Qatar Minister of Finance replaced after arrest

RIYADH: Qatar’s Emir has replaced the Minister of Finance following his arrest, according to a Royal statement on Thursday.

“Ali Sharif Al-Emadi, Minister of Finance, is relieved of his position, and Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Trade and Industry, in addition to his duties, is to be entrusted with the duties of the Minister of Finance,” Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported citing the Amiri order.

The public prosecutor said earlier Emadi was being questioned over allegations of embezzlement, abuse of power and crimes related to the public sector, according to a statement carried by the official state news agency. An investigation is underway.