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Gulf’s 2021 growth rebound ‘slower than forecast’

Qatar and Saudi Arabia lead the countries with minimum GDP contraction Analysts say that the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries will likely see less economic recovery as compared to earlier…

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Egypt to resume shipping, maritime traffic with Qatar: reports

Reports of a resumption of trade between the two countries come a week after Cairo announced the official restoration of trade with Doha. Egypt’s Ministry of Transport is reportedly resuming…

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‘Loyal to local’: Majority of Qatar residents to shun incoming GCC products

Questions regarding local preferences for various products have emerged in recent weeks, as GCC member states prepare to resume trade. Residents of Qatar have grown accustomed to local produce, with…

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Iran welcomes Qatar’s call for ‘inclusive’ regional talks

Tehran’s statement came as a response to Doha’s latest remarks on its mediation efforts in the region. Iranian foreign minister welcomed an invitation by his Qatari counterpart to hold “inclusive…

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Saudi Arabia to reopen its embassy in Qatar ‘within days’

The re-opening of the embassy comes as part of the full restoration of diplomatic ties between the Gulf states. According to Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Riyadh…

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Culture

Arab icons sing their praises for GCC reconciliation

Artists across the MENA region have welcomed the latest “historic” development in the GCC through heartfelt posts on their social media accounts. “Strength exists within unity”—these were the words of…

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Jordan in talks to grant trucks access through Qatar-Saudi border

Doha and Amman share strong bilateral relations, with an export rate that reached at least $36 million last year. Jordanian trade trucks could soon cross the shared border between Qatar…

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Qatar custom bike, car show revs up to thank Kuwait’s mediation efforts

Kuwait will be the centre of focus at this year’s Qatar Customs Show. Custom cars and bikes will go on show to bag awards at the three-day Qatar Custom Show…

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Former UAE adviser ‘ready’ to visit Qatar, appear on Al Jazeera

Last week, the former adviser said Qatar “won” the blockade after the signing of the Al Ula Declaration. Dubai-based professor of politics and former UAE government advisor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla said…

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