Qatar's ruling emir said Tuesday that his small, energy-rich nation will hold a referendum on ending a short-lived experiment in electing members of the country's advisory Shura Council.

Qatar first introduced plans for legislative elections in its 2003 constitution, but authorities repeatedly postponed implementing the vote. The country finally held elections for two-thirds of ...

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received congratulations on his election victory from Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, BelTA learned from the press service of ...

The first parliamentary election in the history of Qatar ... Historically, the legislative power in Qatar is exercised by the Emir. The Consultative Assembly was established in 1972 as a state ...

Doha: The State of Qatar on Thursday welcomed the election of General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Army, by the Lebanese Parliament as the new President of the sisterly Lebanese Republic.

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Qatar's Emir Visits Syria ... Sharaa was declared transitional head of state and empowered to form a temporary legislative council on Wednesday, during a meeting of commanders of military groups ...