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UAE Calls on Citizens in Lebanon to Return as Soon as Possible

A UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates has called on it citizens in Lebanon to return as soon as possible, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

The UAE had decided on Saturday to withdraw its diplomats from Lebanon and ban its citizens from visiting the country, in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after statements made by Lebanon's information minister against the Kingdom.

The UAE said that consular and visa services will continue at its Beirut mission.

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