Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. PHOTO: REUTERS
Arab states sever ties with Qatar for 'supporting terrorism'
The United Arab Emirates, along with several other powerful Arab states, severed diplomatic ties with fellow Gulf state Qatar on Monday over its alleged support for militant groups and Iran. Qatar denies the accusations.
"Strict and firm action will be taken against anyone who shows sympathy or any form of bias towards Qatar, or against anyone who objects to the position of the United Arab Emirates, whether it be through the means of social media, or any type of written, visual or verbal form," Gulf News quoted UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi as saying.
Qatar calls Arab moves to cut ties unjustified, baseless
On top of a possible jail term, offenders would also be hit with a fine of at least 500,000 dirhams, the newspaper said, citing a statement to Arabic-language media.
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