VOL. XLIV

No. 13

26-March-2001

QATAR

Qatar And Bahrain Accept ICJ Ruling On Border Dispute And Prepare New Oil/Gas Exploration Plans

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on 16 March delivered its judgement in the case concerning "Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions between Qatar and Bahrain" the longest in its history. Both states immediately accepted the ruling of the court and spoke of a new era of friendship and cooperation. The territorial dispute mainly over...