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Bahraini official confirms ‘development’ in ties with Qatar as relations thaw post Al-Ula

Embassies of both countries also remain shut and there have been no updates on the return of their ambassadors. Qatar and Bahrain ties have witnessed a recent “development” following the…

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Bahrain king wants to resolve pending issues with Qatar as analysts say isolation tactic ‘failed’

The statements further raise hope over a possible Qatar-Bahrain reconciliation. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has expressed the importance of resolving pending matters with Qatar on Monday, as…

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UAE get together: Qatar amir’s meeting with Arab leaders ‘positive display of dialogue’

The latest meeting comes weeks after the Baghdad Summit, held in Amman with a European participation. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani joined regional leaders in the United…

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Meeting between Qatar’s amir, Bahrain’s king ‘more than photo-op’: analysts

Analysts believe 2023 will witness a new chapter in the two countries’ relations. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani second meeting with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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Qatar’s amir in UAE for ‘consultative meeting’ with Arab leaders

In May last year, the Qatari leader visited the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the crisis was resolved. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani landed…

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Qatar, Saudi Arabia to ramp up trade ties

The latest development comes as Doha and Riyadh’s ties continue to develop following the signing of the Al-Ula Declaration last year. Qatar and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to boost their…

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Egypt’s Sisi lands Qatar in first official visit since 2017 political crisis

Aside from a resumption of bilateral ties, it remains unclear whether the issue of imprisoned Al Jazeera journalists has been raised in ongoing senior meetings. Egyptian President Abdelfattah El Sisi…

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Probe exposes UAE-Israel unit to ‘sabotage GCC reconciliation’

Qatar repeatedly expressed its staunch refusal to normalise with Israel. The UAE and Israel reportedly established a secret unit in an attempt to “sabotage” the GCC reconciliation, citing its threats…

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Bahrain says pending matters with Qatar must ‘not be left unsettled’

Bahrain has always claimed that Qatar has not responded to its invitations to resolve outstanding issues. Pending matters between Qatar and Bahrain that have remained post the 2017 GCC crisis…

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