Qatar’s emir names new PM, carries out cabinet reshuffle

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani named by the emir because the nation’s new prime minister.

Sheikh Khalid was appointed PM in January 2020 after having been head of the Amiri Diwan, the emir’s workplace. [Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images]

Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani because the nation’s new prime minister following the resignation of Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdelaziz Al Thani.

Sheikh Mohammed served as Qatar’s overseas minister since 2016 and was the general public face of Qatar because it navigated a three-and-a-half-year blockade by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.

Sheikh Khalid was appointed PM in January 2020 after having been head of the Amiri Diwan, the emir’s workplace.

He had labored within the gasoline business and was educated in america earlier than occurring to work for Sheikh Tamim when he was the crown prince.

The emir’s workplace additionally introduced the appointment of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as inside minister.

Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari and Power Minister Saad al-Kaabi had been reappointed within the cupboard reshuffle, the primary since Qatar hosted the 2022 soccer World Cup.

The emir additionally restructured the board of sovereign wealth fund Qatar Funding Authority, appointing central financial institution Governor Sheikh Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Saoud al-Thani as chairman to interchange Sheikh Mohammed, the emir’s workplace mentioned.

In October 2021, Qatar held its first legislative council election for two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council.

The Shura Council has legislative authority and approves normal state insurance policies and the funds however has no say within the setting of defence, inside safety, financial and funding coverage for the rich gasoline producer, which bans political events.