ABU DHABI, 7th June, 2017 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates authorities has announced that all travellers holding Qatari passports are currently prohibited from travelling to, or transiting through, the UAE.

In addition, expatriates residing in Qatar and in possession of a Qatari Residence Visa shall not be eligible for Visa on Arrival in the UAE.

This ruling applies to all airlines flying into the UAE.