The rapprochement between Qatar and the quartet of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates benefits many
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Qatar deal impact on Gulf economy ‘should not be overstated’
Leading economist says major gains are likely for Qatar’s economy but are likely to be relatively slow to accumulate in the wider region
Anwar Gargash
UAE Minister of State ‘very optimistic’ for Gulf as Qatar rift ends
Anwar Gargash hails ‘good agreement’ and says implementation process should be ‘quite quick’
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Is Gulf-Qatar reconciliation a ‘win’ for Donald Trump?
Analysts believe the move will have a positive impact on US foreign policy goals in the Middle East as Joe Biden takes office
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Qatar blockade over as UAE, Saudi, Bahrain and Egypt agree to fully restore ties
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt have agreed to fully restore ties with neighbouring Qatar on Tuesday.
Al Bateen Palace
UAE President receives invitation to emergency GCC summit
The meeting occasioned a review of a number of topics related to the joint Gulf action and the latest regional developments in addition to an array of issues of common interest
Al Diriyah Palace
In pictures: 39th session of the GCC summit in Riyadh
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of Saudi Arabia, chaired the 39th session of the council in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai at Al Diriyah Palace in Riyadh.
Adel al-Jubeir
GCC future in the balance following Gulf summit
UAE’s Anwar Gargash said summit that it had taken place under ‘sensitive circumstances and is a positive step’