Bahrain was the first GCC country to break off ties with Doha, followed by Saudi Arabia. The UAE, Egypt, Yemen and Libya followed suit.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement early on Monday saying it would withdraw its diplomatic mission from Doha within 48 hours and that all Qatari diplomats should leave Bahrain within the same period.
The statement said Qatari citizens needed to leave Bahrain within two weeks and that air and sea traffic between the two countries would be halted.
Bahrain has banned its citizens from travelling to Qatar or staying there. It regrets that Qatari citizens are not allowed to enter or transit through Bahrain.
Here’s a quick list of questions and answers you may have about the crisis:
I’ve got tickets for Qatar Airways — what do I do?
Following Bahrain's revoking the licence of Qatar Airways on Tuesday afternoon and ordering its offices to be closed within 48 hours, Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) urged passengers with unused tickets to visit the company’s office or website before the deadline to request a refund, after a similar announcement by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Customers who booked tickets through the airline’s website can visit www.qatarairways.com/us/en/refund-request.page to submit a refund request, but are advised to explain the reason in the comments section provided.
Qatar Airways issued a statement saying that people booked on flights between Qatar and Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt would be given the option of a full refund, and that flights to all those countries are suspended.
“All customers booked on affected flights will be provided with alternative options, including the option of a full refund on any unused tickets and free rebooking to the nearest alternative Qatar Airways network destination,” the carrier said in a statement on its website.
“Please check this page regularly for further flight updates.
“For passengers with existing bookings, please call +974 4023 0072 or contact your nearest Qatar Airways office.”
Gulf Air said that a dedicated customer services team from its 24-hour Worldwide Contact Centre has been set up and is contacting affected passengers to offer alternative options, including full refunds on unused tickets and free rebooking to the nearest alternate Gulf Air destinations.
All of the UAE carriers - Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia - said they would offer either full refunds or rebooking to other destinations.
I’m a Bahraini national living in/visiting Qatar. What do I do?
Bahrain has banned its citizens from travelling to Qatar or staying there. You should leave the country as soon as possible by travelling to a neighbouring country and then get back to Bahrain.
I’m a Qatari national living in/visiting Bahrain. What do I do?
The Foreign Ministry statement said Qatari citizens needed to leave Bahrain within two weeks and that air and sea traffic between the two countries would be halted.
I’m a tourist with a Qatari visa on holiday in Bahrain. What do I do?
According to the Foreign Ministry statement, the same rules apply to you.
I’m a Bahraini citizen and I want to fly through Qatar. What do I do?
Bahrainis are now banned from visiting or even passing through Qatar.
I’m a Qatari with property in Bahrain. What do I do?
Qataris who own property in Bahrain should not panic even though they were given two weeks to leave the country on Monday.
According to Bahrain Property Development Association (BaPDA) chairman Aaref Hejres, national legislation was in place in Bahrain that protected real estate investments by all nationalities.
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