Qatar expresses `` regret and surprise '' at the decision . Saudia Arabia , UAE , Bahrain announced the unprecedented move in joint statement . They said GCC members had signed a deal November 23 that included `` a security agreement and a commitment to the principles that ensure non-interference in the internal affairs of any of the GCC countries , either directly or indirectly , and not to support any activity that would threaten the security and stability of any of the GCC countries from organizations or individuals , including support for hostile media . '' They say Bahrain has not implemented a security agreement among Islamist countries . Tensions between Doha and other the Middle East countries have increased in November 23 .
Qatar expresses `` regret and surprise '' at the decision . Saudia Arabia , UAE , Bahrain announced the unprecedented move in joint statement . They say Bahrain has not implemented a security agreement among Islamist countries . Tensions between Doha and other the Middle East countries have increased in November 23 .