shiva

looks like they want and are supporting a regime change.

UAE and Saudi Arabia cut ties with Qatar – latest updates | The National

"Dr Anwar Gargash posted a number of tweets overnight on the matter. Here’s the English translation of them:

- A stressful and difficult day, the accumulation of years of incitement from a brother against his brethren, the brethren’s decision came after years of advice and patience, how we hoped for wisdom and reason instead of obstinacy.

- Politics based on money, media and [counting on] sectarianism and extremism have proved a failure. The heart of the solution is steering away from a seditious and nefarious attitude. The natural environment of the (our) brother differs from that which he has chosen.


- The issue does not revolve around sovereignty or independent decision-making, but rather a rejection of policies that are aimed to harm siblings and undermine security and stability in the Arabian Gulf. We cannot all be wrong.

- The (our) brother thought that obstinacy and raising a high voice through the media will allow it to prevent a crisis. He did not perceive that wisdom and a change in the behavior that wronged its neighbour and brother is necessary.


- The current crisis is centred on the nature of a relationship between brethren, partners and allies. Siding with one’s brethren, opting for transparency, neighbourly relations and honesty are an obvious recipe for a permanent relationship and a stable friendship.

- Can the (our) brother amend his behavior? Can he be one to respect pledges and charters, to be mindful of brotherly and neighbourly relations, a partner in prosperity and adversity? Simply put, this is the framework for a solution.


- After [the brother’s] previous experiences, a framework for the future is necessary, to reinforce security and stability in the region. Rebuilding the trust after broken promises and a guaranteed roadmap are necessary.

- The UAE opted for honesty and transparency, we chose stability over chaos. We opted for moderation and development, for trust and clarity, and we chose Salman and Saudi Arabia."

Miss Ann Thrope

And yet the very next article on the National rolling updates indicates that Qatar is not devoid of leverage. Mid-summer power cuts anyone?

10.05am: Natural gas supplies flowing

The UAE government statement yesterday made no mention of the sub-sea gas pipeline that runs between Qatar and the UAE, part of a decade-old Dolphin Project, which now brings in about 2 billion cubic feet a day (cfd) of gas for use in the UAE grid, as well as another 2 billion cfd for transit onward to Oman. There was no official comment either from the companies involved or from the governments, but sources familiar with operations of the gas pipeline said it was flowing without disruption as of late yesterday.

IKnowNothing

I wonder whether the subscribers to BeIn Sports will get a refund?

I won't hold my breath, ifirstrow. eu always works (just don't click on the ads.

Millhouse

I wondered about the pipeline when I first heard the news. I guess now is not yet the time to be cutting the gas lines but you never know. See how hungry they get first before they retaliate.

UAE energy mix is quite diversified but not isolated from gas import shortages - It could get interesting in the northern emirates.

shiva

oh they aren't without some leverage but their hands is a pretty shitty one really.

there will be a total capitulation in some way that allows nobody to lose face on either side. eventually. I say that as I'm not sure this one will end fast

DXBtoDOH

By end of July?

I am looking at rebooking the flight to Dubai to last weekend of July. Or should I just take the refund?

scrubbedexpat141

Will they let you rebook?
Whens the soonest they'll let you do so?

DXBtoDOH

Interesting question. I'll find out. Going in tomorrow AM as all phone lines are jammed. Probably should take the refund. Can always book a new flight when the air spaces are open again.

Really thankful I paid a bit more to fly to China direct instead of Emirates via Dubai for Eid.

scrubbedexpat141

I'd be curious to know but assume they may set a date for the sake of it and then keep pushing back.

Out of their control when they can fly to Dubai etc I suppose.

DXBtoDOH

QA website is taking bookings for Dubai flights that weekend.

Millhouse

They like taking money

Millhouse

Saudi, UAE banks hold off on Qatar deals; central banks investigate exposure -sources | Zawya UAE Edition

Now isolating them from the banking sector. This is quite aggressive.

Miss Ann Thrope

apparently still works if you have a satellite dish so only us cable schmucks with du and Etisalat are cut off. Of course I'm sure their customer service will as efficient, friendly and helpful on this issue as they are on all others.

Millhouse

with hope they will cut the internet off to Qatar. I think all of their cables to Qatar land or branch in the UAE/KSA first.

mission

what's wrong with taking another airline?