August 25, 2019 Iran launches first naval line for passengers and goods between the Iranian province of Bushehr and Doha. July 21, 2017 Qatar's emir addresses nation and hails steadfastness of his people in defending the country's sovereignty and independence. April 20, 2017 The first of 13 Op-eds appears in US media criticizing Qatar. Dec. 3, 2019 Qatar's emir receives invitation from Saudi king to attend GCC summit in Riyadh. 23, 2020Qatar's emir visits Jordan for first time since Gulf crisis.Feb. One year ago today, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt launch an illegal and unjustified blockade against Qatar. In mid-2017, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt severed all ties with Qatar. Sept. 24, 2019 Qatar attends the 74th session of UN General Assembly and stresses that unconditional dialogue and lifting the blockade are the key to solving the Gulf crisis. 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April 25, 2020 Doha renews call to end blockade on the country, terming it as "illegal". April 10, 2018 Qatar's emir meets US President Donald Trump in Washington and underlines close partnership in the fields of security, defense and economy. 3, 2019Qatar attends an extraordinary meeting of GCC military chiefs-of-staff upon a Saudi request.Oct. *Ahmed Asmar contributed to this report from Ankara -. The timeline will be updated as new information becomes available. Jan. 11, 2018 Qatar informs UN of violation of its airspace by UAE jets. Dec. 5, 2017 Qatar's emir attends GCC summit in Kuwait, but leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain fail to attend. 22, 2020Doha accuses Riyadh of not issuing a visa for Qatar's health minister to attend a GCC emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 pandemic.Feb. The two countries sign important agreements to enhance bilateral relations. 10, 2018Qatar seeks international arbitration to end the blockade after a UN report documented human rights violations committed by the blockading countries against Doha.Jan. Feb. 22, 2020 Doha accuses Riyadh of not issuing a visa for Qatar's health minister to attend a GCC emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 pandemic. On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed a land, sea, and air blockade in hopes of making it comply with a long list of demands. Qatar Blockade Enters Fourth Year: Timeline In mid 2017, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt severed all ties with Qatar. 19, 2017Qatar's central bank launches investigation into attempts by "hostile countries" to harm the Qatari economy by manipulating the currency, securities and derivatives markets.Jan. Here is a timeline of landmark dates since the crisis started. Qatar Blockade Timeline Let’s revisit the events that occurred in the run up to the embargo levied against Qatar. 18, 2020Qatar's Shura Council signs a memorandum of understanding with UN to establish an office in Doha for the UN program to combat terrorism.Feb. Feb. 18, 2020 Qatar's Shura Council signs a memorandum of understanding with UN to establish an office in Doha for the UN program to combat terrorism. DOHAOn June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed a land, sea, and air blockade in hopes of making it comply with a long list of demands.The four states a July 11, 2018 Qatar takes legal measures against UAE at the International Court of Justice for violating human rights of Qatari nationals. Feb. 26, 2020 Qatar's defense minister says Doha is open to dialogue with blockading countries. Qatar blockade enters fourth year: Timeline. August 29, 2019 Qatar appoints new ambassador to Jordan after two years of lowering diplomatic relations between Doha and Amman. Jan. 30, 2018 Launch of strategic dialogue between Qatar and US. July 11, 2017 Qatar and US sign a memorandum of understanding on fighting terrorism and terror financing. May 20, 2017: Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia in his first foreign trip borders 'necessary risk': Croatia PM. 30, 2018Launch of strategic dialogue between Qatar and US. May 28, 2020 Kuwait's emir sends message to Saudi king about efforts to solve the Gulf crisis. May 19, 2019 Qatar ships liquefied natural gas (LNA) to UAE, after disruption of gas supplies from Dolphin pipeline for several days. Feb. 23, 2020 Qatar's emir visits Jordan for first time since Gulf crisis. 10, 2019Qatar's prime minister attends GCC summit in Riyadh.Dec. Qatar's foreign minister says Doha was subject to a "deliberate smear campaign".June 5, 2017Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt impose a blockade on QatarJune 19, 2017The four countries order their nationals to leave QatarJune 23, 2017The anti-Qatar states unveil a list of 13 demands for Doha to fulfill in order to normalize ties.July 1, 2017Qatar rejects the demands as they infringe its sovereignty. July 20, 2017 Qatar's interior ministry says it has proof that UAE was behind the hacking of the country's official news agency. Less than two weeks later, the statements were used to justify an illegal blockade of Qatar. 5, 2019Qatar's emir says Doha has overcome blockade and reiterates call for unconditional dialogue to solve Gulf crisis.Nov. Over the past three years, Kuwait has been trying to resolve the rift, but without success so far. External links in TIMETURK are open on a separate page. May 20, 2017 Qatar's emir attends Riyadh summit and vows to work with US and GCC members to fight terrorism. Jan. 22, 2020 Saudi media accuses Qatar of supporting terrorism, diminishing hopes for breakthrough regarding reconciliation between the two countries. The four states accuse Doha of supporting terrorism, an allegation vociferously denied by Qatar, describing the Saudi-led embargo as a violation of international law. Qatar Blockade Enters Fourth Year: Timeline. June 2, 2020 Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson says there will be no winner in the ongoing Gulf crisis. 5 June 2018. April 8, 2019 Qatar sues banks in Luxembourg, UAE and Saudi Arabia for manipulating Qatari currency with a view to harming the country's economy. 5, 2017Qatar's emir attends GCC summit in Kuwait, but leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain fail to attend.Dec. Doha vehemently denies accusations of supporting terrorism as baseless.July 11, 2017Qatar and US sign a memorandum of understanding on fighting terrorism and terror financing.July 20, 2017Qatar's interior ministry says it has proof that UAE was behind the hacking of the country's official news agency.July 21, 2017Qatar's emir addresses nation and hails steadfastness of his people in defending the country's sovereignty and independence.Sept.