Qatar Gives Top Jobs to Executives, Younger Royals in Revamp
- Foreign minister is now chairman of the sovereign wealth fund
- Changes come as Saudis face pressure to end embargo on Qatar
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Qatar’s ruler elevated younger royals and prominent business executives to top leadership positions on Sunday in the biggest shake-up since the gas exporter retooled its economy and political alliances to resist a Saudi-led boycott imposed in 2017.
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