He also points out the necessity of leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to avert wars and conflicts, through mediation and good offices that lead to reconciliations and peace agreements, highlighting the Qatar's neutral and credible mediation efforts, which have earned it the confidence of the international community.
‘World Cup is crucial — both economically and culturally — and Qatar is ready to prove itself’
Qatar is currently more like a workshop of preparation and equipping, in which Qataris and residents have engaged. Brotherly and friendly countries have put their capabilities at our disposal. These are originally part of the goals of such events that encourage cooperation, fraternity and exchange of experiences, he adds.
Qatar wins presidency of Arab Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments
The country is represented by Secretary-General of the Shura Council Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Fadhala.
Saudi Arabia, Norway discuss relations and joint cooperation
The discussion took place in Riyadh between the Saudi-Norwegian Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shura Council and Norway’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Thomas Lid Ball.
Arab Parliament meet discusses strategy to tackle child exploitation
The committee’s members reviewed the updates on the preparation for the Arab Forum on the requirements for enhancing economic integration among Arab countries
Qatar pledges ‘equal citizenship’ after vote controversy
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told lawmakers that he had instructed the authorities to give voting rights to those excluded in the recent polls.
Male candidates sweep Qatar’s first legislative polls
Male candidates were elected in all 30 of the seats up for election despite 28 women initially being cleared to run in the polls.
Qatari women take careful steps at first polls
Qatari women are standing in the country's first legislative election Saturday, but in far lower numbers than men, prompting warnings that their influence on issues that affect women could be limited.Red carpet, prayers and kisses as Qataris go to the polls
The October 2 election is for 30 members of the 45-strong Shura Council, a body with limited powers that was previously appointed by the emir as an advisory chamber.
