Saudi leaders congratulate Qatar’s emir on 11th anniversary of becoming ruler.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday sent a message to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, congratulating him on the 11th anniversary of his accession.

“The king expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to (the emir), and to the government and people of Qatar for continued progress and prosperity,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar message to the emir.

Sheikh Tamim became ruler on June 25, 2013, when his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, stepped down and handed power to his son.