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Showing posts with label Doha. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 06, 2017

Qatar Will be the First Gulf State to Allow Permanent Residency

A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News




A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate.

Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status.
A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News
Panoramic view of downtown Qatar.

Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner.

 In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US.

A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News

A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News
Standard salary brackets of large Qatar companies (in USD)
While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited.

A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News
Demographics of Qatar. Indians make up the most number, while Filipinos add a size-able amount too.
Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction.


Cost of Living in Qatar
The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things.
A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the aUS. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News
Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status.

The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala."
A ground-breaking development is coming from Doha, Qatar. In a first for the Gulf, Qatar's cabinet ministers approved the creation of a new permanent resident status for certain groups of foreigners, including those who have worked for the benefit of the emirate. Under the new rules, children with a Qatari mother and a foreign father can benefit from the new status. Foreign residents who have "given service to Qatar" or have "skills that can benefit the country will also benefit from the new status. Those deemed eligible for the new status will be afforded the same access as Qataris to free public services, such as health and education. They will also receive preferable treatment for jobs in the government and armed forces as well as being able to own their own properties and put up commercial business without the need for a Qatari partner. In a 2016 article, an online media group ranks Qatar as one of the highest paying countries of destination for OFWs - second only to the US. While the new permanent residency status is not the same as a Qatari nationality, it's as close to the real thing. It is also a huge leap forward for expat relations since naturalization is extremely rare in the region and the movements, including the residency status, of the millions of foreigners working in the Gulf are strictly limited. Rich in oil and gas, Qatar has a population of 2.4 million people. Almost 90% of that number are foreigners, including a big number from Southeast Asia working in labor and construction. The legislation was approved after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, instructed government officials to expedite measures to lure investments and reduce the economy’s reliance on energy products in the wake of an ongoing Arab Boycott - where Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt are singling out Qatar for alleged terrorist connections, among other things. Approving these laws doesn’t mean that implementation will swiftly follow. As of now, Qatar's Interior Ministry is setting up a department to consider applications for this new residence status. The new law also plays an important role in keeping Qatar's international image afloat amid the diplomatic crisis with its neighbors. Portraying itself as a victim, the new law paints a picture of Qatar that is more open, forward-thinking state when compared to its neighbors, which still uses a decades-old sponsorship system known locally as "Kafala." Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5. Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News
Qatar's skyline at night. It's a sight to behold.


Others speculate that the move was aimed to embarrass the rest of the Gulf states, showing Qatar as taking the situation of human rights into account when making government decisions. They say the decision was a ploy to keep expatriates in the country. Some expats are thinking about leaving the country following the long-growing crisis that began on June 5.



Sources: GMA, Bloomberg, Reuters, Gulf News

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Arab States Give Qatar 10 Days To Comply With These 13 Demands Or Else

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press. It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute. There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye. Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions. Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region. The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists. The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations. The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar. Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha. The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table.



Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. 

 The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press.

 It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute.

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press. It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute. There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye. Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions. Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region. The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists. The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations. The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar. Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha. The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table.

 There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye.

Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions.

Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region.

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press. It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute. There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye. Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions. Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region. The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists. The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations. The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar. Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha. The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table.

The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists.

The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations.
Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press. It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute. There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye. Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions. Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region. The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists. The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations. The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar. Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha. The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table.

UAE Banks Freeze Accounts Linked To Terrorists

Banks and other financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates have been instructed to search for and freeze any accounts, deposits or investments held by individuals or entities designated as terrorists or terrorist organizations, state-run Emirates News Agency reported, citing a circular issued by the central bank.


The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a steep list of demands Thursday to end the diplomatic crisis which has been going on for weeks now. The list compiled by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain makes various demands relating to Qatari media and government policy, according to news agencies Reuters and the Associated Press. It was handed over to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the ongoing dispute. There are a total of 13 demands, which includes the closing of the Al Jazeera Television Network. Not only must Qatar shut down the Doha-based satellite broadcaster, the list says, but also all of its affiliates. The list also demands that Qatar stop funding a host of other news outlets including Arabi21 and Middle East Eye. Qatar is also being asked to reduce its ties to Saudi Arabia's regional adversary Iran and instead align itself politically, economically and otherwise with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar must shut down all diplomatic posts in Iran, kick out from Qatar any members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Iran that complies with U.S. sanctions. Included in the list is the closing of a Turkish military base in Qatar, the location of which is somewhat a secret. The Turkish base was formally acknowledged only in 2016. Qatar also hosts the United States' largest military base abroad, which began in 2001. Turkey rejected the call to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha. In fact, since the crisis began, Turkey has been a pivotal ally of Qatar, supplying much-needed goods, as well as bolstering its military presence in the region. The country must also publicly announce that it is cutting ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Jabhat Fateh al Sham (formerly al Qaeda in Syria). It must also surrender all individuals on its territory that the four Arab nations have designated as terrorists. The country must provide detailed information about opposition figures that Qatar has funded, ostensibly in Saudi Arabia and the other nations. It may be well remembered that the four Arab countries published a list of individuals with alleged terrorist links, and enforced banks to freeze bank accounts linked to these individuals and organizations. The list also require that Qatar stop interfering in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and stop a practice of giving Qatari nationality to citizens of the four countries. They must expel those citizens that are currently in Qatar. Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha. The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table.

Qatar must also pay reparations to these countries for any damage or costs incurred over the past few years because of Qatari policies. Any resulting agreement to comply with the demands will be monitored, with monthly reports in the first year, then every three months the next year, then annually for 10 years. 


Qatari officials did not reply immediately to requests for comment. But on Monday, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar would not negotiate with the four states unless they lifted their measures against Doha.

 The four Arab countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes "void", the official said without elaborating, suggesting the offer to end the dispute in return for the 13 steps would no longer be on the table. 

source: NY Times, Associated Press, Arab News,


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