 |
| Sheikh Khalid (left) & Amir Sheikh Tamim (right) Al Thani |
A reshuffle of Qatar's top government office happened last Tuesday, January 28 (2020). Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Prime Minister & Minister of the Interior, submitted his resignation to the Ruling Amir (& world's youngest sovereign monarch), having served in the offices since his accession in 2013. HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani then appointed HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin AbdulAziz Al-Thani to succeed the vacated positions, in a move seen as not unexpected.
The new appointment was comprehensed in an order by the powerful, 39-year-old ruler, issued as "an Amiri Decree No. (2) for the year 2020", after accepting the resignation of previous Prime Minister. Later the same day, Sheikh Khalid took his oath of office before the Emir & in attendance of Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani. This was followed by the re-formation of the governing Council of Ministers by a third Amiri Decree for the year 2020, with the new council taking their oath before the Amiri Diwan.
 |
New Council of Ministers takes oath of office
according to the Amiri Decree No. (3), 2020 |
HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser posted the same day on Twitter his gratitude & well wishes to the Emir for his precious confidence & guidance during his service. The ~60-year-old, British-educated, with a strong background in security & police service, was visited the same day by his third cousin, Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, former Amir, under whom he achieved all of his ministerial offices. He also has chaired the Supeme Committee of 2022 FIFA World Cup (that should take place in Qatar), but his meeting with a Hamas official caused speculation about a potential terrorist treat during the World Cup bid.
The newly-appointed Prime Minister was born in 1968 & obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration in the US, in 1993; he is as well a member of Al-Thani dynasty, though his exact relations with the ruling Amir have (yet) been undisclosed. Khalid bin Khalifa first worked for a gas company, before joining the posts of First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2006. Then, the Amiri Diwan appointed him to the Office of Heir Apparent (future Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad), & a year later he became his chief secretary. Following the transfer of Amiri powers from Hamad bin Khalifa to Tamim bin Hamad in 2013, Sheikh Khalid was appointed to lead the Emir's office from 11 November 2014, until the day before his appointment as Prime Minister.
 |
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al-thani (right) is visited by HH
Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (left)
on the day of his resignation, Tuesday - 28/01/2020. |
Qatar adopted constitutional monarchy after a referendum in 2003, though its ruling family still occupies the most executive positions. According to the 2003 constitution, the Consultative Assembly - which discusses every new law before being voted by cabinet's majority & approved by the Emir - should have its two thirds elected; however every expected general election as far they has been postponed by unexplained moves & reshuffles from above. The office of Qatari Prime Minister was created in 1970, with the first government leader to be Sheikh Tamim's grandfather, (future) Emir Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Though it comes secondary after the ruling Amirs, whose powerful Al-Thani dynasty has reigned Qatar since the mid. 19th century.
More information can be found in the links bellow:
Good Day
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήInstant Personal Loans – There are times when you might need money urgently at a very short notice but are running out of cash. You may wonder as to which lender might sanction a loan at such an occasion! Much to your surprise, you can avail instant personal loans immediately. They are processed very fast, say within 24 hours. You can use these loans for any personal need of yours. You also have the choice to apply for this loan online. Yes, within the comfort of your home, you can apply for this loan and save yourself of all the hassles which you might have to go through otherwise contact us now: email: markthomasfinanceltd@gmail.com
Whats-App no +919667837169
Dr. Mark Thomas
LOAN APPLICATION FORM
1) Full Name:
2) Gender:
3) Loan Amount Needed:.
4) Loan Duration:
5) Country:
6) Home Address:
7) Mobile Number:
8)Monthly Income:
9)Occupation:
)Which did you here about us.
Do you need an urgent loan at 3% APPLY: markthomasfinanceltd@gmail.com
Whats-App no +919667837169
Dr. Mark Thomas