Tag: Gulf Cooperation Council

By Syyed Mansoor Agha As the departure of Donald Trump from the White House become imminent, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stepped up to end three years old rift with Qatar. The patch-up, negotiated by Kuwait, was firmed up in the 41st GCC summit on 5th January in AlUla (KSA). Saudi Arabia reopened its borders with Qatar a day before the meeting. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman received Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at AlUla airport with warmth. The Emir was wholeheartedly welcomed at the conference. GCC,...