His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani ratified the constitutional amendments of 2024 to the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, after reviewing the results of the referendum held on Tuesday, 3rd of Jumada Al-Awwal 1446, corresponding to Nov. 5, 2024, and the constitutional amendments obtaining an approval rate of 90.6% of the total valid votes.These amendments are effective from the date of announcing the referendum results and to be published in the Official Gazette.In a statement issued on Tuesday night, HE the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the General Referendum Committee Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, announced that the project for constitutional amendments to the permanent constitution of Qatar received a popular approval rate of 90.6% of the total valid votes.He explained that the referendum results showed a participation rate of 84% of eligible citizens, with 89% voting in favour of the constitutional amendments, 9.2% not in favor, and 1.8% of votes being invalid.HE the minister said that the general referendum on the constitutional amendment project to Qatar's permanent constitution was conducted with a strong turnout from Qatari citizens, pursuant to Decree No. (87) of 2024, which called on citizens to participate in the referendum, in line with the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to enhance popular participation in public affairs, strengthen national unity, and contribute effectively to the promotion of consultation, justice, and the rule of law.The statement added that the General Referendum Committee "seizes this opportunity to extend its sincere congratulations to His Highness the Amir on this significant national accomplishment." The committee also commended the widespread public participation of citizens in the referendum process.The committee expressed its gratitude to all entities and national personnel involved in the general referendum process for their effective contributions to organising and ensuring the success of the referendum, in accordance with constitutional and legal safeguards.