ICJ rejects Qatar plea for provisional measures

Abu Dhabi - The UAE reiterated its position that its actions are directed at the Qatari government and not towards the Qatari people.

The UAE on Monday welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with regards to Qatar's request for provisional measures under the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination.
The ICJ refused to grant any of the provisional measures specifically requested by Qatar. By a very narrow margin, the court indicated certain measures with which the UAE is already in compliance.  The ICJ's decision reflects that provisional measures sought by Qatar are without a valid basis and were unsupported by the evidence.
In a statement on Monday, the UAE reiterated its position that its actions are directed at the Qatari government and not towards the Qatari people. Contrary to Qatar's false allegations, thousands of Qataris continue to reside in and visit the UAE. Qatari visitors may enter the UAE with prior entry permission issued through the telephone hotline announced on June 11, 2017.

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