Qatari-flagged vessels are not being accepted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Saudi Arabia after Arab nations decided to cut ties with the oil-rich country.

Senior Qatar Port Authority officials confirm that vessels carrying the Qatari flag are not allowed to berth in UAE ports, according to a notice from Inchape Shipping Services (ISS).

But ISS added that inward and outward clearance of all ships in Qatar-based ports continues as normal.