Doha, The State of Qatar embarks tomorrow on a new phase of its Shura journey chosen by the wise leadership and the loyal Qatari people as a method for running and managing the country's affairs. This method of governance aligns with the Islamic and Arab identity alongside the deep-rooted heritage, traditions, and values of Qatari society.
To mark the beginning of a new legislative term, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will patronize tomorrow morning the opening of the third regular session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 52nd annual session of the Shura Council, in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Shura Council's headquarters. HH the Amir will deliver a speech addressing the state's policies, future priorities concerning citizens and residents and upcoming developments, and outlining a renaissance centered on transparency and national competencies to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030.
HH the Amir's speech is expected to shed light on the State of Qatar's stance on several Arab, regional, and international issues, and its growing role in diplomacy. The current challenges faced by the Arab region will undoubtedly be addressed. Given the exceptional circumstances, the content of HH the Amir's speech will also be exceptional.
The Shura experience in Qatar is a rich and distinguished experience marked by cooperation, generosity, harmony, and unity among all state institutions to establish popular participation. Since its inception in the 1970s, the Council's progress has been significant, thanks to the support of the wise leadership, the objective discussions, the exchange of views among their members, and the Council's keenness to play its role in serving the interests of the nation and its citizen.
The Shura Council's long journey saw the approval of many legislations and laws that contributed to advancing the nation in all sectors. The current reality affirms the movement towards broader horizons so that the state of institutions and law continues to develop and prosper.
Last November, the Shura Council celebrated its 50th anniversary. The second session of the first legislative term was marked by holding 35 plenary sessions, two extraordinary sessions, and 69 meetings of the Council's permanent and temporary committees, characterized by positive and fruitful cooperation between the Council and the esteemed government, which was keen to take review the Council's proposals and implementing it.
The previous session was packed with discussions and studies of various topics in line with Shura Council's mandates, and what was decided by the country's permanent constitution. The Council discussed the state's general budget and approved nine draft laws after thorough reviews by its committees.
Additionally, the Council discussed eight draft laws to amend certain laws, six general discussion requests submitted by the Council's members, and six recommendations to the esteemed government. (MORE)
Source: Qatar News Agency