Power in Qatar to Change Hands

Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani

Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani will be stepping down from his throne, in Qatar.

His son, Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will be taking his place in ruling the country.

Tuesday morning, Sheikh Hamad will announce the change to the nation, on TV.

With the change in rule, cabinet changes are expected.

However, it is doubtful that the new ruler will be too different from his father.

The Sheikh brought major reforms to the country, helping keep it from seeing any of the violent revolts other countries have recently seen.