VOL. XXXIX No. 58 4-November-1996QATAR

New Government In Qatar; Energy Minister Retains His Post The Emir (Ruler) of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al Thani, issued a decree on 30 October appointing a new 20-man cabinet under the premiership of Shaikh 'Abd Allah bin Khalifah Al Thani, the Ruler's younger brother who is also Minister of the Interior. The Emir retained for himself the Ministry of Defense and other key ministers - members of the ruling family - remained in charge of the...