Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are part of the coalition of Muslim states involved in a three-month political and economic blockade of Qatar for its alleged support of terrorism and close ties with Iran.
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On Aug. 24, Qatar snubbed its nose at the blockade by establishing diplomatic relations with Iran, which has allowed Qatar Airways to use its airspace to deliver supplies to the Qataris.
The boycotters had demanded that Qatar end all links to Iran as a condition for lifting the blockade.
The SAPRAC campaign is "to highlight the economic and political ties of adversary countries in the Middle East, and how these ties conflict with policies of human rights and anti-terrorism valued by the United States," according to its filing.
The goal is to "inform US policy and decision makers of the extent of these relationships as well as their adverse impact on global security."
APCO has signed on to provide strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to promote the culture of Uzbekistan.
Corcoran Partners has agreed to perform a “turnkey political communication, public relations, and strategic advisory campaign” on behalf of Abdullah Al-Lafi, Deputy President of the Libyan Presidential Council.
BGR Government Affairs is providing lobbying and PR services in the US for the Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation.
Florida’s Sniper Advertising Services has an oral agreement to provide digital and social media services for Israel.
BGR Group has signed a $3M one-year contract to provide government affairs and PR services to support Tanzania.
