Qatar’s top diplomat is sworn in as new PM

Qatar’s top diplomat was sworn in as the country’s prime minister on Tuesday, replacing another member of the ruling family who had held the post since 2020.

Taking the oath of office, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani promised to take "full care" of the interests of the people and to perform his duties "honestly and honorably".Qatar’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, appoints the holders of top offices, usually from members of the ruling family.Sheikh Mohammed served as foreign minister since 2016 and was the public face of Qatar. He was replaced as interior minister on Tuesday by Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.