Saudi Arabia says it’s ready to end Gulf crisis with Qatar ahead of Biden presidency — but it’s not a breakthrough yet

'“The gaps between Qatar and Saudi Arabia have always been easier than those which existed between Qatar and UAE,” said Michael Stephens, a senior fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. “With the added pressure of poor economic performance and concerted U.S. pressure this has brought the sides closer. But the gaps are still larger and the trust is low. This will take some time.”'