CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani as the country’s new prime minister.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Arabic: ; born 3 June 1980, Doha, Qatar) is the Emir of Qatar. Tamim is the fourth son of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa. He became heir apparent in 2003 when his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani is recognised as the first ruler from 1851 when he achieved union of the country’s tribes under his leadership. Qatar became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1871, although Sheikh Mohammed retained control of its internal affairs.