Elections will strengthen rule of law and institutions in Qatar: MOI

Elections will strengthen rule of law and institutions in Qatar: MOI

In realization of the vision of HH the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani, as announced in his speech at the opening of the 49th session of the Shura Council last year, the first legislative elections to pick the members of the elected Shura Council took place today, Saturday, October 2, 2021, under the direct supervision of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. These elections will strengthen the rule of law and institutions of the country.

The voting process began at 8 AM and continued until 6 PM. The citizens were keen to show the spirit of responsible citizenship and the national duty of effective participation in this historic event. It as well denotes their commitment to the established values ??and inherited traditions of Qatari society.

The Ministry of Interior commends the high patriotic spirit that prevailed on polling day and the efforts made by all national entities and cadres for their effective contribution in organizing this national prerogative under constitutional and legal guarantees within a neutral and responsible environment. 63.5% of the total registered voters cast their voting rights.