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Qatar's ruler says his nation will vote on abandoning legislative elections after just one poll
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.
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Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election
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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Qatar to vote on ditching legislative council elections as Gulf states balk at representative rule
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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First-ever parliamentary elections held in Qatar
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 ...
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Qatar’s first elections since 2017 reveal unexpected impact of GCC crisis
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Qatar's Emir Visits Syria, First Head of State to Visit Damascus Since Assad's Fall
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 ...