Qatar-UAE Archives

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UAE president makes surprise visit to Qatar in bid to strengthen bilateral relations

Abu Dhabi has not appointed an envoy to Doha, but travel and trade ties were restored between the two states. The president of the United Arab Emirates arrived in Qatar…

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US intel report accuses UAE of ‘manipulating American political system’

Since 2016, the UAE has reportedly spent more than $154 million on US-based lobbyists, according to Justice Department records. A recent investigation by Intelligence Online, a publication covering secret diplomacy,…

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Investigation unveils ‘discreet’ UAE lobbying in France in bid to ‘vilify Qatar’

The Gulf state was the target of several disinformation campaigns that have dated back to the 2017 regional crisis. The United Arab Emirates has been “discreetly” lobbying a key partner…

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UAE to allow multiple-entry tourist visas for World Cup Hayya cardholders

Qatar will kick off the FIFA World Cup on 20 November. The United Arab Emirates announced on Twitter that Hayya cardholders attending Qatar’s upcoming World Cup would be granted multiple…

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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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Dubai properties capitalise on short-term rentals ahead of Qatar World Cup

English football fans in Dubai are booking up private jets for the World Cup, in hopes of taking it home. Property owners in Dubai are reportedly shifting to short-term rentals…

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QLeaks unmasked: Who is behind the major anti-Qatar disinformation platform?

A simple slip exposed links to the Assad regime, fake accounts and a deliberate disinformation campaign. Sensationalist headlines, clickbait videos and wild accusations of support for terrorism stormed the virtual…

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UAE private jet firms to provide charter flights to Doha during FIFA World Cup

Some of the leading UAE-based private jet operators have announced that special flights to Doha will be available during the matches between November and December. With less than six months until the…

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How do the approaches of Qatar and the UAE differ on Ukraine?

Emirati and Russian officials have much in common, with the leaders in both countries opposing democratic revolutions whilst pushing narratives about “authoritarian stability”. The Russian-Ukrainian war is impacting many countries…

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