DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced the restoration of their diplomatic representation as their embassies resumed operations on Monday after years of a political standoff that began in 2017.
The reinstatement of embassy activity takes place during a broader drive of Gulf Arab states to reconcile with their neighbors, including Syria and Iran this year.
What happened: The UAE and Qatar reopened their respective embassies on Monday after the Gulf states agreed to reinstate diplomatic ties, according to statements from both governments.
The Emirati and Qatari foreign ministers held a phone call ahead of the two embassies resuming their diplomatic functions, according to the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
