Qatar participated in Riyadh, Sheikh Tamim reiterated his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz, for his kind reception and generous hospitality. He called for serious and balanced work untainted by emotion and misjudgment which could lead to dangers that threaten to rock the region anew. He explained that Qatar has nothing to do with terrorism and radicalism, and that it wishes to participate in the establishment of a just peace between “Hamas, the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, and Israel based on its continued communications with the two parties, as Qatar has no enemies because of its flexible policies.”
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ع ادت قطر إلى اتلغر يد خ ارج السرب بالا نقلاب ع لى اثلو ابت الخ ليج ية و العر بية ، بعدم ا أثار أم يرھ ا الشيخ تم يم بن حدم
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و تشق الصف العر بي .
ورفض الشيخ تم يم بن حمد آل ثاني أم ير قطر، الليلة قبل الم اض ية ،ر بط بلا ده بالإ رھ اب ،م ؤكد اً تعرض ه ا لحم ل ة ظ الم ة،
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و المص الح ا لم ش تركة ، مؤكدً ا أن قط ر لا تتدخل في ش ؤون أ ي دو لة مهم ا ح رمت ش ع به ا من ح ر يته وح قوقه .
وشدد أمير قطر ع لى أن العلاقة مع الولا يات الم تحدة قو ية وم تي ن ةع لى الرغم من التوجه ا ت غ ير الإ يج اب ي ةللإ د ارة
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“‘A deluge of rage’ strikes the emirate of treason and criminality”, Al-Youm7 (25 May 2017), available at https://www.youm7.com/story/2017/5/25/%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86-%D…
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Video, “UAE cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar – Special Coverage”, Abu Dhabi TV (5 June 2017), available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sGbP0DITIU
(with certified translation)
(Video on CD-ROM located at the back cover of last volume)
Title of Clip [file name/no.]: الإمارات تقطع علاقاتها الدبلوماسية مع قطر - 02
Time Stamp [00:00] Speaker Transcription [Arabic] Translation [English] 00:01 Abu Dhabi TV Channel The United Arab Emirates decided in a statement today 00:05 ,, to cut ties with Qatar, including diplomatic ties 00:09 ,, and to give the Qatari diplomatic mission forty-eight hours to leave the country. 00:16 ,, The statement also forbids Qatari citizens to enter or pass through the United Arab Emirates and gives Qatari residents and visitors fourteen days to leave, for security and precautionary reasons. 00:34 ,, In addition, the decision forbids Emirati citizens to travel to, reside in, or pass through the State of Qatar. 00:43 ,, The statement indicated that within twenty-four hours, all sea and air ports would be closed to traffic to and from Qatar, and all Qatari means of transport, both coming and going, will be prohibited from passing through the United Arab Emirates 01:02 ,, The statement calls for taking legal measures and
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reaching an understanding with friendly states and international corporations regarding their passage through Emirati airspace and territorial waters from and to Qatar, in connection to reasons of Emirati national security. 01:20 ,, These decisions have been made in keeping with the best interests of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries overall and the brotherly people of Qatar in particular, and in support of the statements issued by the sister kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. 01:38 ,, The United Arab Emirates stated that it was taking this decisive measure due to the Qatari authorities’ lack of commitment to the Riyadh Agreement to restore ambassadors and the complementary agreement of 2014, as well as Qatar’s ongoing support, financing and embrace of terrorist, extremist and sectarian organizations, foremost among them
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being the Muslim Brotherhood, and Qatar’s ongoing work to spread and promote the thought of ISIS and Al Qaeda through its direct and indirect media, 02:17 ,, and its violation of the statement issued by the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh held on the twenty-first of May, two thousand and seventeen on combating terrorism, which views Iran as the state sponsor of terrorism in the region. 02:36 “ In addition, the decision is a response to Qatar harboring extremists and persons wanted for security reasons in its territory, its interference in the internal affairs of the United Arab Emirates and other countries, and its continuing support for terrorist organizations, thereby ushering the region into a new phase whose consequences and implications no one can predict. 02:59 ,, While the United Arab Emirates regrets the policies being pursued by Qatar, leading to estrangement among
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Video, “UAE News – The official statement of the UAE boycott of the State of Qatar”, Akhbar El Emarat (5 June 2017), available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8xf76fjk8U (with certified translation)
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Title of Clip: UAE News – The official statement of the UAE boycott of the State of Qatar, AKHBAR EL EMARAT (5 June 2017) Time stamp Speaker Arabic transcription English translation [00:00:00.00] Presenter أصدرت دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة البيان
التالي
The United Arab Emirates issued the following statement: ]00:00:05.13[ Presenter تؤكد دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة التزامها
التام ودعمها الكامل لمنظومة مجلس التعاون
الخليجي والمحافظة على أمن واستقرار الدول
الأعضاء.
The United Arab Emirates confirms its full commitment and support to the Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council and to conserving the security and stability of its member states. ]00:00:17.13[ Presenter وفي هذا الإطار وبناء على استمرار السلطات
القطرية في سياستها التي تزعزع أمن واستقرار
المنطقة والتلاعب والتهرب من الالتزامات
والاتفاقيات فقد تقرر اتخاذ الاجراءات
الضرورية لما فيه مصلحة دول مجلس التعاون
الخليجي عامة والشعب القطري الشقيق خاصة.
Within this context, and due to the continuation by the Qatari authorities of their policies that destabilize the security and stability of the region and of their manipulation and evasion of their obligations and agreements, it has been decided to take the following necessary measures for the good of the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council in general and of the brotherly people of Qatar in particular. ]00:00:41.00[ Presenter وتأييدا للبيان الصادر عن مملكة البحرين الشقيقة
والبيان الصادر عن المملكة العربية السعودية
فإن دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة قررت اتخاذ
الإجراءات التالية:
Fully supporting the statement issued by our sister the Kingdom of Bahrain and the statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates have decided to take the following measures: ]00:00:54.16[ Presenter ١- قطع العلاقات مع قطر بما فيها العلاقات
الديبلوماسية وإمهال البعثة الديبلوماسية القطرية
ثماني وأربعين ساعة لمغادرة البلاد.
1- Sever relations with Qatar including diplomatic relations and allow the Qatar diplomatic mission forty-eight hours to leave the country. ]00:01:06.07[ Presenter ٢- منع دخول أو عبور المواطنين القطريين إلى
دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وإمهال المقيمين
والزائرين منهم مدة أربعة عشر يوما للمغادرة
وذلك لأسباب أمنية واحترازية
2- for security and precautionary reasons, prohibit Qatari citizens from entering or passing through the territory of the United Arab Emirates and allow Qatari residents and visitors a
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period of fourteen days to leave the country. ]00:01:21.19[ Presenter كما تمنع المواطنين الإماراتيين من السفر إلىدولة قطر أو الإقامة فيها أو المرور عبرها.
Emirati citizens are prohibited from travelling to Qatar, passing through its territory or residing therein. ]00:01:27.22[ Presenter ٣- إغلاق كافة المنافذ البحرية والجوية خلال
٢٤ ساعة أمام الحركة القادمة والمغادرة إلى
قطر ومنع العبور لوسائل النقل القطرية كافة
القادمة والمغادرة واتخاذ الإجراءات القانونية
والتفاهم مع الدول الصديقة والشركات الدولي
بخصوص عبورهم الأجواء والمياه الإقليمية
الإماراتية من وإلى قطر.
3- close within 24 hours all sea and air ports to traffic arriving from or departing to Qatar, and preventing all Qatari arriving and departing means of transportation, and taking legal measures and negotiating with friendly states and international companies with regard to their crossing Emirati airspace and territorial waters when going to or leaving Qatar. ]00:01:56.06[ Presenter . وذلك لأسباب تتعلق بالأمن الوطني الإماراتي This being for reasons of
Emirati national security. ]00:02:01.17[ Presenter إن دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة تتخذ هذه
الإجراءات الحاسمة نتيجة لعدم التزام السلطات
القطرية باتفاق الرياض لإعادة السفراء والاتفاق
التكميلي له عام ٢٠١٤ ومواصلة دعمها
وتمويلها واحتضانها للتنظيمات الإرهابية
والمتطرفة الطائفية
The United Arab Emirates is taking these decisive measures as a result of the non- adherence by the Qatari authorities to the Riyadh Agreement concerning the return of ambassadors and its complimenting agreement of 2014 and of its continuing to support, finance and embrace terrorist, fundamentalist and sectarian organizations ]00:02:24.12[ Presenter وعلى رأسها جماعة الإخوان المسلمين وعملها
المستمر علي نشر وتمويل فكر تنظيم داعش
والقاعدة عبر وسائل إعلامها المباشر وغير
المباشر.
at whose head is the Muslim Brotherhood with its continuous efforts to expand and finance the discourse of Isis and Al-Qaeda through its direct and indirect media. ]00:02:36.15[ Presenter وكذلك نقدها البيان الصادر عن القمة العربية
الإسلامية الأمريكية في الرياض مؤخرا بشأن
مكافحة الإرهاب والذي اعتبر إيران الدولة
الراعية للإرهاب في المنطقة إلى جانت إيواء
قطر للمتطرفين والمطلوبين أمنيا على ساحتها
And also due to its criticism of the statement issued by the recent Islamic, Arab American Summit in Riyadh on combatting terrorism, and which considered Iran the country sponsoring terrorism in the region in addition to the fact that Qatar is hosting fundamentalists and persons required by justice,
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]00:02:57.05[ Presenter وتدخلها في الشئون الداخلية لدولة الإمارات
وغيرها من الدول واستمرار دعمها للتنظيمات
الإرهابية مما سيدفع بالمنطقة إلى مرحلة جديدة
لا يمكن التنبؤ بعواقبها وتبعاتها.
as well as its interference in the internal affairs of the United Arab Emirates and other countries and its support of terrorist organizations which will push the region into a new stage whose end and consequences cannot be forecasted. ]00:03:14.00[ Presenter وإذ تأسف دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة على
ما تنتهجه السلطات القطرية من سياسات تؤدي
إلى الوقيعة بين شعوب المنطقة
Whilst the United Arab Emirates regrets the policies adopted by the authorities of Qatar which result in driving a wedge among the peoples of the region, ]00:03:26.20[ Presenter فأنها تؤكد احترامها وتقديرها البالغين للشعب
القطري الشقيق لما يربطها معه من أواصر
القربى والنسب والتاريخ والدين
it asserts its sincere respect and appreciation of the people of Qatar with all their mutual ties of kinship, history, and religion. Ribbon شركات الطيران الإماراتية تعلق جميع رحلاتها
من وإلى قطر بدءا من غد الثلاثاء
Emirati Airlines suspend all their flights from and to Qatar starting tomorrow, Tuesday. دولة الإمارات تقطع العلاقات الدبلوماسية مع
قطر وتمهل البعثة الدبلوماسية القطرية 48
ساعة لمغادرة البلاد.
The United Arab Emirates sever diplomatic relations with Qatar and give its diplomatic mission a grace period of 48 hours to leave the country. دولة الإمارات والمملكة العربية السعودية
ومملكة البحرين وجمهورية مصر تقطع
العلاقات الدبلوماسية مع قطر
The United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Republic of Egypt sever diplomatic relations with Qatar منع دخول أو عبور المواطنين القطريين إلى
الدولة وإمهال المقيمين والزائرين منهم 14 يوما
للمغادرة.
Prohibiting the entrance or passage of Qatari citizens to the country and giving residents and visitors 14 days to leave. إغلاق المنافذ البحرية والجوية كافة أمام الحركة
القادمة والمغادرة إلى قطر.
Closing all sea and air ports to traffic arriving from and departing to Qatar. اليمن وليبيا وجزر المالديف تقطع العلاقات
الدبلوماسية مع قطر.
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Twitter Post, Regarding the 5 June 2017 Measures,
@wamnews (5 June 2017 at 5:57 a.m.)
(with certified translation)
Wamnews Wamnews Wamnews #Breaking News_WAM #Breaking News_WAM #Breaking News_WAM UAE decides to sever ties with Qatar, including diplomatic ties, and gives the Qatari diplomatic mission 48 hours to leave the country. UAE gives Qatari residents and visitors 14 days to leave the UAE, for security and precautionary reasons. UAE prohibits Qatari nationals from entering or using the UAE as a transit point.
