HE the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa al-Thani inaugurated yesterday the main meeting hall of the Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has been named after HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, in recognition of his efforts in laying the foundation for the modern state of Qatar and sponsoring the CMC, the first democratic institution in the country. HE Sheikh Abdulrahman and CMC chairman Saud al-Hinzab described the decision as historic. The suggestion to name the hall was initially made by CMC member Mohamed al-Shafi and immediately welcomed and approved by all CMC
members. PICTURE: Noushad Thekkayil

 

 

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