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fezzer

Nov 12th 2019 5:37 pm

Qatar Blockade softening?

Rumours all over social media that the blockade of Qatar by neighbouring countries may be drawing to a close. KSA/UAE/Bahrain have also requested participation in the upcoming Arabian Gulf Cup in Qatar. Hopefully this would be the case, would make a big difference to flight options out here, and Dubai will suddenly be a reasonable option for a weekend break again.

DOHDUBMAN

Dec 6th 2019 9:52 pm

Re: Qatar Blockade softening?

I certainly hope so. Flight prices leaving Qatar are just silly now. Also, work trips to UAE now take a full day of traveling. I hope Qatar losing the match the other day might soften the "unjust blockaders" opinions.

Standanista

Dec 9th 2019 6:30 am

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Fingers crossed. It's positive that Saudi/UAE/Bahrain sent teams to the Gulf Cup.

Standanista

Dec 9th 2019 6:34 am

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Gulf Summit starts tomorrow.

https://www.gulf-times.com/story/649...ing-for-Gulf-S

DOHDUBMAN

Dec 11th 2019 7:42 pm

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I've heard some rumblings and seen some media that suggests the blockade may come to an end tomorrow on Friday 13th. Could be wishful thinking though.

TheShed

Dec 11th 2019 8:49 pm

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Originally Posted by DOHDUBMAN (Post 12777570)

I've heard some rumblings and seen some media that suggests the blockade may come to an end tomorrow on Friday 13th. Could be wishful thinking though.

I doubt that given that the Emir failed to show up for the summit.

DOHDUBMAN

Dec 11th 2019 9:37 pm

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Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12777586)

I doubt that given that the Emir failed to show up for the summit.

Was that the same summit that the first minister attended and was greeted off the Qatar airways aircraft by the king of Saudi?

Pongo

Dec 11th 2019 10:19 pm

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Originally Posted by DOHDUBMAN (Post 12777570)

I've heard some rumblings and seen some media that suggests the blockade may come to an end tomorrow on Friday 13th. Could be wishful thinking though.

Heard the same.

scrubbedexpat141

Dec 14th 2019 4:40 pm

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Originally Posted by DOHDUBMAN (Post 12777570)

I've heard some rumblings and seen some media that suggests the blockade may come to an end tomorrow on Friday 13th. Could be wishful thinking though.

Is it over?

I just can't see how they all save face. It'll have to be pretending that it never happened, surely?

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