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“Attorney General Warns against Sympathy for Qatar or Objecting to the State’s Positions”, Al-Bayan Online
(7 June 2017), available at https://www.albayan.ae/
across-the-uae/news-and-reports/2017-06-07-1.2969979
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Page1of1AttorneyGeneralWarnsagainstSympathyforQatarorObjectingtotheState’sPositions–Al-Bayanhttps://www.albayan.ae/across-the-uae/news-and-reports/2017-06-07-1.296…’sPositionsSource:Al-BayanOnlineDate:June07,2017CounsellorDr.HamadSaifAl-Shamsi,theUAEAttorneyGeneral,warnedthattheStateoftheUnitedArabEmirateshadtakenadecisivedecisionagainsttheQatarigovernmentduetoitshostileandirresponsiblepolicytowardtheStateandanumberofsisterGulfandArabStates,andthatthedecisionisintendedtoprotectthenationalsecurityoftheState,itssupremeinterests,andtheinterestsofitspeople.Therefore,itisnecessarytoannouncethatexpressingsympathy,bias,oraffectionforthatstate,orobjectingtothepositionoftheStateoftheUnitedArabEmiratesandthestrictandfirmmeasuresthatithastakenagainsttheQatarigovernment,whetherthroughsocialmediawithtweetsorposts,oranyotherverbalorwrittenmethod,isconsideredacrimepunishablebytemporaryimprisonmentforthreetofifteenyearsandafineofnolessthanfivehundredthousanddirhamsinaccordancewiththeFederalPenalCodeandtheFederalDecree-LawonCombatingCybercrimes.ThisisduetothedamagethatsuchactscausetothesupremeinterestsoftheState,nationalunity,andsocialpeace,aswellastheeffectthatsuchactshaveinweakeningthesocialfabricoftheStateandtheunityofitspeople.TheFederalPublicProsecutionwillenforcethelawagainsttheperpetratorsofsuchcrimes.Allrightsreserved©2018DubaiMediaIncorporated
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المصدر: البیان الإلكتروني
التاريخ:
النائب العام یحذر من التعاطف مع قطر أو الاعتراضعلى مواقف الدولة
07June2017صرح المستشار الدكتور حمد سیف الشامسي النائب العام للدولة بأن دولة الإمارات العربیة المتحدة قد اتخذت قرارا حاسما ضد
حكومة قطر نتیجة لسیاستھا العدائیة واللامسئولة ضد الدولة وعدد من الدول الشقیقة الخلیجیة والعربیة ويأتي ھذا القرار حفاظا
على الأمن القومي للدولة ومصالحھا العلیا ومصالح شعبھا .
لذا وجب التنويه إلى أن إبداء التعاطف أو المیل أو المحاباه تجاه تلك الدولة ، أو الاعتراض على موقف دولة الامارات العربیة المتحدة
وما اتخذته من إجراءات صارمة وحازمة مع حكومة قطر، سواء عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي بتغريدات أو مشاركات، أو بأي وسیلة
أخرى قولاً أو كتابة، يعد جريمة معاقبا علیھا بالسجن المؤقت من ثلاثة إلى خمسعشرة سنة وبالغرامة التي لاتقل عن
خمسمائة الف درھم طبقاً لقانون العقوبات الاتحادي والمرسوم بقانون إتحادي بشأن مكافحة جرائم تقنیة المعلومات ، لما يترتب
علیھا من أضرار بالمصالح العلیا للدولة ، والوحدة الوطنیة والسلم الاجتماعي ، فضلاً عما لتلك المماراسات من أثر في إضعاف
النسیج الاجتماعي للدولة ووحدة شعبھا .
وستمارس النیابة العامة الاتحادية واجبھا الوطني بتطبیق القانون على مرتكبي ھذه الجرائم.
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Twitter Post, Statement from the Attorney General regarding objection to state positions, @UAE_Barq
(7 June 2017) (with certified translation)
Statement from the Attorney General regarding objection to state positions The Attorney General warns against any participation, verbal or written, on social media websites or any other medium, that expresses any sympathy for the State of Qatar or opposition to the decisive stance that the UAE and other states have taken with decisive positions against the government of Qatar, under penalty of 3 to 15 years in prison and a fine of no less than AED 500,000.
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“Qatar Commits Suicide: Aspire…Qatar’s ‘terrorist’
in the ‘sports world’!”, Al–Ittihad (20 June 2017)
(with certified translation)
Al-Ittihad Home UAE Arab & International Economy Sports Points of View Variety Culture Search Here […] Qatar Commits Suicide The Academy of $ 1 billion and 600,000 children Aspire .. Qatar’s «terrorist» in the «sports world»! 20 Jun 2017 - 06:10 PM Dubai (Al-Itihad) As Qatari charities have been uncovered, using charitable works as a cover for them to enter into suspicious agreements, and to carry out terrorist schemes, this how Qatar operates in all areas, including in the Qatari sports arena. Even in The Aspire Academy, where the Qatari government has spent much more than $ 1 billion. Ever since the Academy was launched, it has planned many operations, including secret agreements and deals. Aspire is the terrorist arm of Qatar all over the world with branches in many countries. For example, it has branches in Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. The name of Qatar has been associated with many terrorist operations. The Academy's name is strongly associated with suspicious case files, especially since it has more than 1,000 key employees from 55 countries, as part of an international work force, including doctors, sports scientists and trainers from previous sports summits. There are 9,000 athletes from different nationalities in the academy, including 250 athletes who are present at the academy on a full-time basis, and take advantage of the best education opportunities. To cover up its suspicious activities, the Academy uses its sports programs to discover talent in 14 countries and tests up to 600,000 children in 950 places in developing countries in Africa, Latin America and the Far East. The top 20 of these are awarded scholarships to study at the Academy. The Academy allows these youths to achieve the dream of becoming professional footballers and an international football career and invites the world's best youth teams to play exhibition matches in Qatar. It is bizarre that no one knows where the talents that graduated from the Academy are. We did not find graduates of the Academy playing for Barcelona or Real Madrid, despite the fact that the Academy was established in 2005, which confirms that it is carrying out other schemes and activities greater than sport, most notably making payments under the table to gain support its nominations, elections, facilities, and other suspicious activities, which are always, from far, about sports. Qatar's arm extended outwardly when the Academy organized a sporting event entitled "Aspire Academy Global Summit for the Development of Football Performance and Sports Science", which seeks to discuss ways to develop football and football sciences at the youth and junior levels. On the sidelines of the World Summit, the Academy also organized the fifth edition of the Aspire for Sport exhibition and conference. Here, we see the connection between the Academy and its secret activity with Qatari companies working in the field of sports, which hold meetings with European and international companies and institutions working in sports sector related industries for the purpose of developing partnerships and cooperation, signing agreements and making deals. No one asked about the main objective of paying these significant sums to establish this Academy. The Academy adopted children of different nationalities, but no Qataris. Is it reasonable for a state to spend money on a project of this size in order to nurture talents from other countries? Or is it a cover for all its activities that are in violation of international law! Who believes that a state organizes large conferences, spends millions and make payments above and under the table to well-known sports figures to associate their names with the Academy, just as happened with the Pele, the Brazilian, and Maradona, the Argentine, both of whom attended the opening of the Academy! The answer is clear to all but the people of Qatar who stupidly think of the Academy as a global achievement. They do not realize that the Academy's plans are to attract children and youths so that they could groom them in a way that ensures their loyalty to carry out all their plans. Now, the name Qatar is echoed through the Aspire Academy, and is also echoed through terrorist acts carried out in a great number of countries.
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Instagram Post, “Ban on travel to Qatar”, @3meed_news
(5 June 2017 at 7:47 a.m.) (with certified translation)
7:47 a.m. 3meed network UAE 3meed UAE The news the moment it happens! Ban on travel to Qatar The United Arab Emirates has decided to prohibit Qatari citizens from entering or passing through the UAE. It is granting Qatari residents and visitors a grace period of 14 days to leave for security and precautionary reasons, and it forbids UAE citizens to travel to, reside in, or pass through Qatar. #3meed_UAE 3meed UAE The news the moment it happens!
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Letter from Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, to Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al-Ziyani, Secretary-General of GCC
(19 February 2017) (with certified translation)
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, An Official Source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Perpetrators of the Electronic Piracy against Qatar News Agency website
will be prosecuted (24 May 2017), available at
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/24/an-official-sou…
4/1/2019An Official Source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Perpetrators of the Electronic Piracy against Qatar News Agency website will be p…https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/24/an-official-sou……1/2An Official Source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: thePerpetrators of the Electronic Piracy against Qatar NewsAgency website will be prosecutedDoha / Information Office/ 24 MayThe State of Qatar announced that it will investigate and prosecute those responsible for the hacking of Qatar News Agency(QNA)’s website.An official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated that QNA’s website was hacked at 12:14am on Wednesdaymorning, with hackers publishing false statements attributed to HH the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.He added that they were able to regain control of QNA’s website four hours after the hacking took place, and that theycontinue to counter ongoing hacking attempts of QNA’s social media accounts.The official further stated that it is clear that this shameful cybercrime was instigated and perpetrated with malicious intent.He also said that the State of Qatar is surprised by the stance of some media outlets and TV channels which continued topublish and comment on the false statements, despite them having been denied by the Director of the GovernmentCommunications Office, HE Sheikh Saif Bin Ahmed Al-Thani, in a statement published on Wednesday.The Ministry's official also pointed out that this cybercrime is being investigated. He further added that several brotherly andfriendly countries expressed their willingness to participate in the investigation, as part of the framework of internationalcollaboration in the fight against cybercrimes.
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4/1/2019An Official Source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Perpetrators of the Electronic Piracy against Qatar News Agency website will be p…https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/24/an-official-sou……2/2All necessary legal measures and procedures to prosecute the hackers of QNA’s website will take place, and that the findingsof the investigation will be published once complete.Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Twitter Posts, Regarding the 5 June 2017 Measures,
@qatarembassyUAE (5 June 2017)
(with certified translation)
Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE For the citizens of the State of Qatar who are not able to purchase tickets, the Embassy will bear the expenses of their travel through the Omani Airlines in case they do not leave within the set deadline. 288 5:55 am – 5 June 2017 392 people talking about this
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General Consulate of the State of Qatar in Dubai Embassy of Qatar in Dubai @QatarCons_Dubai . 5 Jun 2017 Citizens can communicate with the Consulate at the following numbers to get answers for their inquiries: 0097455030070 00971503007079 Qatar Consulate in Dubai Retweeted Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE . 5 Jun 2017 For the citizens of the State of Qatar who are not able to purchase tickets, the Embassy will bear the expenses of their travel through the Omani Airlines in case they do not leave within the set deadline. Qatar Consulate in Dubai Retweeted Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE . 5 Jun 2017 If you wish to inquire about other issues, please contact the following number: 00971562796555 Qatar Consulate in Dubai Retweeted Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE . 5 Jun 2017 If the citizens of Qatar cannot travel directly from the United Arab Emirates to Qatar, the Embassy advises them to travel through the State of Kuwait or the Sultanate of Oman. Qatar Consulate in Dubai Retweeted Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE . 5 Jun 2017 The competent authorities in the United Arab Emirates stated that all land, sea and air passages shall be closed before the traffic arriving from and departing to Qatar within 24 hours. Qatar Consulate in Dubai Retweeted Embassy of Qatar – Abu Dhabi @qatarembassyUAE . 5 Jun 2017 Citizens of Qatar must leave the United Arab Emirates within 14 days in accordance with the statement issued by the competent Emirati authorities.
