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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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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 first legislative elections see 63.5% voter turnout as women fail to break through

Qataris headed to 30 different polls across the nation and accounted for an almost 64% voter turnout at its first legislative election. Voter turnout for Saturday’s Shura Council elections has…

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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…

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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Polling stations open as Qataris cast votes in first Shura Council elections

Eligible voters can vote from 8am until 6pm at their designated district. All polling stations across Qatar have opened their doors to Qataris participating in the country’s long-awaited Shura Council…

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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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