Qatar is ruled by the House of Thani as an authoritarian semi-constitutional hereditary monarchy, with the emir as head of state and chief executive, and a prime minister (who serves as the head of government) and a cabinet appointed by the emir. The executive power in the State of Qatar consists of the Council of Ministers, ministries, governmental authorities, institutions as well as a number of other government organs. As of 2026, there are 19 cabinet ministers, with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani acting as both prime minister and minister of foreign affairs.
The government apparatus in the State of Qatar consists of the Council of Ministers, ministries, government institutions, and a number of other government agencies. The Shura Council assumes the Legislative Authority, whereas the courts of law assume the Judicial Authority as indicated in the constitution. About 90,000 employees, including Qataris and expatriates, work in the government and other public sector institutions.
The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 8 January 2024 issued Amiri Order No. (1) of 2024 and on 12 November 2024 issued Amiri Order No. (2) of 2024 to reshuffle the Cabinet.
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