Shura Council Elections Archives

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40 women submit nominations for Qatar’s Shura Council elections

An interview with a member of the Election Supervisory Committee confirmed that a considerable number of women had submitted their nominations. At least 40 women have submitted applications to register…

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Qatar launches platform to ensure ‘equal media representation’ for Shura Council candidates

The new platform will allow Shura Council candidates to appear on multiple media platforms to ensure equal and fair opportunities. The Media Support Committee for the Shura Council Elections of…

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Investigation: The clandestine operation to manipulate Qatar’s public opinion

A Doha News investigation exposes sinister manipulation campaigns targeting Qatar online. Key findings More than 80% of tweets used under a teachers rights hashtag sourced from fake accounts Hashtags were…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 3 August 2021

Here are the headlines on #TheRoundUp this Tuesday: ???? Delta Covid-19 variant reported in Qatar ????️ New Shura Council elections platform introduced ???????? Qatar sends thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses…

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How to register to vote in Qatar’s Shura Council elections

Voter registration for the Shura Council elections has opened across all electoral districts and will run until Thursday 5 August. Voter registration for the Shura Council elections, set to take…

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Qatar to form committees to manage historic Shura elections

Qatar’s Shura Council will hold its first-ever elections in October this year, which is seen as a key step towards democracy in the country. Qatari authorities are set to form…

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News

Shura Council election preparation in ‘full swing,’ Qatari official says

Qatar is readily preparing itself to host its first ever elections for the Shura Council. Preparations for the first-ever Shura Council vote, scheduled for October this year, are in full…

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Qatar’s Shura Council elections an ‘expansion of civil society’: analyst

Qatar’s Shura Council will hold its first-ever elections later this year, which experts say could promote more political participation. On Wednesday, Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law with provisions concerning…

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