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister:
Qatar ‘Willing to Talk’ to Resolve Diplomatic Crisis
(6 June 2017) available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/
en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/06/foreign-minister-qatar-’willing-to-talk’-to-resolve-diplomatic-crisis
3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar 'Willing to Talk' to Resolve Diplomatic Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/06/foreign-min… Minister: Qatar 'Willing to Talk' to ResolveDiplomatic CrisisDoha / Information Office / June 06Qatar is open to mediation to resolve the crisis that has seen a group of nearby countries move to sever diplomatic ties withDoha, HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said."We are willing to sit and talk," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said Tuesday in an interview with CNN, addingthat the "progressive and modern" country believes in diplomacy and promoting peace in the Middle East."We are not a superpower here, we are not believing in solving things with confrontation," HE the foreign minister said,stressing that Qatar is combating terror financing and "protecting the world from potential terrorists."HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani disputed a Saudi statement accusing Qatar of "embracing terrorist andsectarian groups aimed at de-stabilizing the region.""With all due respect, this statement is full of contradictions because it is saying that we are supporting Iran and on the otherhand supporting the extremist groups in Syria, and (that) we are supporting theMuslim Brotherhood in Saudi or in Yemen and we are supporting the Iranian-backed Houthis from the other side. In allbattlefields, there are adversaries," he told CNN."About our support to the Saudi opposition or the sectarian movements in al-Qatif, this is totally false information. Actuallythe cooperation between our security and intelligence agencies between Qatar and Saudi has been serving the purpose ofthe national security of Saudi," HE the foreign minister added.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar 'Willing to Talk' to Resolve Diplomatic Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/06/foreign-min… to tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday about the diplomatic crisis, HE Sheikh Mohammed binAbdulrahman Al-Thani said that during Trump's recent visit to the region, he and HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed the issue "that the funding of terrorism needs to be stopped by various countries."He said that there have been multiple reports issued by official agencies in the United States "commending our role incombating terror financing."Tuesday, Jun 06, 2017
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Committed to Approach of Dialogue in Resolving Differences with Neighboring Countries (10 June 2017) available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/10/foreign-min…
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Focuses on Solving Humanitarian Problems of Illegal Siege (12 June 2017), available at https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/12/foreign-ministe…
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Letter from Amiri Diwan to HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al–Thani establishing the CCC
(14 June 2017) (with certified translation)
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful [Emblem of the State of Qatar] Amiri Diwan In Doha on 19/9/1438 H. [barcode] Corresponding to: 14/06/2017G. Number: MA/2017/3144 Confidential His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Prime Minister, Doha Your Excellency, Given the fact that multiple countries have cut off their relations with the State of Qatar, which consequently led to the closure of their territories and their air, sea, and land points of entry to Qatari means of transportation. In addition, the said countries have restricted travel to and from Qatar, which gave rise to losses and damages suffered by individuals and companies throughout the Qatari economy. Against this backdrop His Highness the Emir has set up an ad hoc committee chaired by Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al‐Marri, the Attorney General, with the membership of senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. This committee will be responsible for taking any legal action on behalf of ministries, governmental entities and agencies, and Qatari companies and individuals, and to claim compensation and reparations for the aforementioned losses and damages. You are kindly requested to instruct all governmental entities and any Qatari individuals and companies who have suffered damages to coordinate with the aforementioned concerned authorities as appropriate to prepare a file detailing the amount of the losses and damages they suffered and the parties to be held accountable for such consequences in the countries imposing embargo or the corresponding government agencies therein, and to forward such files to the committee so it can begin its work. Sincerely, [signature] Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani President of the Amiri Diwan Cc: Office of His Highness the Deputy Emir Cc: Office of the Attorney General
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatari, German Foreign Ministers: Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Crisis
(4 July 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ…
4/1/2019Qatari, German Foreign Ministers : Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Criseshttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ…, German Foreign Ministers : Dialogue Only Option toResolve CrisesDoha/ information office / 4 July 2017 / HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and HEGerman Foreign Minister have reaffirmed that dialogue and sitting down to negotiations is the only option to resolve anycrisis or political dispute between countries. This came in a joint press conference, the two minister held today in Doha, during which they reviewed the developments ofthe current Gulf crisis and ways to get out of it. The two ministers praised the mediation efforts undertaken by HH the Emir ofKuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to heal the rift and reach solutions to end this Gulf dispute. In this context, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that for the State of Qatar, it is clear that there is nosolution to any crisis except through sitting down for negotiations. He noted that no matter how escalating measures taken by one party against the other in any crisis or disagreement, it willend up at the negotiating table in accordance with the agreement and a specific framework showing the rights and duties ofeach party. HE the Foreign Minister pointed out that the State of Qatar is consistent with the international context that encouragesconstructive dialogue according to clear principles. He noted that the behavior taken by the siege countries against the State of Qatar reflects their attitude as an attack on Qatar,which he said did not attack anyone and showed good faith and good initiative that there should be a solution based on aconstructive dialogue. On Qatar's response to the demands of the siege countries, HE the Foreign Minister said: "We can not speak in this regardbecause the matter is in the custody of the State of Kuwait and they are the only ones concerned with the details of theresponse." On the statement by the UAE minister who said "enough support for terrorism" in reference to the State of Qatar, HE SheikhMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said : (We say to him "enough slander on the State of Qatar .. And enough for theselies .. And enough to distort the reputation of the State of Qatar .. And enough to distort the Islamic civilization and itsreputation in the West .. And enough accommodation for criminals of the Iraqi war .. and enough to adopt outlawed militias ..If we start to say the word "enough" we will say a lot but we do not want to go into it. Regarding the financing and combating of terrorism, HE the Foreign Minister affirmed that the State of Qatar is fullycommitted to all the international conventions in this regard and is an active member in the fight against terrorism and thedrying up of its sources of funding and has taken many efforts and measures to address this phenomenon, stressing that theState of Qatar takes the issue of combating terrorism and its financing seriously and for it (Qatar) and the region is a matter ofnational security. He pointed out that what was formulated in the form of a "siege" under the slogan of combating terrorism is a false and illegalmeasures that have been put in this framework to market them to win the international sympathy. He stressed that Qatar's commitment to fighting terrorism and its financing far exceed the siege countries . He pointed out
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4/1/2019Qatari, German Foreign Ministers : Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Criseshttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ… the role of the State of Qatar is shown in credible reports and reliable internationally and Qatar is a key partner ininternational efforts and mechanisms to combat terrorism. HE the Foreign Minister said that Qatar welcomes cooperation in combating terrorism and the drying up of its sources offunding, stressing that tackling this phenomenon is a matter of national security and the highest priority for the State ofQatar. He noted that Qatar's counter-terrorism efforts are bearing fruit on the future of the region and that it is destroying thedespair that surrounds young people. He added that the State of Qatar, when it provides more than 300,000 jobs in North Africa, is fighting the despair thatsurrounds young people. And when it provides education for 7 million children in 42 countries, it replaces the weapon withthe pen and teaches children not to be attacked or join extremist organizations, noting that most of the children in therefugee camps receive their education from institutions that the State of Qatar adopts and supports. HE the Foreign Minister noted that combating terrorism is not only done by weapons, but by arming young people withwork, economic empowerment and the arming of children with education, stressing the need to put the issue of terrorism inits proper context of using violence against civilians to change reality and not to differ opinions and to call "politicalopponents" terrorists, HE the Minister added. Responding to a question on whether there is hope for the Kuwaiti mediation to resolve the crisis, HE the Foreign MinisterSheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani hailed the role of the sisterly State of Kuwait and all friendly countries that aretrying to resolve the crisis. HE the Minister stressed that, since the beginning of the crisis, the State of Qatar has called for dialogue. He added thatQatar's position has been very clear that it is fully prepared to discuss any allegations on clear bases and in accordance withthe principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of States and respect for sovereignty. He pointed out that the State of Qatar rejects imposing guardianship from any country, but at the same time is ready toengage in dialogue and discuss the demands of the siege countries, indicating that the State of Qatar has stated this severaltimes, but in return, the siege countries kept issuing negative statements. Regardless of that, the efforts of dialogue must be continuous and in accordance with a clear framework between all parties,not based on threats and escalation against any state, and must be based on the principle of equality between the countrieswhich is highlighted in the Charter of the United Nation, HE the Minister said, noting hat the State of Qatar's stance onengaging in dialogue is clear. "Other countries can declare their positions," he added. In a related context, HE the Minister explained that Qatar is making great progress in the field of fighting terrorism and dryingits sources of funding and that it is always committed to continuing this progress. He added that Qatar is engaged in dialoguewith countries that possess the experience in combating terrorism as well as with international organizations, explaining thatQatar is working in this regard within the framework of the international system. HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that Qatar has participated in most of the regional mechanisms tocontrol the financing of terrorism, adding that it cooperates actively with the GCC countries and other parties, pointing to thegreat efforts being exerted in this regard. He reiterated Qatar's commitment to continue work for its national security and not for the benefit of any other country, "It isin Qatar's interest to combat terrorism and its financing in all possible ways," he said. In response to a question on what he expects regarding the meeting of the siege countries on Wednesday, HE the ForeignMinister said "We can not predict because all this actions were unexpected. The siege countries have clearly violated many ofthe principles of international law and the UN Charter by imposing an illegal siege on Qatar, that is why the results of thismeeting can not be predicted". "We believe that Qatar has done its part in this matter and delivered its response to the Kuwaiti mediator. Now it is for thesiege countries to respond," he said asking "Will they take the same constructive approach that Qatar has taken from thebeginning, or will they follow the same position they have followed since the beginning of the crisis? " On the list of demands of the siege countries, submitted to the State of Qatar, HE the Foreign Minister pointed out that Qatarsaid that this list must be reasonable and actionable, but it turned out to be neither reasonable nor actionable. "They did nottalk about fighting terrorism, but about preventing freedom of expression, besieging the country and violating its
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4/1/2019Qatari, German Foreign Ministers : Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Criseshttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ…; he said. Stressing that this as unacceptable in accordance with international norms, HE the Minister said that the State of Qatar hasadopted a positive and constructive attitude; acted with wisdom, balance and maturity and distanced from any unacceptableactions, unlike the aggressors. "This has always been the Qatari position. We have looked at this list and presented the answers in accordance withinternational law and in accordance with respect for the sovereignty of our country and non-interference in our internalaffairs .. these demands can not be accepted by any independent country. This is the only thing I can now disclose," he saidadding that the Qatari response has been handed to the Kuwaiti mediator, who is the only one who has the right to discloseits contents. At the beginning of the press conference, HE the Foreign Minister welcomed the German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel,and expressed appreciation for his visit to the State of Qatar. He expressed gratitude to the government of Germany for the efforts it is doing for resolving the crisis. HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani lauded the Qatari-German relations as well as themutual investments between the two countries, looking forward to the intensification of cooperation and partnerships in allpolitical, economic and security fields. HE Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany Sigmar Gabriel said, during the press conference, that his country hasgood relations with Qatar as well as with all the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, affirming that Germany attachesgreat importance to these political, economic and security relations. On the Gulf crisis, Gabriel stressed the importance of finding procedures and frameworks for discussing the points ofcontention as well as developing appropriate solutions through constructive dialogue, the development of ideas and theinvolvement of third parties to reach a solution. He Pointed to the importance of coordination among all countries in theregion to deal with the issue of financing terrorism and the mechanisms of confronting it as well as considering relationsbetween neighbors, stressing that the parties to the crisis will be able to reach a solution if there are good intentions. HE the German Foreign minister repeated what he had said in Saudi Arabia and UAE, that the national sovereignty must bepreserved and respected, and this must be clear and a basic condition for dialogue so that all complex issues can bediscussed. He pointed out that Europe, especially Germany, knows that there are Gulf countries that supported and funded terroristoperations and organizations such as Al-Qaeda and Nusra Front in the past, through individual and institutions, whichcreated many major problems. The German minister said that while the Arab world constitutes 5 percent of the world's population, 60 percent of refugeesare from Arab countries and 50 percent of the world's weapons are in the Arab region. He stressed that these figures reflect amajor problem and that governments in the Gulf region should try to improve the situation and address these problems. He added that there are international organizations that help monitor the flow of funds in support of terrorism adding that itis everybody's interest to prevent this funding. He pointed out in this regard that Germany has close security cooperationbetween the intelligence services in the GCC countries to combat ISIS and the prevent return of Al-Qaeda. He also underlined the importance of giving young people a chance to shape their future, so that the youth of Syria, Yemenand Libya can see an opportunity for the future. There are people without hope and this is a basic source of terrorists, headded highlighting the importance of providing education and good training to create jobs for young people. The German Foreign Minister said that the State of Qatar has not taken any hostile measures or decisions against anyonesince the beginning of the crisis and that Qatar has favored dialogue, noting that the State of Qatar's position has beenagainst escalation. He renewed the call to resolve the crisis via dialogue and discussion through the international community, calling all partiesto start negotiation as the only solution stressing the need for good intentions among all parties. He praised the relations of his country with the GCC countries and the joint work for the security and stability of the regionwhile preserving the interests of all parties. He also lauded his country's relations with the State of Qatar as well as the greattrust between the two countries and the constructive cooperation between them, which he felt during today's open
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4/1/2019Qatari, German Foreign Ministers : Dialogue Only Option to Resolve Criseshttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/04/qatari-germ… with the Qatari side. HE German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel stressed that his country does not take sides in this crisis adding that Berlin istrying to understand the essence of the problem in order to contribute to its solution and that it is coordinating with the USthereon. He explained that Germany is not involved in the mediation because this role must be done from within the region.He also appreciated the role of the State of Kuwait in this regard, adding that Germany will play its role and contribute to thesolution through the international mechanisms and the European role in the international financial institutions. On his vision of the contents of the Qatari response, HE the German Foreign Minister pointed to the possibility of reaching asolution and embarking on a process of settling complex issues at the regional and international levels, expressing respect forall parties. Tuesday, Jul 04, 2017
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3/31/2019Qatar Committed to Dialogue to Solve GCC Crisis - Ambassador to Austriahttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/26/qatar-commi… Committed to Dialogue to Solve GCC Crisis -Ambassador to AustriaVienna – Information Office – 25 JulyHE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Austria Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed Qatar's continuedcommitment to dialogue and finding a solution to the crisis without compromising its sovereignty as a state."The State of Qatar is committed to the principles of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which oblige member states to resolvetheir differences internally and through diplomatic means," HE the Ambassador said in an interview with the Austrian dailyDiePresse, stressing that the tactic of siege and boycott violates these rules as well as international law and human rights.On the demands made by the siege countries, His Excellency said that they demanded that Qatar abandons its sovereigntyand its independent foreign policy and demanded that freedom of expression be blocked through the closure of Al Jazeera,adding that the other party formulated its demands in a way that cannot be accepted due to legal considerations.Regarding the accusations levelled by the siege countries against Doha of supporting terrorism, HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani said: "We live in a country that upholds law. We have strongly mobilized all our resources in fighting this phenomenon,and we are a party to the international coalition against terrorism led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), theUnited States and the Europeans."Regrettably, the State of Qatar was saddened by the news of the imposition of the siege on it and the demand by the siegecountries to their citizens to leave Qatar, forcing them to return to their countries under threats of severe penalties if they didnot comply with this decision and causing dispersal of families and unnecessary pain, His Excellency said.Asked about the position of Qatar on armed uprising against the regime of Bashar Assad, HE the Ambassador pointed outthat the uprising in Syria came directly from the Syrian people, and Qatar has nothing to do with it, adding: "We are workingclosely with the international coalition to end this crisis."
