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UAE's Ambassador to Russia - Omar Saif Ghobash
What does the UAE hope to achieve by isolating Qatar? Sarah Montague speaks to top Emirati diplomat, Omar Saif Ghobash.
What does the UAE hope to achieve by isolating Qatar? The four Arab nations that cut all ties with Qatar have replaced a list of 13 specific demands with six principles including combating extremism and terrorism.Sarah Montague asks top Emirati diplomat Omar Saif Ghobash if this move will resolve the crisis that has gripped the Gulf.
(Photo: Omar Saif Ghobash in the Hardtalk studio)
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