RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain have informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the legality of severing diplomatic and consulate ties with Qatar, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The four countries, which voiced their stance on the sidelines of a WTO meeting in Geneva, said they were practicing their sovereign rights guaranteed by international law and protecting their national security.
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment said the aim was to show the conformity of the decision by the four countries with WTO systems.
In a joint statement that was read at the meeting, the countries said their measures conform with Article 21 of the General Agreement on Trade in Goods, which states that in emergencies, member countries can take measures deemed necessary to protect their interests and national security.
Article 14 of the Services Agreement and Article 73 of the Intellectual Property Agreement also allow member countries to take measures to protect their national security and stability against violations.
KSA, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain show legality of measures against Qatar at WTO meeting
KSA, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain show legality of measures against Qatar at WTO meeting
Stray animals cause 426 accidents, 5 deaths in 2025
- Govt says heavy fines for cutting road fencing
- Animal owners must use designated crossings
RIYADH: Stray animals have been the cause of 426 accidents, five deaths and 26 injuries on the Kingdom’s roads in 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The General Authority for Roads revealed the statistics to raise awareness about the dangers of people tampering with road fencing, the SPA reported recently.
It said the public must use designated camel crossings to protect lives and property.
The authority added that fencing and crossings are designed according to the highest standards to regulate the movement of animals.
It warned that deliberately cutting fencing was a criminal offence, with fines running up to SR50,000 ($13,000).
In addition, perpetrators will be responsible for the costs of repairing the damage.
The authority said measures are in place for camel crossings on single-lane roads or other unfenced routes.
Owners can coordinate with the call center at 938 to determine a suitable time for crossing, provided it is done all at once, during daylight hours, and in the presence of a road supervisor.
The authority urged camel owners to educate their workers about the regulations.
The Kingdom’s road network has 51 camel crossings and 3,056 km of fenced roads.
The authority said it is adhering to the standards of the International Road Safety Assessment Program.
The aim is sixth place globally in the quality index by 2030, and reduce fatalities to under five per 100,000 people.
