Qatar gets a new Emir and a new Prime Minister
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    • QATAR

    (JUNE 24-30)

    Reports noted that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar for 18 years, has transferred the reins of power to his son. In his address to the nation on July 25, Sheikh Hamad made the announcement to hand over power to his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and called on his countrymen to support the new Emir. In his address, Thani said, "I declare that I will hand over the reins of power to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and I am fully certain that he is up to the responsibility, deserving the confidence, capable of shouldering the responsibility and fulfilling the mission." 1 On the very next day, Qatar has also got a new prime minister. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, has been named Qatar’s new prime minister on June 26, 2013 replacing Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Muhammad Al Thani. Sheikh Abdullah has been the minister of state for internal affairs since February 2005, and has now been promoted to interior minister and the prime minister as well. 2

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