New Qatari emir to appoint cabinet
By landloverreview •
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar's new leader, is scheduled to make his first important speech and announce imminent changes to the government installed by his father, the outgoing emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Sheikh Tamim, 33, will speak before the Consultative Assembly at around 6:00pm (15:00GMT) on Wednesday to present his new cabinet.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, 61, the ruler of Qatar for 18 years, transferred the "reins of power" to his son a day earlier.
The handing down of power in a peaceful transition is seen as a rare moment in the Gulf.
we hope he changed strick visa policy and some good steps.
We will look forward in the new Emir Sheik Tamim a true energetic ruler. I want him to come up with good moves and never show the heaviness of wealth, but form a modest government which considers/recons the efforts of expatriates as contributors to qatar's development, just seeking respect and our honour to our sacrifices for coming far over here from our home lands.
May Allah Bless you & your family always to improve, to protect the people living in Qatar Sir.
Really that was a historic moments & historical day gone.
Allah always with you Sir.
habibi of course it is rare and historic.. considering the uprisings, protests crackdowns in neighbouring countries etc..
It's unnecessary to mention ' rare .... ' but media is bent upon to use this word ....
hmmmmm