Qatar is to have a new leader, say reports from the Gulf state. The emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, is to hand over power to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim.
An announcement is expected on Tuesday which has been declared a national holiday.
Major changes are not expected but the move still represents a radical break from tradition, as rulers usually die in office.
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