Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani

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An image grab taken from Qatar TV shows the new Emir of Qatar, 33-year-old Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, delivering his first televised speech to the nation as Emir in Doha on Wednesday. Tamim's accession makes him the youngest sovereign of any of the Gulf Arab monarchies. AFP PHOTO / QATAR TV

June 26th, 2013 - 03:10 GMT

Qatar insiders peg internal affairs minister as new PM

Qatari insiders are expecting the current prime minister to be replaced by the minister of internal affairs, as the tiny Gulf state prepares for their new emir to make a nationwide address.

The World Bank forecast a $1.5 billion Palestinian budget deficit for 2012, with donor funds expected to cover only $1.14 billion of this shortfall

December 10th, 2012 - 01:16 GMT

Arab states cushion Palestinians from economic crisis with $100m per month 'financial safety net'

November 12th, 2012 - 07:12 GMT

Syrian opposition factions sign historic unity agreement

May 2nd, 2009 - 08:12 GMT

Swine flu combat: GCC holding emergency meeting

October 9th, 2006 - 08:46 GMT

Israel kills two Palestinians as Qatari FM presents new plan

January 27th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT

Palestinians Slam Qatari Foreign Minister for Statement

August 22nd, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Arab Foreign Ministers to Warn West, Press for Sanctions against Israel

August 22nd, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Arab FMs' Meeting Begins in Cairo, Mubarak Holds Talks with Arafat, Top Syrian Diplomat

August 16th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Qatari FM Receives Message from Saudi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties

August 6th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT