Shura Council Elections Archives

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UN Committee on Human Rights praises Qatar’s legislative efforts

The Qatari Delegation has concluded a meeting in Geneva with the United Nations’ Committee on Human Rights. Qatar’s legislative revision changes have been applauded by the United Nations Human Rights…

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Amir Tamim orders ‘legal amendments’ to promote equality among Qataris at first Shura Council session

30 members of the country’s legislative body were elected by the people on 2 October. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the opening session for the country’s first-ever…

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Qatar’s ‘distinguished’ foreign policy led by dialogue over conflict: FM

30 members of the country’s legislative body were elected by the people earlier this month. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani congratulated the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin…

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Shura Council elects speaker, deputy speaker during first session

The amir appointed Ahmed Nasser Ibrahim Al-Fadala as the Shura Council’s secretary-general earlier this month. The Shura Council elected Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim as its speaker and Hamda bint Hassan…

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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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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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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 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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Is Qatar’s Shura election a step towards ‘western democracy’?

Democracy is not the sole purpose of the Shura Council elections, but rather it is designed to strengthen and activate pluralism and nationwide participation writes Dr Hend Al Muftah. Over…

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