Egypt imposes entry visas on Qatari citizens

By Hussein Mahmoud Ragab Elkabany and Mahmut Geldi

CAIRO, Egypt (AA) – Egypt is reported to be imposing the need for visas to Qatari citizens starting Thursday, official journal says.

The decision, which was published in the official journal, was approved by the Egyptian Interior Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa also ordered the imposition of visas on visitors from Qatar on October 30th.

In June, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain all abruptly cut diplomatic and commercial ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorist groups in the region. The four states also threatened Qatar with additional sanctions if Doha failed to meet a long list of demands,