This archive report was first published on 3 August 2020.
Qatar Airways is seeking compensation from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain for blocking it from their airspace, a move that has been in place since June 2017.
The airline has been banned from the airspace of the four countries since they cut ties with Qatar over accusations of supporting terrorism.
Qatar denies the charges, stating that the bloc aims to infringe on its sovereignty.
According to Qatar Airways, the measures specifically targeted the airline, with the aim of closing its operations in the four countries, destroying the value of its investments, and causing damage to its global operations.
The airline is seeking damages through four investment arbitrations under three treaties, including the Arab Investment Agreement.
Published on August 3, 2020, in The Standard.