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3/31/2019Qatar Committed to Dialogue to Solve GCC Crisis - Ambassador to Austriahttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/26/qatar-commi… Excellency also reviewed Qatar's relations with other countries of the world, including Iran, stressing that each sovereigncountry has the right to determine its domestic and foreign policy directions according to its interests. "We are keen toestablish good political relations with all our neighboring countries. The State of Qatar has a deep-rooted relations with theKingdom of Saudi Arabia. As for Iran, we have not done anything different from what the rest of the GCC countries are doing."He pointed out in the same direction that Qatar's trade relations with Iran remain very low compared to that of the UAE's asan example.Responding to a question on ways to end the Gulf crisis, HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani said" "Dialogue is needed as wehave emphasized since the beginning of the crisis. We will continue to adhere to this principle. We call on the other party totake the same step." The State of Qatar welcomes and supports the mediation efforts undertaken by HH the Emir of the Stateof Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Excellency said.Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister: No Response from Siege Countries to US Proposals on the Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/07/27/foreign-min… Minister: No Response from Siege Countries to USProposals on the CrisisWashington – Information Office – 27 JulyHE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that the United States wants to end the Gulfcrisis and there is no response from the siege countries to the American proposals to resolve it.In statements to Al Jazeera channel, HE the Foreign Minister said that he discussed with HE US Secretary of State Rex Tillersonthe American proposals on the Gulf crisis, which Tillerson came with during his recent visit to the Gulf countries.HE pointed out that Doha deals positively with the proposals and that Washington wants to end the Gulf crisis and asserts tosolve it by dialogue.HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed that the US proposals must be first responded to before any talkabout setting a date or place for dialogue.HE the Foreign Minister also said that he discussed with Tillerson counter-terrorism efforts in light of the relevantmemorandum signed by the two sides.Regarding the Kuwaiti mediation to resolve the Gulf crisis, HE stressed that the efforts of the US, Russia and other countriessupport this mediation.The siege countries, HE the Foreign Minister said, are required to respond to the American proposals so that to discuss theissue of dialogue to resolve the crisis and that Qatar's position is advanced ahead of the position of the siege countries,adding that there may be pressure in the coming days on these countries.Thursday, Jul 27, 2017
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwait Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisis (30 August 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min…
3/31/2019Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min……1/6Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any EffortSupports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf CrisisDoha / Information Office / August 30HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani reiterated that the State of Qatar welcomes anyeffort aiming at supporting the mediation process undertaken by HH the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to resolve the current Gulf crisis, adding that Qatar also welcomes the Russian efforts and the Russian position in thisdirection.In a joint press conference with HE Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, HE the ForeignMinister underlined that the State of Qatar is still firm on its belief that this crisis can only be resolved through a constructivedialogue that help reach a settlement to the issue through international obligations on all States, not by dictates or bysubmitting lists of demands that breach Qatar's sovereignty or the international law which the siege countries claim torespect."Unfortunately, we have seen nothing but the opposite, and it is very clear that the siege countries have so far failed toprovide any evidence in this crisis, which was based on a hacking that involved those countries themselves," HE the ForeignMinister said.HE the Foreign Minister said that he briefed his Russian counterpart during their talks today on the Kuwaiti initiative andmediation to resolve the Gulf crisis, and the letters sent by HH the Emir of Kuwait to all the parties, which called for dialoguedirectly and unconditionally. He noted that the State of Qatar was the only country to respond to the Kuwaiti letter after a fewdays, in the contrary, non of the siege countries responded, in continuation of their approach of not responding and ignoringany mediation efforts, whether from Kuwait or any other friendly country, referring in this regard to the visits of the USSecretary of State's envoys who presented some proposals that were also ignored by the siege countries.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min……2/6Such an approach adopted by the siege countries shows their intentions to continue the crisis and siege, and then invoke theKuwaiti mediation when encouraged by any of the friendly countries to engage in dialogue to resolve the crisis. Meanwhile,these countries accuse everyone who encourages dialogue to internationalize the crisis, the Foreign Minister underlined.HE the Foreign Minister reiterated that the State of Qatar welcomes all the efforts of friendly countries that support theKuwaiti mediation, and any effort to find a solution to this crisis, which should be unconditional.HE the Foreign Minister noted that the siege countries, which set the conditions for dialogue, think that dialogue is the maintarget for Qatar, while the real goal is lifting the unjust and illegal siege on Qatar and find a solution to the crisis that ensuresthe safety and security of Qatar and all the GCC countries. HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described his talks with HE Russian ForeignMinister Sergey Lavrov as fruitful, noting the HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met the Russian Foreign Ministerand discussed ways of enhancing the relations between the two friendly countries.He noted that the talks also touched upon the Russian position on the Gulf crisis and the need to end it as soon as possible,and the need to preserve the unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council and support the efforts exerted by HH the Emir of Kuwaitin this regard. He stressed that the State of Qatar welcomes these efforts and expresses thanks to Russian President VladimirPutin for his country's position on this crisis.HE the Foreign Minister said that he briefed the Russian Foreign Minister on the latest developments in the Gulf crisis, which,despite passing nearly 90 days, are still in place. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Minister briefed HE Sheikh Mohammed binAbdulrahman Al-Thani on the outcome of his visit to Kuwait which is leading the mediation supported by Russia.HE the Foreign Minister that talks during the meeting today also dealt with the importance of strengthening the bilateralrelations between the two countries, especially in the fields of energy, and increasing trade exchange, economic cooperationand joint investments.He noted that there is a common factor between Qatar and Russia which is the organization of the World Cup. Russia hoststhe 2018 World Cup and Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup. There is an ongoing cooperation and dialogue between the twocountries regarding the organization of this World Championship, the Foreign Minister said, expressing confidence that bothevents will be successful championships.The meeting also touched on the Qatari-Russian cultural year in 2018. HE the Foreign Minister expressed Qatar's aspiration tohost more Russian events and to organize more Qatari events in Russia.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min……3/6Moreover, talks during the meetings also reviewed the outcome of the recent visit of HE the Minister of State for DefenseAffairs to Russia, where it was agreed to promote cooperation in the field of exchanging experience in the defense sector, theForeign Minister added.He highlighted that the most important part of the Qatari-Russian talks today focused on the necessity of continuing thepolitical consultations between the two countries, especially with regard to the regional issues, mainly the Palestinian issue,the peace process, the Palestinian reconciliation and the Russian efforts which are appreciated by the State of Qatar.He noted that the two sides discussed the peace process in the Middle East, and stressed the importance of the two-statesolution. He stated that Qatar's position is clear in this regard and that it support the Arab initiative to be the basis of thepeace plan between the Palestinians and Israelis.On the other hand, HE the Foreign Minister noted that the talks also provided opportunity to discuss the situation and thelatest developments in Libya. He stressed Qatar's support for the Skhirat Agreement and to the national reconciliationgovernment in Libya, noting that Russia is engaged in talks and dialogue with all Libyan parties and expressed hope that thiswould contribute to restoring stability in Libya as soon as possible.The talks also tackled the developments in Iraq and the war against the ISIS. HE the Foreign Minister said. The two sidesaffirmed their support to the Iraqi government in its reconstruction efforts in the war-ravaged areas.HE the Foreign Minister added that they had also discussed the Syrian crisis and the suffering of the Syrian people in the pastsix years. He praised the Russian efforts in support of the international efforts to cease fire in Syria and the establishment ofsafe areas. HE the underlined that the State of Qatar supports any effort to restore stability in those areas and reduce tension.He went on saying that the talks reviewed the options of the political process in Syria, including the dialogue and the processled by the UN envoy Stephane de Mistura, and the efforts to unite the opposition to launch a dialogue between them and theSyrian regime. In this regard, HE the Foreign Minister stressed Qatar's position in support of the political transition process inaccordance with the Geneva 1 Declaration, taking into account the importance of preserving the territorial integrity of Syriaand the independence of the Syrian state. He said that the State of Qatar supports any solution that ensures justice to theSyrian people. Commenting on the statements made by the UAE ambassador in Washington, in which he said that the siege countries haveno objection to dialogue without preconditions, HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thaniwondered why is there no call for dialogue by the siege countries if that is true? adding: "we do not always take thestatements of the siege countries seriously because there are a lot of contradictions".HE the Foreign Minister recalled several attempt to hold an unconditional dialogue by mediators and most recently by HH theEmir of Kuwait. The siege countries did not responded to those calls for dialogue and set conditions each time they wereinvited to talk. The State of Qatar has expressed its desire to resolve the crisis through dialogue more than 12 times, and to
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min……5/6"We realized that the State of Qatar must be self-reliant on food security and on matters related its economy. The State ofQatar has been and continues to be an important platform for a free and open economy, and the crisis has shown its respectfor international contracts, charters and international law," HE the Foreign Minister underlined.HE the Foreign Minister affirmed that gas contracts were not affected by the crisis, and this is the biggest proof that Qatar is areliable partner in supplying the world with energy. Qatar is a major energy source in the world, and it does not use this as atool for political pressure, unlike the siege countries that claim to be open markets but prevented the flight and the supply ofgoods.The investors have greater confidence in the State of Qatar and its economy and its attractive legal environment toinvestment. This openness has been a political will in Qatar from the beginning, HE the Foreign Minister underlined. For his part, HE Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov said that his talks in Doha dealt with the Gulf crisis,the peace process in the Middle East and the situation in Libya, Syria and Iraq.The Russian Foreign Minister stressed the need to find solutions to the Gulf crisis on the basis of reaching consensus andpositions acceptable to all, and rejecting the offensive and useless speeches and searching for a compromise, stressingRussia's support for the Kuwaiti mediation, and its readiness to contribute to any effort in this regard.He underlined that Russia is keen on preserving the unity and strength of the Gulf Cooperation Council to be able to findsolutions to other problems in the region that are already aggravated and do not need new problems. He indicated in thisregard that Russia is not a mediator in the Gulf crisis, but supports the Kuwaiti mediation, stressing that the solution to thecrisis must be reached within the framework of the GCC.He added that there are American efforts in this context and proposals made by the US Secretary of State, and there are asufficient number of proposals to the launch a dialogue between all parties in the Gulf crisis. Russia are not raising any newideas different from the Kuwaiti mediation and the US efforts in this regard.He underlined that Russia will continue its contact with all parties in the framework of coordination, noting that he will visitSaudi Arabia and Jordan early next month.The Russian Foreign Minister said that that his talks in Doha touched upon the pressing regional issues in the region,including Syria, Libya and Iraq. He stressed that the Qatari and Russian sides have a common position on all these issues,which calls for resolving these crises on the basis of dialogue only and involving all national and sectarian forces away fromforeign influence."We are grateful to the State of Qatar for its praise of the Russian role in promoting the idea of reducing the escalation in Syria,which will create favorable conditions for the development of political dialogue," he said.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister Reiterates: Qatar Welcomes Any Effort Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve Gulf Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/08/30/foreign-min……6/6On the Palestinian issue, the Russian foreign minister said that his country is concerned about the impasse in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, stressing the need to find solutions through direct dialogue and on the basis of the Arab peace initiative.On the other hand, the Russian Foreign Minister praised the Russian-Qatari relations, noting that he discussed means ofenhancing these relations in various fields in the framework of the agreements reached between the two countries, especiallyafter the recent visit by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Moscow, as well as the continuous contactsbetween the two leaderships of the two countries.He underlined that Russia is keen on developing economic relations with Qatar, noting that the meeting of the jointcommittee for economic and technical cooperation between the two sides in Doha last April, together with the renewal ofthe Russian-Qatari business council will eventually result in supporting economic cooperation between the two countries.He also highlighted both countries' keenness on the continuous coordination in the field of energy and oil within theframework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, and their increasing interest in cooperation in the field of investments,especially between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority, in addition to the continuedcultural and scientific cooperation, and the exchange of experiences in the organization of the FIFA World Cup.The Russian Foreign Minister also highlighted the visit of HE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed AlAttiyah to Moscow last week and his meeting with Russian Defense Minister General Sergey Shweigo, where they stressed theimportance of developing contacts between the two sides in the military field.In response to a question on the Iranian and Syrian cooperation, he explained that any bilateral cooperation between twocountries that does not violate the principles of the international law should not be a subject of questions. If, however, anyparty in the Middle East or anywhere in the world plans to violate the international law in a way that undermines sovereigntyand divides any state, it will certainly be condemned by Russia. Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017
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Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva – Switzerland, HE the Foreign Minister delivers a statement before the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council (11 September 2017), available at http://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2017/09/17/he-the-foreign-minis…
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Qatar'sMinisterofForeignAffairsHESheikhMohammedbinAbdulrahmanal-ThanihasunderlinedthatQatar'snational,regionalandinternationalbiastowardshumanrights,publicopinionandtherightofpeoplestoself-determinationisoneofthemostimportantreasonsforattemptstoimposeguardianshiponitandtoinfluenceitsforeignpolicyindependenceanditsmedia.Addressingthe36thSessionoftheHumanRightsCouncilinGenevatoday,HEtheForeignMinisterreiteratedQatar'sreadinesstodialoguetoendtheGulfcrisis,withintheframeworkofmutualrespectandpreservationofthesovereigntyoftheStates,awayfromdictates,butintheformofcompromisesresultinginmutualcollectiveobligations.HESheikhMohammedbinAbdulrahmanAl-ThaniexpressedQatar'sappreciationandsupportfortheKuwaitimediation,whichisbeingcarriedoutbyHHtheEmirSheikhSabahAlJaberAl-AhmadAl-Sabahtoendthecrisis.HEtheForeignMinisteraffirmedQatar'sfirmbeliefinthedialoguetoresolvethecrisis,despitethedepthofthewoundintheheartsoftheQataripeople,whichwascausedbythepoliciesthesiegecountries,despitethelowlevelofmediadiscourseofthecountriesoftheblockadeandthepolicyofspreadingliesandfabrications,anddespitetheofficialdiscourseofsomeofficialsofthesiegecountriesofrespectedinternationaldiplomaticframeworktoanunprecedentedlevel,evenintheirspeechestowardsthosewhoconsiderthemtheirenemies.HESheikhMohammedbinAbdulrahmanAl-Thanisaidthattheuseofforcepolicyinallitsformsindomesticandforeignpolicyisamajorreasonforthewasteofjusticeintheinternationalsystem,whichreflectsnegativelyontherespectandprotectionofhumanrightsaswellasthethreatofsecurity,peaceandpeacefulcoexistenceintheinternationalcommunity.HEtheMinisterofForeignAffairsnotedthattheStateofQatarhasbeensubjectedtoexceptionalcircumstancesandchallengesformorethanthreemonthsasaresultofanillegalsiegeimposedbyanumberofcountrieswhichclearlyviolateinternationalhumanrightslawsandconventions,inparticulartheUniversalDeclarationofHumanRightsandtheUnitedNationsGeneralAssemblyresolution,theoutcomesoftheWorldSummitof16September2005,theprovisionsofinternationallawandtherulesgoverningrelationsbetweenStates.HepointedoutthatthiscrisisbeganwiththecrimeofhackingthewebsiteoftheQatarNewsAgencyandspreadingfalsenewsattributedtoHHtheEmiroftheStateofQatarSheikhTamimbinHamadAl-Thani,followedbymaliciousmediacampaignsagainsttheStateofQatar,andfalseaccusationsarenotbasedonanyevidencethattheStateofQatarfundsterrorism,stressingthatallthisconfirmstheexistenceofpoliticalintentbuiltbehindpiracy.HESheikhMohammedbinAbdulrahmanAl-Thanisaidthatthesiegecountrieshadclosedsincethefirstdayair,seaandlandbordersinviolationoftheprovisionsofinternationallawandinternationaltraderules,whichhadanegativeimpactonthefreedomoftradeandinvestment,notingthatthesecountrieshadtakenmanyillegalPage2of5HEtheForeignMinisterdeliversastatementbeforethe36thsessionoftheHumanRights...6/9/2018http://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2017/09/17/he-the-foreign-minis…...
