Reluctant embrace

Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to end boycott

Gulf leaders take a family photo outside Maraya hall in al-Ula ahead of the GCC summit (Saudi Royal Court/Getty)

“Welcome! Welcome!” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, raising his voice to be heard over the buzz of jet engines as he greeted his guest, Qatar ruler Sheikh Tamim, who was descending the aircraft steps. The two men, both in masks, w…