2017 in Qatar

This is a list of notable events that occurred in 2017 in Qatar.

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See also:	Other events of 2017 History of Qatar

Incumbents

• Emir: Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Events

June

• 5 June - Qatar plunges into diplomatic crisis as Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the internationally recognised government of Yemen sever ties with it, claiming that national security, media incitement and Qatari support for Iran are the cause.[1]
• 6 June - The Philippines temporarily imposes a ban on foreign workers from going to Qatar. This is overturned the next day.[2]
• 9 June - 59 individuals and 12 groups with links to Qatar are issued on a "terror list" by Saudi Arabia.[3]
• 11 June - Iran sends five planes of food to Qatar with more underway.[4]
• 13 June - Dana Shell Smith steps down from US ambassador to Qatar amid allegations of state sponsored terrorism.[5]
• 25 June - Bahrain officially issues Qatar a list of demands, including the cessation of relations with Iran, closure of a Turkish military base being constructed, suspend relations with groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and shut down Al Jazeera.[6]

July

• 31 July - Qatar files a complaint to the World Trade Organization over the embargo placed by Arab states of the Persian Gulf in June, leading to all parties having 60 days to settle before WTO litigation.[7]

September

• 8 September - Qatari Emir Al Thani telephones the Saudi Crown Prince to discuss the three month old diplomatic crisis.[8] US President Donald Trump speaks to both leaders that regional unity is necessary to deter any threat posed by Iran.[9]
• 9 September - Saudi Arabia suspends any dialogue by Qatar, accusing it of "distorting facts" in the reporting of yesterday's call suggesting a breakthrough in the dispute.[10]

References

1. "Gulf plunged into diplomatic crisis as countries cut ties with Qatar".
2. "Philippines partially lifts Qatar workers ban".
3. "59 people, 12 groups with Qatar links on 'terror list'".
4. "Iran has sent five planes of food to Qatar: Airline".
5. "US ambassador to Qatar steps down amid Gulf crisis".
6. "Bahrain officially publishes list of demands conveyed to Qatar".
7. "Qatar launches wide-ranging WTO complaint against trade boycott".
8. "Qatari emir speaks to Saudi crown prince over Gulf row".
9. "Trump talks to heads of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar".
10. "Saudi Arabia suspends any dialogue with Qatar: SPA".