Sheikh Hamad to meet ruling family members
Amid reports of the Emir of Qatar handing over power, social media users have been using (#شكراً_حمد) to express their appreciation to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Trusted sources have confirmed to Al Jazeera that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani would meet members of the ruling family and prominent members of Qatari society in Doha.
The planned meeting comes amid news about the intentions of the emir to transfer power to his heir apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
There are several reports about Qatari allies having already been informed of the pending succession but no date has been given as yet.
Sheikh Hamad has been in power since 1995. Since then Qatar has evolved into an important player on the regional and international political scenes.
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Little scared of this news provided it is true.
Well this could be according to US wish and their policy !
Time to see DOHA under new leadership...
I sincerely hope that this move isn't because he's sick. :(
So will he abolish sponsorship crap...
I think it is the right time.. he should be avoiding stress and let his successor do the necessary things..
His decision makes sense for sure, every nation need a young leader who really suits to present situation of the world, in that case Emir's decision is correct!
Emir is being a role model to rest of the GCC countries..:) Even though he is not that old... its a very wise decision to avoid history being repeated..:)
God bless the King!!
and indeed, it will be a very brave and bold decision of tranferring power to his son.
Very unusual for this region.