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measuresthatconstituteagraveviolationofcivil,economicandsocialrights,includingprohibitingtheentryofQataricitizensintoorpassingthroughtheircountries,aswellaspreventingtheircitizensfromtravelingtoorresidinginQatar.Headdedthatthesemeasuresledtothedispersalofmanyfamiliesandtheirmembers,especiallywomenandchildren,andthedeprivationofmanyQataristudentsoftheirrighttocontinuetheireducationinuniversitiesafterbeingexpelledfromthem.Manyotherbasicrightsandfreedoms,suchastherighttoworkforthesiegecountriescitizensworkinginQatar,whohadbeenforcedtoreturnhome,therighttoownprivateproperty,bothforQataricitizensinthesiegecountriesorfornationalsofthesecountriesinQatar,andfreedomofmovement,notingthattheseviolationsarestillongoing.••MinistryOfForeignAffairs-QatarPermanentMissionoftheStateofQatar27-29avenueduBouchet1209GenèveGenève-S….qaClicktoseeourtollfreenumberPage3of5HEtheForeignMinisterdeliversastatementbeforethe36thsessionoftheHumanRights...6/9/2018http://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2017/09/17/he-the-foreign-minis…...
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United Nations General Assembly, General Debate at the 72nd Session: Address by HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar (19 September 2017), available at https://gadebate.un.org/en/72/qatar
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[EmblemoftheStateofQatar]AddressbyHisHighnessSheikhTamimbinHamadAl-ThaniAmiroftheStateofQatarAtTheGeneralDebateofthe72ndSessionoftheUnitedNationsGeneralAssemblyNewYork19September2017
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-1-IntheNameofGod,MostGracious,MostMerciful,HonorableAttendees,IamhappytocongratulateHisExcellencyMr.MiroslavLajcakonassumingthepositionofPresidentofthe72ndSessionoftheGeneralAssembly,andIwishhimeverysuccessinhismission.IwishalsotoexpressmyappreciationtoHisExcellencyMr.PeterThomsonforhisvaluableeffortsinmanagingtheaffairsofthe71stSessionoftheGeneralAssembly.IwouldalsoliketotakethisopportunitytocommendtheeffortsofHisExcellencytheSecretary-General,Mr.AntonioGuterres,inenhancingtheroleoftheUnitedNations.Mr.President,MaintainingregionalandinternationalpeaceandsecurityisaforeignpolicypriorityoftheStateofQatar,whoseprinciplesandobjectivesarebasedontheUnitedNationsCharterandtherulesofinternationallegitimacy,whichcallsforconstructivecooperationamongStates,mutualrespectandnon-interferenceininternalaffairs,goodneighborliness,peacefulcoexistenceandthepursuitpeacefulmeanstosettledisputes.Theissueofsettlingdisputesbypeacefulmeansisstillbeingapproachedasanincidentalandnon-bindingrecommendation.PerhapsthetimehascometoimposedialogueandnegotiationasabasisforresolvingdisputesthroughtheexecutionofaninternationalconventiononpeacefulresolutionofdisputesbetweenStates.Inthiscontext,andaftermajoreventssuchastheSecondWorldWar,Rwanda,Burundi,andtheBalkansinthelastcentury,allofhumanityisonceagainthreatenedwiththeimpunityofperpetratorsofcrimesagainsthumanityandgenocidebecomingtheruleratherthantheexception.Thisisbecauseinternationallegitimacyissubjecttopoliticalpressures,theinterestsoftheaxesandthedictatesofforceontheground,whichisaharbingerthatthelawofforcemaysupersedetheforceoflaw.
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-2-Inourview,thepositionsofthemajorpowersshouldnotrangebetweentwoextremes:directoccupationtoimposetheirwillandpoliciesonothercountries,ortakingthepositionofspectatorswhorefrainfromdoinganythingvis-a-viswarsofgenocideandcrimesagainsthumanityperpetratedbyafascist,despoticregime,orcontinuousoppressionbyanoccupyingstateofpeopleunderoccupation.Lately,afeelingisspreadingthatpeopleswhoareoppressedarefacingtheirfatesalone,asiftheinternationalarenaweregovernedbythelawofthejungle,andthatthecountriesunderthreatmustmanagetheiraffairsthroughtheiralliancesandrelations,intheabsenceofasystemtoenforcetheprovisionsofinternationallawandbindingconventionsandcharters.Mr.President,Wecommendtheselectionofthethemeofthissession:“FocusingonPeople:StrivingforPeaceandaDecentLifeforAllonaSustainablePlanet.”Inthiscontext,IcallupontheGovernmentoftheRepublicoftheUnionofMyanmarandtheinternationalcommunitytoassumetheirlegalandmoralresponsibilitytotakethenecessarymeasurestostoptheviolenceagainsttheRohingyaminorityandtoprovidethemwithprotection,repatriatethedisplacedtotheirhomeland,preventsectarianorethnicdiscriminationagainstthem,andensurethattheyreceivealloftheirfulllegitimaterightsasfull-fledgedcitizens.WealsourgeallStatestoprovidehumanitarianassistancetothem.Mr.President,EachtimeIstandhere,Idefendconstructiveinternationalcooperation,justpeace,andtherightsofpeoplesunderoccupation,aswellasthosewhoaresubjectedtocrimesagainsthumanityandthosewhoareundersiege.Thistime,IstandherewhilemycountryandmypeoplearesubjectedtoacontinuingandunjustblockadeimposedsinceJune5thbyneighboringcountries.Theblockadeinvolvesallaspectsoflife,includinginterventionbythesecountriestoseverfamilyties.Qatariscurrentlysuccessfullymanaging
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-3-itslife,economy,developmentplans,andcontactwiththeoutsideworld,thankstotheexistenceofseaandairroutesthatthesecountrieshavenocontrolover.Theblockadewasimposedabruptlyandwithoutwarning,promptingtheQataristoviewitasasortofbetrayal.ItappearsthatthosewhoplannedandimplementeditimaginedthattheirmovewouldcauseadirectandshockingimpactthatwouldbringtheStateofQatartoitskneesandcauseittocapitulatetocompletetutelagetobeimposeduponit.Worse,thearchitectsoftheblockadefounditnecessarytorelyonfabricatedquotesattributedtomeandplantedonthewebsiteofQatarNewsAgencyafteritwashacked.Themediaofthesecountries,whichisweaponizedandservile,waspreparedandreadytolaunchanall-outcampaignofincitementthatwaspreparedinadvance,inwhichallvalues,moralsandnormswereviolated,andbywhichthetruthwasviolatedwithatorrentoflies.Currently,noexpenseisbeingsparedonthecreationanddisseminationoffabricationsinthehopethatpeoplewillconfusethetruthwithlies.DespitetheexposureofthehackingandfalsificationofthestatementsoftheEmirofasovereignState,theblockadingcountriesdidnotbackdownorapologizeforlying,butintensifiedtheircampaign,inthehopethattheblockadewouldhaveacumulativeeffectontheeconomyandsocietyofmycountry,havingfailedtobringaboutanydirectimpact.TheperpetratorsofthehackingandfalsificationofthestatementshavecommittedanassaultonasovereignState.Thecrimewascommittedtoservepremeditatedpoliticalaimsandwasfollowedbyalistofpoliticaldictatesthatcontravene[our]sovereignty,causingworldwideastonishment.Thisdisgracefulacthasonceagainraisedinternationalquestionsaboutdigitalsecurityandunrulinessincybercrimeandelectronicpiracy.
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-4-Italsorevealedtheanxietyinpublicandofficialcirclesaroundtheworldabouttheabsenceofclear-cutinternationallegislationandinstitutionstoregulatethisdangerousandvitalfieldandpunishtheperpetratorsoftransnationalcrimesinthisdomain.Itistimenowtotakestepsinthisregard,andwearepreparedtoputourcapabilitiesattheserviceofajointeffortsuchasthis.ThecountriesthathaveimposedtheunjustblockadeagainstQatarhaveintervenedintheinternalaffairsoftheStatebyputtingpressureonitscitizensusingfood,medicine,andfamilytiestoforcethemtochangetheirpoliticalpositionsinordertodestabilizeasovereignstate.Isthisnotonedefinitionofterrorism?NorwasthisillegalblockadeconfinedtoeconomicsandabreachoftheWorldTradeOrganizationAgreement;itexceededthattoviolatethehumanrightsconventionswitharbitrarymeasuresthathavecausedsocial,economicandreligiousdistresstothousandsofcitizensandresidentsoftheGulfCooperationCouncilstatesbyviolatingthebasichumanrightstowork,education,freedomofmovementandtherighttodisposeofprivateproperty.Thingsdidnotstopatthispoint;theblockadingcountrieswentbeyondthistopersecutetheirowncitizensandresidentsandpunishthemwithimprisonmentandfinesforthemereexpressionofsympathywithQatar,evenifthroughsocialmedia.Thisisaprecedentthathasneverbeforebeenseenintheworld,andisaviolationofthehumanrightsconventionsandagreements,whichguaranteethehumanrighttofreedomofopinionandexpression.Therearestatesthatallowthemselvesnotonlytoattackaneighboringcountrytodictateitsforeignandmediapolicy,butalsobelievethattheirpossessionoffundsqualifiesthemtopressureandextortotherstatestoparticipateintheiraggression.Such[states]aresupposedtobeheldaccountableinternationallyforwhattheyhavedone.ThestatesthathaveimposedtheblockadeontheStateofQatarinterfereintheinternalaffairsofnumerouscountriesandaccuseallthosewhoopposethemdomesticallyandabroadofterrorism.Bydoingso,theyareinflictingdamageonthewaronterror.Atthesametime,theyopposereformand
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-5-supporttyrannicalregimesinourregion,fromwhoseprisonsterroristsgraduate.Wewerenottakenbysurprisealonebytheimpositionoftheblockade.Manycountrieswerealsosurprised,andtheirleadershavequestioned[theblockade’s]motivesandreasons.TheblockadingcountrieshavepromisedallpartieswhoaskedthemaboutthereasonsfortheblockadetoprovidethemwithevidenceoftheirabsurdallegationsandfabricationsagainstQatar,whichhavevarieddependingontheidentityoftheaddressee.Everybodyisstillwaitingforevidencethatdidnotandwillnotarrivebecauseitdoesnotexist.Tothecontrary,thereisplentifulevidenceofQatar'scontributionsinthewaragainstterrorism,asrecognizedbytheentireinternationalcommunity.TheStateofQatarhasfoughtterrorism,andtheentireinternationalcommunitybearswitnesstothis.Indeed,itisstillfightingandwillcontinuetodoso.Itstandsinthecampofthosewhoarefightingitthroughsecurityandbelievesthatitisnecessarytofightitideologicallyaswell.Italsogoesbeyondsuchmeansbyparticipatingindrainingitssourcesbyprovidingeducationtosevenmillionchildrenaroundtheworldtopreventthemfromfallingpreytoignoranceandradicalideas.Wehaverefusedtoyieldtodictatesmadethroughpressureandsiege;ourpeopleexpectnoless.Atthesametime,wehavetakenanopenattitudetowardsdialoguewithoutdictation,andhaveexpressedourwillingnesstoresolveourdifferencesthroughcompromisesbasedoncommonundertakings.Theresolutionofconflictsbypeacefulmeansisoneoftheexistingprioritiesofourforeignpolicy.Atthisjuncture,IrenewthecallforunconditionaldialoguebasedonmutualrespectforsovereigntyandIgreatlyvaluethesincereandappreciatedmediation,whichtheStateofQatarhassupportedsincethebeginning,whichwasinitiatedbymybrother,HisHighnessSheikhSabahAl-AhmadAl-JaberAl-Sabah,EmirofthesisterlyStateofKuwait.Ialsothankallofthecountriesthathavesupportedthismediation.Allowme,onthisoccasionandfromthispodium,toexpressmyprideinmyQataripeople,alongwiththemultinationalandmulticulturalresidentsofQatar.
