Qatar cabinet approves draft law on Shura Council elections
3 years, 7 months ago

Qatar cabinet approves draft law on Shura Council elections

Al Jazeera  

Draft law for the partial election to the 45-member top advisory council outlines the rules under which the October vote will take place. Qatar’s cabinet has approved a draft law on the nation’s Shura Council elections that are scheduled for October, Qatar News Agency reported on Wednesday. The draft law for the partial election to the 45-member top advisory council outlines the rules under which the vote will take place. Today, the Council of Ministers approved a draft law on the Shura Council election system, which will be held for the first time in #Qatar in October.

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Qatar wraps up legislative polls, no women candidates elected
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Qatar wraps up legislative polls, no women candidates elected

Al Jazeera  

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Associated Press  

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