  January 2021  GCC and Egypt sign the “Al-Ula Declaration”, ending the Qatar boycott On 5 January 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, along with Egypt, signed the “Al-Ula Declaration” at the 41st GCC Summit held in the city of Al-Ula, paving the way for the re-establishment of political and economic ties with the State of Qatar. This marks the end of a three-year dispute which began on 5 June 2017, and reinforces the commitment of the GCC member states to the political and economic stability of the region. The breakthrough agreement follows the re-opening of Saudi Arabia’s airspace and land and sea borders with Qatar starting 4 January. We are confirming changes in policy and procedures with the relevant authorities and ministries in the GCC and Egypt in light of these developments. The official text of the “Al-Ula Declaration” has yet to be made public. We will provide further updates as implementation of the agreement takes hold and as official statements and circulars are issued. Please feel free to contact one of the lawyers below or your usual Baker McKenzie contact if you have any queries in the meantime. For future updates, you can visit and subscribe to our Middle East Insights blog: me-insights.bakermckenzie.com/. Download alert: https://f.datasrvr.com/fr1/121/54094/BMHAM_Insight_Alert_-_GCC_and_Egypt_sign_the_Al-Ula_Declaration_ending_the_Qatar_boycott.pdf?cbcachex=899548 Subscribe to Blog: UAE.BD@bakermckenzie.com  Ian Siddell Baker McKenzie Managing Partner Bahrain / Qatar Ian.Siddell@bakermckenzie.com  Mohsin Iqbal Baker McKenzie Partner Qatar Mohsin.Iqbal@bakermckenzie.com  Borys Dackiw Baker McKenzie Partner UAE Borys.Dackiw@bakermckenzie.com View all Baker McKenzie alerts     Baker & McKenzie International is a global law firm with member law firms around the world. In accordance with the common terminology used in professional service organizations, reference to a “partner” means a person who is a partner or equivalent in such a law firm. Similarly, reference to an “office” means an office of any such law firm. This communication has been prepared for the general information of clients and professional associates of Baker & McKenzie. You should not rely on the contents. It is not legal advice and should not be regarded as a substitute for legal advice. This may qualify as “Attorney Advertising” requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy © 2021 Baker McKenzie |
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Stuart P. Seidel