Qatari Emir appoints son as deputy chief of armed forces

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has appointed his son, heir apparent Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad bin Al Thani as deputy commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to Qatar News Agency Tuesday. 

The Qatari Emir made the appointment by a royal decree, the agency added. (Albawaba.com)

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