GCC Summit Archives

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Former Khashoggi lawyer detained in UAE as Biden entertains Gulf leaders in Jeddah

The US president has been heavily criticised around the world for fist bumping the Saudi crown prince despite allegations against him. United Arab Emirates security agents have detained the former…

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Qatar’s amir slams Israel’s ‘politics of force’ during GCC summit with Biden

Tensions and instability in the Middle East will continue as long as Israel’s violations of international law in Palestine persist, Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on…

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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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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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Qatar’s stock market surges after GCC reconciliation: experts

After the historic agreement was announced on Tuesday, investors were steady for trade. Qatar’s stock market rose sharply in Tuesday trade after GCC member states finally signed a declaration to…

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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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Does this ‘pro-Saudi image’ reflect an Al Jazeera editorial change?

An image shared online by Al Jazeera Documentary has prompted social media users to question whether the Qatar-based outlet has changed its editorial line on Saudi Arabia. One of the…

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World leaders ‘welcome’ move to resolve GCC crisis

World leaders have responded to a historic declaration signed at the annual GCC summit with praise. Imposed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt in 2017, the blockade on…

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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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