EghtesadOnline: The worst crisis in decades among the Gulf’s Arab monarchies intensified on Wednesday, with a Saudi-led alliance imposing more punitive sanctions against Qatar and a senior U.A.E. official playing down the chances of a quick diplomatic resolution.

EghtesadOnline: The United States should consider moving its air base out of Qatar, the Emirati ambassador to the U.S. said Tuesday, encouraging the Trump administration to use its leverage to further pressure Qatar over alleged support for extremism.

EghtesadOnline: Qatar can’t be allowed to own landmarks and businesses in the U.S. and Europe while using the proceeds to finance extremist groups, the U.A.E.’s ambassador to Washington said, as a media war between a Saudi-led alliance and their Persian Gulf neighbor intensifies.