Bahrain Interior Minister for Naturalization and Passports, Rashid bin Khalifa has slammed Qatar for pursuing its naturalization campaign of Bahraini nationals. He noted that before Bahrainis could ever acquire a second nationality the kingdom would have to be duly notified and authorization granted by the respective authorities.
Bahrain has accused Qatar of using naturalization as a political weapon and a tool to interfere with the internal affairs of the state.
Earlier in March, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates pulled out their ambassadors from Qatar.