Young Qatar emir likely to remain Gulf Arab exception
 

25-06-13 01:44 PM

By William Maclean DUBAI (Reuters) - Ageing Gulf Arab rulers swiftly congratulated Qatar's young new emir on his accession on Tuesday, but will be in no rush to emulate his father's abdication - for them, hereditary rule is for life. The ascent to power of Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, 33, provides a stark contrast to other Gulf Arab states whose youthful populations are ruled by kings or princes ...

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