1.   The deposed emir, who in recent years had ceded most of his powers to his son, had tried recently to reassert his authority, diplomats said.

2.   Diplomats in Saudi Arabia said they were expecting the deposed emir to take up residence in exile the oil-rich kingdom.

3.   It was the al-Marri Bedouins who provided most of the bodyguard of the deposed emir, Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.

4.   Last month, the government said it foiled an attempted counter-coup by supporters of the deposed emir.

5.   Most local newspapers, only last week filled with comments from the deposed emir, largely igorned him.

6.   Sheik Hamad bin Jassem is nephew of the deposed emir, Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, and had served in his court as trade minister.

7.   The deposed emir arrived from Egypt, where he held talks with President Hosni Mubarak.

8.   The deposed emir is now thought to be in Saudi Arabia.

9.   The deposed emir, Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, has been touring Arab countries to win support for a return to power.

10.   The deposed emir of Qatar, Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, left here Sunday for a private visit to Europe, the official Emirates News Agency said.