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-6-Thepeoplehavebeensteadfastundertheconditionsofsiege.Theyhaverejectedthedictationswithresolveandpride,insistedontheindependenceofQatar'ssovereigndecision,andstrengtheneditsunityandsolidarity,maintainingtheirrefinedmannersandprogressdespitethefiercenessofthecampaignagainstthemandtheircountry.IreiteratemythankstothesisterlyandfriendlycountriesthatrecognizethesignificanceofrespectingthesovereigntyofnationsandtherulesofinternationallawfortheirappreciatedpositionswhichwereandcontinuetobesupportiveoftheQataripeopleduringthiscrisis.Mr.President,Terrorismandextremismareamongthemostseriouschallengesfacingtheworld.Counteringthemrequiresusalltoworktogetheragainstterroristorganizationsandtheirextremistideologytomaintainsecurityforhumanityandstabilityfortheworld.Thegovernmentsoftheworldhavenochoicebuttocooperateinthesecurityconfrontationwithterrorism.Haltingtheproductionofterrorismandextremismmustbeachievedbyaddressingitssocial,politicalandculturalrootcauses.Wemustalsobecarefulnottoallowthefightagainstterrorismtobeanumbrellaforreprisalsorbombardmentagainstcivilians.Thefightagainstterrorismandextremismwasandwillcontinuetobeoneofourhighestpriorities.ThisisaffirmedbytheeffectivecontributionsoftheStateofQatarinregionalandinternationaleffortsthroughtheimplementationofthemeasuresincludedintheUnitedNationsstrategyadoptedin2006,theimplementationofallSecurityCouncilresolutionsandmeasuresrelatedtothefightagainstterrorismanditsfinancing,andthroughparticipationintheInternationalCoalition,regionalorganizationsandbilateralrelationswiththeUnitedStatesandmanycountriesoftheworld.TheStateofQatarwillcontinueandfurtherdevelopitsregionalandinternationaleffortsinthisregard.
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-7-Whilewereaffirmourcondemnationofallformsofextremismandterrorism,werejecttheuseofdoublestandardswiththisphenomenondependingontheidentityoftheperpetratorsandlinkingittoanyparticularreligion,race,civilization,cultureorsociety.Mr.President,TheissuesoftheMiddleEastcontinuetobeamongthegreatestthreatstointernationalpeaceandsecurity,duetothevitalimportanceofthisregiontotheworld.Israelstillstandsinthewayofachievingalasting,justandcomprehensivepeaceandrejectstheArabPeaceinitiative.TheIsraeligovernmentcontinuesitsintransigentapproachandstrategytocreatefactsonthegroundbyexpandingsettlementconstructionintheoccupiedterritories,JudaizingJerusalemandrestrictingtheperformanceofreligiousritualsinAl-AqsaMosque—aserious,provocativeact—andcontinuingitsblockadeoftheGazaStrip.TheinternationalcommunitymustgivehighprioritytotheresumptionofpeacenegotiationsbasedonendingtheIsraelioccupationoftheArabterritorieswithinaspecifiedtimeframeandreachingajust,comprehensiveandfinalsettlementinaccordancewiththetwo-statesolutionagreeduponbytheinternationalcommunity,basedontheresolutionsofinternationallegitimacyandtheArabPeaceinitiative.ThiscanonlybeachievedthroughtheestablishmentofanindependentPalestinianStateonthebasisofthe1967borders,withJerusalemasitscapital.IrenewmyappealtothePalestinianbrotherstocompletetheirnationalreconciliationandtounifytheirpositionsandwordsinconfrontingthethreatsandchallengesfacingthePalestiniancauseandthefutureofthePalestinianpeople.
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-8-Mr.President,TheinternationalcommunityremainsunabletofindasolutiontotheSyriancrisisdespiteitsconsequencesandseriousrepercussionsontheregionandtheworld.Politicaleffortscontinuetofalterduetoconflictinginternationalandregionalinterests.Thisconflictprotectsthoseagainstwhomwearesupposedtostandunited.Theinternationalcommunityhasrelinquisheditslegalandmoralresponsibilities,includingtheimplementationofitsdecisions,insubmissiontothelogicofmight.WhatisrequiredistoworkseriouslytoreachapoliticalsolutiontotheSyriancrisisthatfulfillstheaspirationsoftheSyrianpeopleforjustice,dignityandfreedom,andmaintainstheunityandsovereigntyofSyriainaccordancewiththeGenevaIaffirmations.QatarwillsparenoeffortinprovidingsupportandassistancetoalleviatethehumanitariansufferingofourSyrianbrothersandtoimplementourhumanitarianpledgeswithintheframeworkoftheUnitedNations.Theinternationalcommunityhasgivenupthetaskofprotectingcivilians.Willitalsohesitatetoholdwarcriminalsaccountable?ImpunityontheirpartwouldhavedireconsequencesonthesituationinSyriaandtheregion,whichwouldaffectthebehavioroffuturedictatorshipstowardtheirpeoplesintheabsenceofanydeterrent.OntheLibyanissue,anationalLibyanconsensusthatwouldpreserveLibya'sunity,sovereigntyandsocialfabricandrestoreitsstabilitycanbeachievedbycombiningdomesticandinternationalefforts.WemustallintensifyoureffortsandsupporttheGovernmentofNationalAccord,whichwasestablishedwiththesupportofUnitedNations,initseffortstorestorestabilityandcounterterrorismanditsgraveconsequences.TheStateofQatarhassupportedinternationalmediationeffortsandwillsupporttheminthefuturetoachievetheaspirationsoftheLibyanpeople.ConcerningthebrotherlystateofIraq,wesupporttheeffortsoftheIraqigovernmentinitseffortstoachievesecurity,stabilityandunityoftheterritoryandpeopleofIraq.WecommenditsachievementsinitsfightagainstterrorismandaffirmthattheStateofQatarwillprovideitwiththe
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-9-necessarysupporttocomplementthesevictorieswiththerealizationoftheaspirationsofthepeopleofIraqforequalityamongitscitizensandtherestorationofitsroleattheregionalandinternationallevels.ConcerningYemen,westresstheimportanceofmaintainingYemen’sunity,securityandstability,endingthestateofinfightingandwar,andadoptingdialogue,politicalsolutionandnationalreconciliationasabasisforendingthiscrisisandimplementingSecurityCouncilResolution2216.WecallupontheinternationalcommunitytofacilitatetheaccessofhumanitarianassistancetoallregionsofYemen.TheStateofQatarsupportstheeffortsoftheUNEnvoytoendthiscrisisandrealizetheaspirationsofthebrotherlyYemenipeopleforunity,securityandstability.InordertoachievesecurityandstabilityintheGulfregion,werenewthecallthatwelaunchedfromthispodiumforconstructivedialogueamongtheGulfCooperationCouncilStatesandIranonthebasisofcommoninterests,theprincipleofgoodneighborliness,andrespectforthesovereigntyofstatesandnon-interferenceintheirinternalaffairs.Mr.President,Withintheframeworkoftheinternationaleffortstotacklethehumanitariancrises,theStateofQatarhascontinuedtocontributetotheresponsetothegrowinghumanitarianneedsintheworld.WehaveincreasedourfinancialcontributionstotheUnitedNationsOfficefortheCoordinationofHumanitarianAffairs(OCHA)toenabletheUnitedNationstoimplementUNprogramsandprovidehumanitarianrelieftothoseinneedaroundtheworld.TheStateofQatarranksthirdonthelistofmajordonorstotheUnitedNationsOfficefortheCoordinationofHumanitarianAffairsin2017.Wehavecontinuedtoprovidesupporttocountriesfacingchallengestohelpthemtoimplementtheirdevelopmentplans.ItshouldbenotedthattheStateofQatarrankedfirstintheArabworldand33rdintheworldinthefieldofhumandevelopment.Thisprovestheeffectivenessofourhumanitariananddevelopmentpolicy.WelookforwardtoachievingthegoalsoftheUnitedNationsSustainable
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-10-DevelopmentAgenda,totherealizationofwhichwehaveallcommittedourselves.Inconclusion,wereiteratethattheStateofQatarwillsparenoeffortinworkingtostrengthentheroleandeffortsoftheUnitedNationstoachievetheaspirationsoftheinternationalcommunitywithrespecttopeaceandsecurity,topromotehumanrights,andtoadvancedevelopment.Qatarwillremain,asalways,asafehavenfortheoppressed,andwillcontinueitsmediationeffortstofindjustsolutionsinconflictzones.Thankyou.MaypeaceandthemercyandblessingsofGodbeuponyou.
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: ‘Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It’
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4/1/2019Foreign Minister: 'Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It'https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/25/foreign-ministe… Minister: 'Qatar Will Address the Media CampaignTargeting It'Doha / Information Office / May 25HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the State of Qatar will address the mediacampaign targeting it, against a backdrop of the hacking of Qatar News Agency's (QNA) website and attributing falsestatements to HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.It is clear that there is a media campaign targeting the State of Qatar and we will definitely address it, HE the Foreign Ministersaid during a joint press conference with the Somali Foreign Minister, HE Yussef Jarad Omar Ahmed, held here today.It is noticeable that there was no mention of Qatar in the opinion articles, for example, in the United States of America, but inthe past five weeks we were surprised by the publication of 13 opinion articles on Qatar by different writers in the UnitedStates, HE the Foreign Minister said.There was on the same day of the cyber attack on QNA's website a conference on Qatar, to which we were not invited, washeld in the United States bringing together all those who wrote these articles against Qatar and on the same night the cyberattack occurred, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, wondering whether it was a coincidence or not.The hacking attack on QNA's website and attributing false statements to HH the Emir is without doubt a cyber crime, he said,adding that Qatar will not rush to issue the results until the investigation is over.On Qatar's relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States, the Foreign Minister said that Qatar hasalways maintained strong and fraternal relations with the GCC Member States because it strongly believes that GCC countriesshould be one entity.
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4/1/2019Foreign Minister: 'Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It'https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/25/foreign-ministe… pointed out that what is happening today has nothing to do with the "misunderstanding" that occurred between theState of Qatar and some of the GCC countries in 2014, referring in this regard to Qatar's fruitful participation in the ArabIslamic American Summit in Riyadh and the ongoing distinguished and fruitful relations.If there is something different that we do not know about, that's something else, he went on saying.In this context, HE the Foreign Minister stressed the State of Qatar's keenness on maintaining good relations with the GCCcountries.The region's current circumstances require concerted efforts of the GCC Member States, he said.HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described the hacking of QNA's official website as a cybercrime and notonly a hacking according to all laws, stressing that the hacking which took place is crime punishable by law.The cyber-attack targeting QNA's websites was intended to broadcast alleged statements attributed to HH the Emir SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, he said.An investigation team was set up and is in charge of conducting a full criminal investigation to bring the perpetrators tojustice, he said, noting that the findings of the investigation would be revealed in a transparent manner both in terms of theinvestigation process and its findings.The Foreign Minister expressed his surprise over the attitude of some of the media which adopted these false statements,despite the issuance of clear statements of denial by QNA about this offensive campaign to the State of Qatar, warning thatwhat is going on at these media reflect their low level of professionalism.What has been seen from the GCC public opinion in particular confirms a full awareness that rises far above the level of thesemedia, he said.On the issue of cyber security in Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the electronic security systemand firewalls in the State of Qatar are of the highest standards and are strong and solid, adding that all state agencies use thelatest technology in the world and cooperate with each other under the government umbrella.Cyber-attacks and hacking operations are inherently sophisticated while security systems are not necessary able to keep pacewith the fast development of cyber attacks, the Minister commented.
