Shura Council Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim stressed the Council’s keenness to continue its hard work to enhance the development process by developing national legislation and meeting citizens’ aspirations and ambitions within a framework of cooperation and integration with the esteemed government.
In his remarks to QNA marking the occasion of the opening of the third regular session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 52nd annual session of the Shura Council, His Excellency said that the issues that concern citizens are at the forefront of the Council’s priorities, guided by the directives and aspirations of the wise leadership to develop national legislation to respond to all comprehensive development requirements, thus enhancing the implementation of Qatar National Vision 2030.
He added that the Council plays a significant and pivotal role in the legislative process as a faithful representative of the citizens’ voice. Out of the Council’s role stipulated by the Constitution, the Council carries out its legislative work, keeping in mind the highest interests of the country.
The Speaker of the Shura Council pointed out that the Council dealt with issues of concern to the Qatari citizen with great care and great attention, which was embodied in the fruitful discussions that took place within the “Tamim bin Hamad” Hall and the recommendations that resulted from them, including the resulting amendments to the law projects referred to the Council by the esteemed government.
He added that the credit for these successes achieved by the Shura Council during its last session and all previous sessions is due to the support and trust given by the wise leadership to the Council as a representative of the people, bringing together within its membership conscious societal elites who are keen on the interest of the nation and the citizen.
He stressed that the Council is guided in its work by the sound directives of H H the Amir, which are embodied in His Highness’ speech before the Council at the opening of each session. He added that H H the Amir’s speech reviews all the events and developments that Qatar has witnessed, addresses all internal and external developments, and addresses the various achievements that have been achieved at all levels. H H the Amir also presents visions and features of future plans and programs in a way that preserves the gains and achievements and expresses the aspirations of the Qatari people.
In this context, he noted that the honoring attendance of H H the Amir at the opening of the Council’s session is a source of pride for this legislative institution and confirms the wise leadership’s belief in this lofty and important national edifice and its pivotal role in achieving progress and development.
In a related context, he stressed that H H the Amir’s speech before the Shura Council and its contents represent a beacon that illuminates the Council’s path, and from it draws inspiration for the principles, values, and priorities of Qatar internally and externally. It also represents a basis for work, interaction, and dealing with various issues that concern the nation and the citizen.
The Speaker of the Shura Council pointed out the characteristics and distinct cultural heritage that Qatari society enjoys, which was reflected in the work and performance of the Council and its dealings with various issues, and in its relationship with the executive authority, which is characterized by cooperation and integration, and in the relationship between the members themselves, which is characterised by great understanding and fruitful cooperation.
He added that based on that, the Shura Council builds its relations, whether with the esteemed government or with the Qatari community, which is an extension of the Council, or in the relationship of members among themselves.
Regarding the preparations for the new session, he said that the Council, by its nature as the legislative authority of the country, is always and continuously ready to carry out its role to the fullest and it is also constantly informed and interacting with community issues. He stressed that the Council is keen to continuously develop its system to fulfil its role to the fullest extent in a way that responds to the aspirations of the Qatari people and achieves the highest national goals and objectives.
He pointed out that the last session was full of discussion and study of many topics within the framework of the Shura Council’s powers, during 35 plenary sessions, two extraordinary sessions, and 69 meetings of the Council’s permanent and temporary committees.
