Breaking: Saudi Arabia agree to open its airspace to Qatar (as well as its land and sea borders) - tonight - following the #GulfCrisis blockade that started back in 2017. 
Reminder: In June 2017, Saudi, UAE, Bahrain & Egypt imposed airspace bans on Qatari jets (as part of the wider blockade) — a violation of their signed ICAO airspace treaties.
Last year, ICJ - highest court in world - ruled in favour of Qatar in Gulf airspace blockade.
Last year, ICJ - highest court in world - ruled in favour of Qatar in Gulf airspace blockade.
This is an extremely significant moment for the entire Gulf, and for #Qatar
With Saudi reopening borders to Qatar after almost 4 years, and overflight for Qatari jets set to resume over Saudi Arabia imminently, much of the Middle East will be celebrating tonight’s announcement.
With Saudi reopening borders to Qatar after almost 4 years, and overflight for Qatari jets set to resume over Saudi Arabia imminently, much of the Middle East will be celebrating tonight’s announcement.
For #Qatar, Saudi airspace access (for overflight) is the most crucial of all blockading states.
The blockade has forced lengthy detours around Saudi Arabia, increasing commercial flight times, inconveniencing passengers, & preventing an efficient flow of goods & pharma.
The blockade has forced lengthy detours around Saudi Arabia, increasing commercial flight times, inconveniencing passengers, & preventing an efficient flow of goods & pharma.
Former US ambassador to Qatar reacts to the news that Saudi will open its airspace, and other borders to Qatar 🇶🇦 after an almost four year long blockade 👇🏽
https://twitter.com/ambdana/status/1346166496305827840
Update: Egypt has confirmed it will reopen its airspace to Qatar. #GCCsummit
Breaking: Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrives at the #GCCSummit41 in Saudi Arabia following Saudi’s pledge to end its blockade on Qatar.
Important: While #GCCsummit continues, the NOTAMs (notices to flight crew, which explain airspace access) remain the same as when the blockade of Qatar started ✈️⛔️
Saudi, UAE, Bahrain & Egypt have not yet removed airspace bans on Qatar👇🏽 but we’re expecting this to change soon
Saudi, UAE, Bahrain & Egypt have not yet removed airspace bans on Qatar👇🏽 but we’re expecting this to change soon
Update: “Diplomatic relations between Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar will be restored, and all countries will reopen airspace to #Qatar” — Saudi Foreign Minister
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