Shura Council Elections Archives

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Vote explainer: Your complete guide to Qatar’s Shura elections

With the date of Qatar’s historic Shura Council election fast approaching, here is your complete guide to everything you need to know about voting this Saturday. Qatar’s long-awaited Shura elections,…

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Preliminary results for Qatar’s first ever elected Shura Council

Citizens across the country cast their votes for 30 of the members of the country’s legislative body on Saturday. Qatar concluded its first historic Shura Council elections on Saturday after…

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What are the most pressing social issues for Qatar’s incoming Shura Council?

With Qatar just a day away from its first elected Shura Council, incoming members will be met with various issues. The Shura Council elections in Qatar have been revered as…

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Preliminary list of Shura Council election nominees revealed

Over 300 Qataris have been named on the preliminary list of Shura Council nominees ahead of the elections in October. The preliminary list of candidates for Qatar’s Shura Council elections…

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Qatar’s amir finalises Shura Council appointments

Two women were appointed to complete the legislative body Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani appointed the remaining 15 Shura Council members on Thursday under Amiri Decision No.…

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How Qatar’s Shura Council has transformed over the years

The legislative elections are seen as a major step towards democracy in Qatar. With the Shura Council elections in full swing, Qatar is under a global spotlight in the lead…

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Newly-elected Shura Council to benefit all Qataris, voters say

Results are expected to be announced on Saturday evening. Hundreds of eligible voters have rushed to the polling stations early on Saturday to cast their vote for the country’s long-awaited…

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Five things to know about the Shura Council

The long-anticipated elections will be held on 2 October. Qatar is less than two weeks away from holding its historic Shura Council elections, the first legislative vote in the Gulf…

Live blog: Shura Council elections – the latest updates

Doha News Special Coverage: Qatar holds its first-ever legislative election to vote in members of the Shura Council. Head over to our Twitter to keep up to date with all…

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