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BREAKING: Qatar’s amir congratulates ‘brother’ Erdogan after Turkiye election win

The 2023 elections carry a special weight as they coincide with the centenary of the Turkish Republic, earning them the title of the “elections of the century”. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh…

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Nepal’s PM cancels first foreign visit to Qatar amid local ‘threats’ to government

In the 2008 elections, the Maoists won the most seats in the legislature, and Dahal was appointed prime minister. Nepal’s prime minister postponed his first trip outside to Qatar due…

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Turkish citizens must report new residential home address in Qatar: embassy

The presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on 14 May according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s indications. All Turkish citizens in Qatar are now mandated to update their…

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Qatar’s amir appoints secretary-general for newly-elected Shura Council

The Gulf state held its first legislative elections on 2 October. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani appointed Ahmed Nasser Ibrahim Al-Fadala as the Shura Council’s secretary-general, replacing…

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‘Where are the women?’ Female candidates, voters react to Shura Council election results

Qatar’s first elected Shura Council failed to include women members. At least 26 women were on the list of candidates for Qatar’s first Shura Council elections, however “disappointing” results failed…

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World reacts to Qatar’s first Shura Council election

Qatar’s first legislative elections saw a 63.5% voter turnout. Qatar concluded its first ever Shura Council elections on Saturday, marking the launch of a new experience in the country’s legislative…

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Qatar’s election to UN Human Rights Council reflects Doha’s ‘positive’ global role

Qatar became a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of Asian and Pacific countries. Qatar has been elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights…

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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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