Qatar Finance Minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi was arrested over embezzlement allegationsand stripped of his duties, officials said on Thursday. In a statement carried by state news agency QNA, the public prosecutor said Emadi was being questioned over allegations of embezzlement, abuse of power and crimes related to the public sector. An investigation was under way. The administrative office of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said the Emir had relieved Emadi of his duties, which would now be handled by the trade and industry minister, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari. Emadi has been minister of finance in the wealthy Gulf ... (full story)