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4/1/2019Foreign Minister: 'Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It'https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/25/foreign-ministe… State of Qatar will take a number of additional steps to strengthen its electronic security system, he said, reiterating thatthe firewalls and means of protection in all sectors of the state are at the highest level and very difficult to be hacked.The hacking of QNA's website is still under investigation and will permit to know the gap through which the cyber attack tookplace in order to avoid it, he added.On the measures and steps taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the false statements attributed to HH the Emir,the Foreign Minister explained that what happened was a cyber-attack on QNA's website following which explanations fromthe Government Communications Office, QNA were immediately issued followed by a clarification from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs.Contacts with the brothers in the GCC Member States are ongoing and never stop, HE the Foreign Minister said, noting thatthere was no contact on the issue of the cyber attack because there is a clear picture of what happened.He pointed out that what has been discussed in some media outlets is a matter for these outlets and we did not receive itfrom official channels.With regard to who is behind the hacking of QNA's website, the Foreign Minister said that there is no evidence at this timewhether the attack was from outside or inside Qatar.He stressed that once the facts of the case and the evidence are collected, which will take time, the State of Qatar will takewhat it deems appropriate in this regard.If this cyber-attack was committed in the country it shall be considered as a cybercrime and the perpetrators shall beprosecuted according to the law.In response to a question on Qatari-US relations, HE the Foreign Minster stressed that bilateral relations have been andremain strong and strategic and that the US administration highly appreciated ??this relationship, referring in this regard tothe talks held by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh, during which hestressed the role being played by Qatar in combating terrorism and describing Qatar as a partner in this prospect.The Al Udeid Military Base in Qatar is governed by an agreement between the State of Qatar and the United States ofAmerica, HE the Foreign Minister said, noting in case of the occurrence of anything related to this matter, it will be subject tothe terms of the agreement.
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4/1/2019Foreign Minister: 'Qatar Will Address the Media Campaign Targeting It'https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/05/25/foreign-ministe… response to a question on Qatar's relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood, the Foreign Minister explained that suchmatters are not raised at the official level because there is no evidence that the State of Qatar has a relationship with theMuslim Brotherhood movement in Egypt or Tunisia, noting that this issue is only raised by media vehicles.The State of Qatar has always clearly stated that it is not concerned with political parties and that it deals with governments.When the Muslim Brotherhood was in power, cooperation with them has continued both in Tunisia or Egypt, because theyrepresented the legitimate government, HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, notingthat once they were out of power cooperation took place with elected governments. Thursday, May 25, 2017
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialogue (22 October 2017), available at https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min…
3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialoguehttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min… Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting GoldenOpportunity for Civilized DialogueDoha / Information Office / October 22HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed that the State of Qatar believe that the conveningof any GCC meeting is a golden opportunity to at least start a dialogue in a civilized manner and in accordance with theestablished diplomatic channels in this regard, noting that the State of Qatar has received no official reports or messagesregarding a postponement of the Gulf summit, hoping that the summit will take place as scheduled.Speaking on Sunday during a joint press conference with HE U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, HE the foreign minister saidthat any postponement of such an important meeting for Gulf leaders will be due to the intransigence of the siege countriesand their rejection of dialogue.Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani noted that the GCC is important as a system of collective security, expressinghis regret that it has become a victim of such a fabricated crisis against the State of Qatar and noting that this unjust crisis hasdirectly affected the collective security of the GCC countries because of the irresponsible actions of the siege countries.Officials of the siege countries always resort to non-diplomatic methods that have nothing to do with international relationsin their modern perspective such as the use of tribalism and the politicization of religion and other irresponsible behaviors,HE the foreign minister said.He expressed the State of Qatar's commitment to the GCC as a system and stressed the importance of this system for thecollective security of the region, wishing that the siege countries would share this perspective with the State of Qatar so thatthese countries would shoulder their responsibility in terms of engaging in a positive and serious dialogue to put an end tothis crisis that has no clear reasons so far neither to the State of Qatar nor to any of its allies.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialoguehttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min… the Iranian influence in the region, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the position of the State ofQatar was clear before the Gulf crisis and remains so during and even after it. "Doha's stance is the same; rejection of anynegative influence and interference in the region and the Arab world as a whole. The State of Qatar was and still is clear inexpression of these sources of concern."HE the foreign minister added that the State of Qatar believes that the current crisis undermines endeavors to resolve theregional issues and disrupts efforts to combat terrorism despite claims of siege countries' officials that they face it, while, onthe contrary, they negatively affect these efforts by imposing unfair measures on a country that, until a recent time, was astrong ally for them.He added that the State of Qatar has followed a clear policy regarding Iran and remains committed to solving all regionalproblems through dialogue, and this is not only the position of the State of Qatar, but rather the rest of the GCC countries."In our last meeting last year in Bahrain, the leaders pledged to engage in a serious dialogue with Iran on the basis of theprinciple of non-interference in the internal affairs of any party, and to stop any negative influence in the region," he said,adding that "we remain committed to these principles and to resort to dialogue."Referring to the recent statements by the Bahraini foreign minister on the crisis, HE the foreign minister said that the crisis hasshown "many marvels" and added that there are "allegations by so-called leaders of diplomacy, in which we unfortunately didnot see any diplomacy or maturity," describing the statements as "comic."HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that those who make these allegations and talk about "socialrepression" have "the worst forms of social repression" in their countries. "Who talks about stirring up strife is the one whostirs it," HE the foreign minister said, directing a message to them that those who make these allegations must stopdisregarding their peoples and the minds of all GCC peoples, and rise with their rhetoric.On the Kuwaiti mediation, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed Qatar's position that the Kuwaitimediation is the umbrella for resolving the crisis. He affirmed his support for the Kuwaiti mediation and all the countries thatadopt it and stand behind it, for the status enjoyed by the State of Kuwait among the GCC States, noting the importance ofrelying on the GCC system for stability and collective security.HE the foreign minister also praised the efforts of HH Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and hismission that confirms the commitment of the State of Kuwait to dialogue in mediation despite the difficulties andintransigence that it faces from the siege countries.HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani pointed out that there are attempts by the siege countries to claimnormalization of the current situation. He stressed that any measures taken in this regard are against international relations,and that in no way bad humanitarian situation can be normalized such as separation of families or normalizing the issue of
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialoguehttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min… people affected by the siege and those who were dispersed by these unjust measures. HE the minister stressed thatthe word "normalization" should not be used at a time when the siege countries continue inciting and disbursing the moneyof their people irresponsibly to open up fronts in the West against the State of Qatar to distribute lies and allegations.He added: "Their claim of normalization is incorrect and baseless. If they consider the issue to be normalized, then they shouldcarry out the process properly and transparently for all actions taken, and not continue the series of incitement andinterference in the internal affairs of the State of Qatar."At the beginning of the press conference, HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that he haddiscussed with his U.S. counterpart the importance of strong bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the UnitedStates, which are strategic in various fields including defense, economy and education.He also noted that the talks touched on regional issues including the Syrian, Libyan and Palestinian issues, and that all effortsaimed at bridging the gap between all the Palestinian forces to reach the ground for effective peace talks according to theArab peace initiative were emphasized, adding that "there were also discussions on various topics, including the importantrole of the United States in the fight against terrorism and maintaining security in partnership with all the countries of theregion, which unfortunately began to suffer turmoil due to this crisis by the siege countries."For his part, HE Tillerson reaffirmed the importance of the issues that were discussed today, including bilateral efforts tocombat terrorism in the region, in addition to the Gulf crisis and a number of issues of mutual interest.The U.S. secretary of State addressed the progress made in implementing the memorandum of understanding oncounterterrorism, which was signed between the State of Qatar and the United States in July. "Significant progress has beenmade and a number of important efforts in our counterterrorism joint efforts, including the sharing of terrorist lists andterrorist financing. We have participated in a number of counterterrorism technical sessions and training. And significantsteps have been taken to enhance aviation security," he said, expressing delight with the progress in strengthening bilateralrelations between the two countries in counterterrorism.HE Tillerson said the United States will continue to work closely with the State of Qatar to crack down on terrorists, notingthat U.S. President Donald Trump places the issue of counterterrorism among his priorities.The U.S. secretary of state expressed concern over the Gulf crisis, which is nearing the five months' mark. "The United Statesremains concerned today as it was at the outset" of the crisis, he said, adding that "the united States has felt the effects" of thesituation and thinks "it is very important for GCC to continue to pursue unity" because "none of us can afford to let thisdispute linger."He called on all the parties involved to "continue to work towards discussion and dialogue and finding a way to deal with thedifferences," expressing hope that all parties would "minimize the rhetoric and de-escalate the tensions" in order to reach asolution for the crisis.
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3/31/2019Foreign Minister: Qatar Sees Any GCC Meeting Golden Opportunity for Civilized Dialoguehttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/10/22/foreign-min… Tillerson said the United States will continue to do its part in supporting the mediation efforts led by HH Emir of Kuwait tofind a diplomatic solution and will "continue to engage all parties" in order to "better help them understand their concernsand possibly find a solution."In addition, he thanked the State of Qatar for donating $30 million to alleviate the suffering and impacts of the hurricanes inhis country, hailing the ties linking the United States with Qatar. He said that there are mutual interests and businessesbetween the two countries and the size of Qatari investments in the United States is huge and "we look forward to expandingthe economic relationship between our two countries" on the long term.The U.S. secretary of state said his country "does not have any intention to impose a solution on anyone" in the crisis. "We arestaying in very close contact with all of the parties," he said, adding that President Trump spoke to the leaders of the countriesinvolved and stressed that "he believes it is time to find a solution to this dispute."HE Tillerson said the United States is prepared to facilitate dialogue either by facilitating the discussions or offering roadmaps,adding that "the parties have to come to that point that they are ready to solve this."" We have expressed our view that we think it is time that a solution be sought and we are going to continue to make thesepoints. We are going to continue to offer whatever assistance we can whether it be hosting dialogue or facilitating dialogue,and support the ongoing efforts" of the Kuwaiti mediation, HE Tillerson said. "But it is not for the U.S. to impose" a solution onanyone, he added.He noted that there is not a strong indication from the siege countries that they are ready to talk yet, adding that his countrycan't force talks on parties that are not ready to talk, so "there has been no invitation" to the White House for negotiationsbecause "it is not clear that the parties are ready to engage."On whether the current crisis is in Iran's favor, Tillerson said that "anytime there is a conflict and destabilization amongcountries that are typically allies, someone will always come to exploit those differences."As for the situation in Iraq, the U.S. secretary of state said his country has "encouraged restraint and the minimization of anykind of conflict" between forces involving either the Kurdistan Peshmerga or the Iraqi government coalition, adding that theU.S. encourages the parties to engage in dialogue to "fully implement the Iraqi constitution" and urges them to "not forgetthat the war to defeat ISIS is not yet over and that remains the greatest threat to Iraq."Sunday, Oct 22, 2017
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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Foreign Minister Stresses Qatar’s Commitment to Resolving GCC Crisis
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3/31/2019The Foreign Minister Stresses Qatar's Commitment to Resolving GCC Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/11/18/the-foreign… Foreign Minister Stresses Qatar's Commitment toResolving GCC CrisisDoha / Information Office / November 18HE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed Saturday that theState of Qatar is still committed to resolving the GCC crisis. His Excellency noted that this commitment is a result of Qatar'sbelief that there is a bigger threat in the region, which is terrorism.In an interview held with U.S. TV network MSNBC, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described thepropaganda waged against the State of Qatar accusing it of terrorism without any evidence was baseless.His Excellency stressed that the State of Qatar was a leader in countering terrorism and extremism, highlighting that thecountry hosts the central command for the global coalition. His Excellency then noted that Qatar is a frontrunner incombatting extremist ideologies when it establishes schools and provides high-quality education to vulnerable societies andpoor countries abroad, pointing out that Qatar provides education to seven million children in East Asia and Central Asia.On the strength of bilateral ties between the U.S. and the State of Qatar, HE the Foreign Minister said that the State of Qatarhas always been a strong partner and ally to the United States in its fight against terror. This is evident by the fact that Qatarhosts between 11000 and 12000 American troops in Al Udeid Airbase, through which the United States carries out itsmissions against ISIS. His Excellency added that the U.S. has always expressed its appreciation for that partnership. Qatar alsohighly appreciates the partnership and is working with the U.S. on developing cooperation further.HE the Foreign Minister addressed the position of the U.S. from the siege of Qatar and said that Qatar was getting supportfrom the U.S. across the board for putting an end to the siege, whether it was U.S. President Donald Trump or members of hisadministration such U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis among others. As to why thesiege remains ongoing, His Excellency said it was a result of the actions of Saudi Arabia and the UAE towards Qatar and theillegal measures they took against the country by shutting borders and separating families, in addition to creating an anti-Qatar propaganda campaign. His Excellency stressed however that the State of Qatar was committed to reaching a resolution,because the country realizes that terrorism is a bigger threat facing the region.
