The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have announced the reopening of their embassies after a six-year-long break in ties.
The two countries issued statements on Monday saying the Qatari embassy in Abu Dhabi and a Qatari consulate in Dubai. As well as an Emirati embassy in Doha had resumed operations.
The statements did not say if ambassadors were in place or if the missions were open to the public.
The two countries’ foreign ministers spoke by phone to congratulate one another on the reopening of the diplomatic missions, Qatar said.
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have announced the reopening of their embassies after a six-year-long break in ties.
The two countries issued statements on Monday saying the Qatari embassy in Abu Dhabi. And a Qatari consulate in Dubai as well as an Emirati embassy in Doha had resumed operations.
The statements did not say if ambassadors were in place or if the missions were open to the public.
The two countries’ foreign ministers spoke by phone to congratulate one another on the reopening of the diplomatic missions, Qatar said.
Qatar weathered the unprecedented diplomatic crisis thanks to its gas riches and close ties with Turkey and Iran.
The boycott was officially lifted in January 2021. Late last year, Qatar welcomed visiting leaders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE as it hosted the FIFA World Cup.