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Qatar’s FM rules out normalisation with Israel despite GCC reconciliation

Doha reaffirms its position, refusing to normalise with Israel until it ends its illegal occupation. Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that his country has…

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UAE to open airspace and borders to Qatar on Saturday

The move comes shortly after the first Qatar Airways passenger plane to fly through Saudi Arabia’s airspace in three years, took off from Doha on Thursday evening. The United Arab…

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OPINION: Has the GCC finally agreed to disagree?

The end of the years-long feud between members of the Gulf Cooperation Council is a welcome move, but there is only one real beneficiary of the reconciliation. After three and…

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UAE-Qatar travel, transport to resume ‘within a week’: Emirati official

The statement brings hope for residents in the GCC and Egypt, where many have been unable to travel between the feuding states for more than three years. Measures concerning travel,…

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Qatar ‘unlikely’ to rejoin OPEC+ despite GCC rapprochement: expert

Experts believe Qatar will not benefit from rejoining OPEC+. Qatar will not rejoin OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) as it does not make sense for the country strategically,…

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Key points from Al-Ula declaration ‘unity’ statement

Gulf nations and residents united in celebration on Tuesday as authorities announced a full restoration of diplomatic relations between Qatar and the blockading countries. Here is all you need to…

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Amir Tamim, Saudi crown prince sign Al-Ula declaration to end GCC crisis

The Gulf region and the Middle East witnessed a long-awaited moment on Tuesday that is set to restore peace between feeuding countries after three years. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin…

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