Shura elections 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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Shura Council Elections

How Qatar’s Shura Council has transformed over the years

The legislative elections are seen as a major step towards democracy in Qatar. With the Shura Council elections in full swing, Qatar is under a global spotlight in the lead…

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Qatar’s Shura Council election: A view from the west

For Qatar, the test is not to see the election as a move toward western-style democracy but rather as an exercise in empowerment , writes William Law. The election of…

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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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The Round up

The Round Up | 29 July 2021

Here are all the top stories on #TheRoundUp today: ???????? Amir approves law for #ShuraCouncil ???? Qatari targeted in $1.1M scam ???? Climate change should be a top priority for…

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All you need to know about Qatar’s first Shura Council elections

Qatar has approved an electoral law that paves the way to the country’s first Shura Council elections. Here’s all you need to know. Qatar is now three months away from…

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Qatar’s amir approves electoral law for first historic Shura council elections

Qatar’s Shura Council will hold its first-ever elections in October this year, in a move seen as a key step towards public participation in the country. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim…

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News

Qatar reveals draft rules for first of its kind Shura council elections

Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on the Shura Council’s electoral system ahead of the first election this year. Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law with provisions concerning the…

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