UAE releases Qatari vessel that entered its waters

WAM

The UAE has released a Qatari naval vessel, which was detained last week for entering the country's territorial waters.

According to national news agency WAM, four military personnel, who were on the ship were also released.

The announcement was made by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

It said the vessel, flying the Qatari flag, entered the UAE's territorial waters on April 30.

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