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Breakthrough in Gulf crisis follows Doha’s efforts to forge closer links with Iran and Turkey
Rapprochement will see emirate’s leader visit kingdom for first time in over 3 years
Attendence would have sent signal that two were moving closer to resolving dispute
Closer ties likely to add to pressure on Qatar and weaken regional trade bloc
The risk of escalation in the Middle East is considerable
Saudi Arabia has finally lost patience with its assertive neighbour
But its neighbours should beware the dangers of making it a pariah
Arab despotism has long been an assembly line for Islamist extremism
High-level truce may fail to end ill will at community level
Member of royal family takes helm at global investor QIA
Countries will share classified intelligence and deepen ties between security agencies
Doha in a spat with Gulf neighbours over support for Islamists
With her son in office, the former first lady’s legacy is secure, write Simeon Kerr and Roula Khalaf
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