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Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani called for dialogue with Iran just weeks after ending the dispute with the GCC.
Mutlaq Al-Qahtani, special envoy to the Qatari foreign minister, said Doha is prepared to mediate between regional players to achieve peace and stability.
Gulf crisis resolution in balance ahead of summit
GCC states are scheduled to meet in Riyadh for the annual summit on Tuesday, where a much-anticipated resolve to the crisis is expected.
Egypt lauds Kuwait's efforts to fix Gulf crisis
Egypt's first official recognition of a much-anticipated end to a three-year diplomatic crisis which pitted Cairo and three Gulf states against ...
Gulf reconciliation 'to take place at annual GCC summit'
According to a Kuwaiti diplomat, the reconciliation between members of the GCC will take place at the annual summit.
Saudi minister says allies ‘on board’ in Qatar negotiations
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has said that the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt are all ‘on board’ regarding the resolution of a three-year diplomatic crisis with Qatar.
Gulf nations, US signal progress to resolve Qatar crisis
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait said progress had been made towards resolving the Gulf crisis.
US, Qatar announce partnerships following third strategic dialogue
The third US-Qatar strategic dialogue resulted in a number of partnerships, including health cooperation, law enforcement and counterterrorism, ...
US reproaches UAE for failing to 'normalise' with Qatar
US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Gulf Affairs Timothy Lenderking urged Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain to end their blockade on Qatar.
Trump administration 'eager for end to Gulf rift': Pompeo
Speaking in a new round of a strategic dialogue between the United States and Qatar, Pompeo said the Trump administration is eager to see the ...
Qatar rules out normalisation with Israel: official
Qatar's assistant foreign minister has assured that Doha will not follow the footsteps of the UAE and Bahrain in normalising relations with ...
Unending blockade: Gaza ceasefire reinstates Israel's preferred status quo
Analysis: The truce reflects Israel's policy of maintaining the status quo in the Gaza Strip - a permanent blockade.
Israel resumes bombing besieged Gaza amid virus
Warning sirens sounded before dawn in Israeli communities near the border as the pre-dawn air strikes and shelling prompted Hamas to launch a ...
Israel continues Gaza strikes after Qatar joins mediation bid
Israel has continued its airstrikes on the besieged Gaza strip despite a Qatari envoy joining efforts to negotiate an end to the ...
Qatar emir skips GCC summit amid Gulf reconciliation hopes
In a sign of the changing mood, the Doha delegation received a warm welcome in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the Qatari ...
Turkey's Erdogan makes 'statement visit' to Qatar
Analysts believe Turkish President Erdogan's timely visit to Qatar ahead of the much-anticipated Arabian Gulf Cup served as a statement to Gulf leaders.
Saudi Arabia breaks Qatar blockade for Gulf Cup tournament
While the UAE stuck to the blockade, the Saudi national team flew directly from the kingdom to Doha.
Qatar invites Sudan PM to visit Doha
Qatar formally invited the head of Sudan's sovereignty council and the country's prime minister to Doha at a time of uncertainty for the small ...
Has Jordan distanced itself from Saudi Arabia?
Despite attempting to maintain relations with its regional neighbours, Jordan appears to have significant differences with Saudi Arabia and ...
Saudi police arrest elderly Qatari man, son amid blockade
Qatar's human rights committee has said Saudi authorities have arrested a 70-year-old Qatari man and his teenage son amid a blockade ...
Turkey expands military presence in Qatar with new base
Turkey has built a new base in Qatar, a pro-government Turkish daily reported on Wednesday, amid increasing ties between the two states.
UAE withdraws WTO trade complaint against Qatar
A UAE complaint against Qatar has been withdrawn, Abu Dhabi confirmed.
Kuwait demands apology from Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya after 'insulting' comment
Kuwait demanded an apology from a Saudi broadcaster after a television host made comments hinting at Kuwaitis’ perceived passion for alcohol.
Qatari Emir's timely visit to Washington
Comment: The opportunity for political progress in Afghanistan and the possibility of diplomatic mediation with Iran make Sheikh ...
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