Jun. 6, 2024

New Qatari consulate highlights growing ties between Gulf Arabs, Iraqi Kurds

Iraq/Diplomacy

The story: Qatar has opened a consulate in Erbil, reflecting the growing relations between wealthy Gulf Arab states and Iraqi Kurdistan. The expansion of the Arab diplomatic representation follows recent efforts by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) to develop export markets in the region, particularly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a competitor of Qatar.

The coverage: Qatar officially opened a consulate in Erbil on May 26 in the presence of a delegation led by Ahmad Hassen al-Hammadi, a high-ranking foreign...

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