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3/31/2019The Foreign Minister Stresses Qatar's Commitment to Resolving GCC Crisishttps://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/11/18/the-foreign… ties between the State of Qatar and Iran, HE the Foreign Minister noted that Qatar has a unique relationship with Iran. HisExcellency pointed out that the State of Qatar is located between and shares borders with two big countries in Saudi Arabiaand Iran. His Excellency noted however that there were concerns of Iran's increasing influence in the region, but stressed thatthose fears must be addressed peacefully and that is what the State of Qatar is encouraging other Gulf states to do. HisExcellency added that this was also the decision taken during the GCC summit that took place in 2016, saying that thedecision taken in December 2016 was to engage in dialogue with Iran on the principle that the GCC will be one entity andIran the other.Addressing whether there was a sense that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a threat to Qatar's Future, HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that there was a diversion in the policy of Saudi Arabia and the UAE fromthe GCC agreement which was the engagement in dialogue. There was also a sense of unpredictability when it comes to thepolicies of Saudi Arabia and UAE in the region, His Excellency said.HE the Foreign Minister added that there was a lot of chaos and crises that occurred in the region, pointing out that Qatar waspart of a bigger strategy now seen in Lebanon too.Saturday, Nov 18, 2017
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4/1/2019Statement of HE Deputy Prime Minister of Foreigh Affairs ta the 37th Human Rights Councilhttp://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2018/02/28/statement-of-he-depu…. President,Mr. High Commissioner,Excellencies, Heads of Delegations,Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to greet you all and to take part in the current session of the HumanRights Council that we hope will contribute to achieve the expected goals. I am also pleasedthat my country had the honour of being re-elected to the Human Rights Council and I wouldlike to thank the countries that have placed their confidence in us. Mr. President,The world is confronted with serious challenges of proliferation of armed conflicts, growingunrest due to acts of violent extremism, fanaticism and terrorism, and the use of unilateralcoercive measures that contravene international law, human rights covenants and violate theprinciple of peaceful relations among States. All these challenges negatively affect humanrights and deprive many individuals and communities of their fundamental rights andfreedoms which are stipulated in international human rights instruments. Ladies and Gentlemen,Despite the growing global interest in the protection and promotion of human rights, it ishowever regrettable that there are still gross and flagrant violations of these rights in manyregions of the world.I informed the Council at its last session of the violations of human rights caused by the unjustblockade and the unilateral coercive measures imposed on my country that have beenconfirmed by the recent report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner forHuman Rights Technical Mission following its visit to the State of Qatar last November. Thereport objectively and systematically describes the serious human rights violations by theblockading countries against citizens and residents both in the State of Qatar and in theblockading countries. These violations continue to this day. Based on the State of Qatar’s sound legal position and in defense of its legitimate rights,Icall from this forum upon the Human Rights Council and all its mechanisms, in particular theSpecial Procedures Mechanism, to shoulder their responsibilities and mandates in order to putan end to the human rights violations resulting from these unilateralcoercive discriminatory measures, to hold those responsible accountable and to worktowards compensating the victims.Mr. President,It is both very astonishing and surprising that the Quartet that has imposed unilateral coercivemeasures on my country are members of the main group that introduced the Human RightsCouncil's resolution on "Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures", and that three ofthem are currently members of this Council.This strange conduct in dealing with the Council’s resolutions reflects a great contradictionbetween these States’ convictions and policies on the one hand, and between their positionsand orientations within the Council on the other hand. This conduct not only calls into
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4/1/2019Statement of HE Deputy Prime Minister of Foreigh Affairs ta the 37th Human Rights Councilhttp://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2018/02/28/statement-of-he-depu… the credibility and seriousness of the Council, but also undermines the council’s workand its efforts, which needs to be addressed with all possible measures to preserve thereputation and credibility of this Council.Excellencies, The horrific massacres committed by the current Syrian regime targeting the Syrian people ineastern Ghouta in full view of the whole world is a disgrace to humanity. A disgrace thatmirrors the depth of gross violations of international law and international humanitarian lawand reflects barbaric and brutal practices infringing human rights, at a time when the UnitedNations mechanisms on international peace and security have shown their inability and laxityin playing their role to protect the Syrians human rights. Therefore, there is a need for theinternational community to take all necessary measures be confront the Syrian regime toimplement the Security Council resolutions related to the cease-fire and the protection theSyrian people and to intensify efforts to stop the systematic killing and oppression policy, warcrimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Syrian regime and to bring theperpetrators of these heinous crimes to international justice. We also stress the need for the international community, especially the Security Council, toshoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and to abandon selectivity in order to reach apolitical settlement of the Syrian crisis in accordance with Geneva Declaration (1) meet theSyrian people’s legitimate aspiration for freedom, justice and dignity.To this end, we call upon the international community to provide all humanitarian assistanceto the Syrian people so as to fulfill their urgent needs. The State of Qatar will spare no effort inproviding such assistance. Mr. President, The Palestinian people have been languishing under occupation since the first calamity (Nakba)in 1948. The aggrieved people have been affected by woes and wars under continuedoccupation. In addition, the occupation violates in itself the values of freedom and peacefulcivilized coexistence reached by human civilization. The decades of Israeli occupation havebeen accompanied by a wide range of illegal practices by the Israeli authorities, which havebeen in flagrant violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. There is nodoubt that these practices constitute a clear violation of international law and relevantresolutions of the Security Council, which obliges Israel to stop these violations and abuses, touse brutal military force against innocent civilians and to lift the siege on the Gaza Strip. In this context, we call upon the international community to strive to protect the Palestinianpeople’s right and to achieve the two-state solution agreed upon by the internationalcommunity in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy, the Arab PeaceInitiative and other international reference, thus ending the occupation and establishing aPalestinian State based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. With regard to Yemen, we call on all Yemeni parties to engage positively towards achievinggenuine national reconciliation to put an end to the conflict, the suffering and the grossviolations of the brotherly Yemeni people’s rights. We also call upon the internationalcommunity to exert all efforts to implement the Security Council resolutions relating toYemen, including resolution 2216 of 2015, to take all measures to address the gravehumanitarian humanitarian situation faced by the Yemeni brotherly people, to facilitate theaccess of humanitarian assistance to various regions in Yemeni and to prevent the use of suchhumanitarian assistance as a means to achieve political gains by any party. Ladies and Gentlemen,The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the top priorities for the State of Qatarwhich continues its efforts in this field at the institutional and legislative levels in accordance
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4/1/2019Statement of HE Deputy Prime Minister of Foreigh Affairs ta the 37th Human Rights Councilhttp://geneva.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2018/02/28/statement-of-he-depu… its national Vision 2030 with all its economic, social, political and cultural aspects anddimensions. This Vision aims at achieving a comprehensive and integrated development basedon safeguarding human dignity and promoting and protecting human rights in the frameworkof justice, equality and consolidation of all fundamental freedoms In this respect, the State of Qatar has taken significant steps and achieved many of theMillennium Development Goals as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. The State ofQatar has also been at the forefront of countries of the region in the human developmentreports in recent years. In the context of strengthening popular participation, necessary legislative tools are beingprepared for the Shura Council elections (Advisory Council). It is worth mentioning that thissession of the Council has seen the participation of Qatari women.Concerning, workers’ rights, legislative and services structure witnessed significantdevelopments to provide a decent life for Qatar's guests who have participated in building itsrenaissance. According to the statistics of October 2017, about 2.4 million workers havebenefited from the unified workers' unified wage protection system. In the area of strategicplanning on human rights, the State of Qatar is currently working towards the adoption of theNational Human Rights Plan, which will be adopted in accordance with related internationalstandards.At the regional and international levels, the State of Qatar continues its efforts to promote andprotect human rights through its positive engagement with all States and relevantinternational and regional institutions. Here I point out that the State of Qatar, with all itsgovernmental and non-governmental humanitarian institutions, continues to providedevelopment and humanitarian assistance to those in need following disasters and conflicts inmany part of the world. Mr. President,In conclusion, I would like to stress the State of Qatar’s continuing approach based onsafeguarding, promoting and protecting human rights, at all domestic, regional andinternational levels. An approach stemming from its firm belief and conviction in these rights. Iwould also like to emphasize that the State of Qatar continues its policy aiming at constructiveinternational cooperation, which includes support for this Council to enable it achieve its noblework and it to best discharge its duties. I thank you for your kind attention. Annex 67
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Request for Negotiation from the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva to the Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
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27-29, avenue du Boucher – 1209 Geneva Tel. 022 798 8500 Fax: 022 791 0485 Email: [email protected] Permanent Delegation of The State of Qatar to the United Nations Geneva Permanent Delegation of The State of Qatar to the United Nations Geneva Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar, Geneva Date: 08/16/1439 AH Corresponding to: 05/02/2018 CE Confidential H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Hammadi, Chief of Staff of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Doha Peace be upon you and the mercy of God and His blessings. Re: Transmission of the letter from H.E. the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs addressed to the Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs In reference to your letter No. 71073 (confidential) dated April 25, 2018 CE with respect to the letter of H.E. the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs addressed to the Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, I am pleased to inform you that the Permanent Delegation sent the aforementioned letter to the Permanent Mission of the State of The United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva on April 27, 2018 by registered mail. According to the Swiss postal system’s tracking, the letter was received by the Emirati mission on May 1, 2018. The letter was also sent by fax on May 1, 2018, and confirmation of receipt was received by the fax machine. Kindly be informed of the above and act as you deem fit. Please accept our highest regards, [signature] Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri Permanent Delegate Attachments: - Cover letter of the Permanent Mission to the Emirati Mission in Geneva - A copy of the Swiss postal tracking form - A copy of fax confirmation of receipt of the letter from the Permanent Delegation by the Emirati mission C.C: Office of H.E. the Secretary-General Diplomat in charge: Talal Al Neamah A.Sh.
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27-29, avenue du Boucher – 1209 Geneva Tel. 022 798 8500 Fax: 022 791 0485 Email: [email protected] Permanent Delegation of The State of Qatar to the United Nations Geneva Permanent Delegation of The State of Qatar to the United Nations Geneva Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar, Geneva Date: 08/12/1439 AH Corresponding to: 04/27/2018 CE The Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva extends its cordial greetings to the Permanent Mission of the State of United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva. Kindly find attached the letter addressed on 8/9/1439 AH, corresponding to 04/25/2018 CE, by H.E. Mr. Soltan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar to H.E. Mr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of the United Arab Emirates, with respect to: An invitation to negotiate with respect to the human rights violations arising from the actions taken by the Government of the State of the United Arab Emirates against the State of Qatar and its citizens on June 5, 2017. The Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva would like to take this opportunity to express its highest regard and respect to the Permanent Mission of the State of United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva. [stamp:] Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar, Geneva [signature] To the Permanent Mission of the State of United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Attachments: As stated above
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H.E. Mr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, The United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Date: 08/09/1439 AH Corresponding to: 04/25/2018 CE Greetings. We refer you to the “Report on the Impact of the Gulf Crisis on Human Rights” issued by the Technical Mission of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in December 2017 (the “OHCHR Report”) which documents, among other things, human rights violations suffered by nationals of Qatar as a result of coercive measures adopted by the State of the United Arab Emirates on June 5, 2017 and which constitute a breach of its obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which went into effect on January 4, 1969, and to which the State of the United Arab Emirates is a party. As an example of these coercive measures, the State of the United Arab Emirates has enacted and implemented discriminatory statutes and policies directed at Qatari citizens and companies on the sole basis of their nationality. These actions included, but were not limited to, expelling all Qatari nationals within the borders of the State of the United Arab Emirates, demanding the return of UAE nationals living in Qatar, closing all borders and prohibiting inter-state transport between the UAE and Qatar, criminalizing speech perceived to be in support of Qatar, sponsoring a defamatory media campaign against Qatar and inciting hatred towards Qatar and Qatari nationals, and otherwise endeavoring to sever all personal and professional relationships between Qatari nationals and nationals of the UAE. The UAE’s coercive measures remain in effect to this day. Annex 68
Needless to say, the selective measures carried out by the State of the United Arab Emirates as part of these coercive measures against Qatari nationals are irreversible in many cases. There is no doubt that such measures violate the obligations of the UAE under the CERD and its underlying moral principles and the internationally recognized customary principle of nondiscrimination on arbitrary grounds. In particular, the following: the prohibition on collective expulsion pursuant to the provisions of Article 2; the obligation not to discriminate in the enjoyment of protected fundamental human rights pursuant to Article 5, including the rights to marriage and choice of spouse, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to access public health and medical services, the right to education, ownership, and equal treatment before tribunals; the obligation to condemn racial hatred pursuant to Article 4; and the obligation to assure effective protection and remedies against acts of racial discrimination pursuant to Article 6. The UAE took these actions, which unlawfully and without precedent target Qatari nationals and not others on the basis of their nationality, in violation of international law and human rights charters. This requires the State of the United Arab Emirates to eliminate these violations which are in explicit breach of the aforementioned International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. In conclusion, in the event that these violations are not eliminated and given Qatar’s concern to protect the interests of Qatari nationals and defend their rights, it is necessary to enter into negotiations in order to resolve these violations and the effects thereof within no more than two weeks from the date of receiving this letter, in accordance with the principles of international law and the principles governing relationships between countries. Please accept our highest regards, [signature] Soltan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Annex 68
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