{
  "id": 14303186,
  "title": "Shura opens new session, elects committee heads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/shura-opens-new-session-elects-committee-heads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735729/qatar/shura-opens-new-session-elects-committee-heads"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Shura Council convened for the second ordinary session of its second legislative term on Tuesday at its headquarters in Tamim bin Hamad Hall. Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem inaugurated the session by praising Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's address at the start of the parliamentary session. The Amir's speech outlined Qatar's policies and positions on both domestic and international matters, reflecting the country's stance on key global issues.\n\nAl-Ghanem highlighted the government's achievements in serving the country and its citizens, and thanked council members for their commitment to legislative and oversight responsibilities. He commended the permanent committees for their work in reviewing and completing matters referred to them. An average attendance of 87.37% across all committees was reported, underscoring members' dedication to following up on agenda items and addressing issues of national interest.\n\nThe Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed al-Mahmoud read Decree No. 58 of 2026, which called for the convening of the council's second ordinary session of the second legislative term. The members subsequently elected the heads of the six permanent committees by acclamation, in line with internal regulations. Khalid bin Ghanem al-Ali was chosen as chairman of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee, Yousef bin Ali al-Khater as head of the Internal and Foreign Affairs Committee, Mohammed bin Yousef al-Mannai as chairman of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki al-Subaie as chairman of the Health, General Services and Environment Committee, and Khalid bin Ahmed al-Obaidan as chairman of the Education, Culture, Sport and Media Committee. Dr Sultan bin Hassan al-Dhabit al-Dosari was elected to head the Social Affairs, Labour and Housing Committee.\n\nThis session marks the beginning of the council's latest annual legislative period, with members set to continue their legislative and oversight work across various national policy areas.",
  "summary": "Qatar’s Shura Council has held its first sitting of the second ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session, at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the council’s h...",
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}