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Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar

DOH99071301 - 13 JULY 1999 - DOHA, QATAR: His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar, has issued a decision, July 13, (Emiri Descision No. /11/) on forming an ad hoc committee set up for drawing up a permanent constitution and defining its competence. cc/QNA UPI

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