Manama: Qatar on Tuesday replaced its energy and industry minister in a limited cabinet reshuffle.

According to the decision by the Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the outgoing minister Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah was appointed Chairman of the Emiri Court.

Al Atiyyah will retain his post as Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Dr Mohammad Saleh Al Sada has replaced him and has taken the swear-in oath before the Emir, QNA said.