The United Arab Emirates’ decision to lift its travel ban on Lebanon may soon be followed by other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, amid a series of high-level diplomatic and security meetings aimed at easing longstanding concerns, a senior source told Nidaa Al-Watan.

The UAE recently became the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member to lift its Lebanon travel advisory, a move seen as a significant gesture of warming ties. The development has sparked expectations that similar steps could soon be taken by fellow GCC states.

According to the source, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is scheduled to meet today with ambassadors from GCC member states to brief them on new security measures implemented at Beirut’s international airport, in surrounding areas, and along the road leading to the capital. 

Additional follow-up meetings are also expected between GCC ambassadors and senior Lebanese security officials, the source added. These discussions will focus not only on the steps taken so far but also on clearing any legal or security concerns that could hinder the lifting of travel bans.

One point of discussion involves the status of visitors from Arab states that have normalized ties with Israel. The source clarified that this issue is viewed as a domestic matter for each country,  much like the cases of Egypt and Jordan.