Qatar Tribune, 2 July 2024: After reviewing the reports of the competent committees and discussing the provisions of various draft laws, the Shura Council has approved several significant legislative measures.

These included a draft law amending certain provisions of Qatar Law No. 11/2004, a draft law regulating district cooling services, a draft law on the protection of public electrical and water facilities, and a draft law establishing a unified industrial regulation law system for the GCC countries.

The Shura Council has also approved its final account for the fiscal year 2023 and the Council’s draft budget for the fiscal year 2025, following a review of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee’s report.

The Council has reviewed numerous reports on the participation of its members in regional and international parliamentary meetings and events.

It also approved three requests to extend the work of its permanent committees to study the topics referred to them by the Council.

The Speaker has highlighted that the Council examined and discussed 24 draft laws and amendments to existing laws.

The Shura Speaker has also outlined the Council’s accomplishments, noting the approval of 15 draft laws after thorough discussion, including the draft state budget for the fiscal year 2024, and significant laws related to real estate registration, judicial enforcement and job localisation in the private sector.

The Council has discussed nine draft laws amending existing provisions and submitted 13 general discussion requests and a proposal addressing various issues such as rainwater accumulation, tourism economy development, investment support and domestic worker departure procedures.

The Speaker has emphasised the Council’s interaction with educational institutions and collaboration with the Sports and Youth Ministry in implementing the ‘Simulation of Shura Council Sessions’ programme, aimed at improving youth involvement in the decision-making process.

He has also highlighted the Council’s active participation in Gulf, Arab and international parliamentary activities, reiterating its support for just causes, particularly the Palestinian cause, condemning the aggression on Gaza and urging other parliaments to support peace efforts.

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