Shura Council Archives

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Reform at home and soft power abroad: Amir Tamim sets out Qatar’s priorities

In what has been described as a “historic” moment for Qatar, the Gulf state’s amir addressed the country’s first ever elected Shura Council on Wednesday. On 26 October, the Amir…

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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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Should Shura Council sessions be televised?

Eligible Qatari citizens elected 30 members of the new Shura Council for the first time on 2 October this year. The first Qatari-elected Shura Council held its second session on…

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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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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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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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