Shura Council hails Qatar's efforts for Gaza ceasefire deal

The Shura Council held Monday its weekly session, chaired by HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's premises, which began with the Council hailing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as the culmination of Qatar's efforts in partnership with brotherly and friendly countries.The legislature appreciated the efforts of the wise leadership, represented by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to reach the deal, which facilitates de-escalation and paves the ground for fair and sustainable solutions to the conflict.It also affirmed that the deal has manifested Qatar's position as a globally reliable mediator.Commending Qatar's steadfast humanitarian positions and continued keenness to support Palestinians, primarily in the Gaza Strip, the Council said that Doha would remain committed to backing the rights of the Palestinian people and championing their just cause.Qatar, under His Highness the Amir's leadership, has spared no effort in carrying out its humanitarian role to stop the bloodshed of Palestinian brothers, HE al-Ghanim said, hailing Qatar as a relentless voice for peace and major supporter of all initiatives aimed at protecting civilians and alleviating their suffering.The ongoing Qatari aid to provide the basic and necessary needs of the Palestinians, he said, reflects its commitment to stand by brothers amid the most difficult circumstances, based on its moral and humanitarian duty.HE the Shura Council Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed al-Mahmoud then read out the agenda, and the minutes of the previous session were approved.During the session, the Council approved a draft law on extending the concession granted to Mwani Qatar, and referred it to the government after the members had discussed the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee's report.Meanwhile, the Council examined the Education, Culture, Sports and Information Committee's report on the government's statement on a Council motion to regulate private schools, and took the appropriate decision regarding it.The Shura Council also discussed the government's response to a Council motion to develop the tourism economy, and referred it to the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee for further scrutiny.The session concluded with the legislative body discussing two reports on the engagement of its delegations in several events held in October last year.The first addressed the participation in the second meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, and the second meeting of the preparatory committee for the 15th Conference of Women Parliamentarians, both held in Geneva.The second tackled the participation in the conference to launch the Arab Women's Parliamentary Document in Amman.