Sheikh Tamim, new Emir of Qatarnote

Emir Hamad of Qatar abdicated this morning (25/6/13) in favor of his 33-year-old-son Sheikh Tamim, who became new Emir of the country. The following 511-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the results of the meeting which outgoing Emir Hamad held yesterday with the branches of the ruling Al Thani family, notably on what concerns PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabr Al Thani.