Shura Council Archives

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Number of divorces and marriage contracts in Qatar drop during February

The Shura Council has formed an interim committee to study reasons behind an overall general increase in divorce rates. Qatar witnessed a decrease in the total number of divorce certificates…

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News

‘The only deterrent in corruption cases is accountability’: GOPAC President

The GOPAC Parliamentary Dialogue on UNCAC and Annual General Meeting was held in Doha between 8 – 9 March. Corruption plunges countries into ignorance and backwardness, which costs present and…

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Qatar’s Shura speaker condemns global silence on Israeli war crimes

Last Wednesday saw one of the deadliest Israeli raids in the West Bank since the Palestinian uprising or Intifada of 2000–2005. A top Qatari official has criticised the international community…

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‘Terrorism under guise of freedom of speech’: Qatari official urges action against religious violations

At least three incidents involving the burning and ripping up of copies of the Quran in Stockholm and Copenhagen were sanctioned by authorities in those respective countries, triggering outrage among…

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‘Enough statements’: Qatar official urges firm action as Erdogan rules out Sweden support at NATO

Asked whether the burning of a holy book is an act of freedom of expression, the Swedish foreign minister said it remains “an open question.” Qatar and other Muslim nations…

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Qatari women play vital role in national development: official

The First International Congress for Women of Influence gathered influential female figures including wives of heads of state, ministers, vice presidents, and parliamentarians from around the world. Qatari women have…

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Shura Council slam Bahraini Arab Parliament speaker for refusing to condemn anti-Qatar campaign

Regional blocs and countries stood by Qatar while condemning the campaign. Qatar’s Shura Council denounced on Wednesday the stance of the Bahraini Arab Parliament speaker for “insisting” not to condemn…

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Qatar’s amir questions motives behind ‘unprecedented’ World Cup criticism

The Gulf state has continued to face global criticism, mainly from the West, for issues concerning conditions for migrant workers. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed an…

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Qatar’s economy and World Cup: Key points from Amir Tamim’s Shura Council speech

The speech comes less than a month before kick off for the World Cup. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani touched on domestic and global issues on Tuesday…

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