The showdown between Qatar and its neighbours has disrupted trade, split families and threatened to alter long-standing geopolitical alliances. Led by Saudi Arabia, Qatar stands accused of supporting Islamic militants, charges the sheikhdom has repeatedly denied. No one will die of hunger.”Most of the fresh milk and dairy products for Doha’s more than 1 million population came from Saudi Arabia up until a week ago. It produces sheep milk and meat and there were already plans to import the cows by sea. “No one in his daily life feels a crisis,” Al Khayyat said.

Source: National Post June 13, 2017 13:30 UTC