Shura Council held its regular weekly sitting Monday in Doha, reviewing proposed legislation and government reports on key social issues, amid praise for growing institutional co-operation between the legislative and executive authorities.
The sitting, held at the Council’s headquarters and chaired by His Excellency the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem, opened with the approval of the agenda, read out by His Excellency the Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed al- Mahmoud, and the minutes of the previous meeting.
The Council reviewed a draft law proposing amendments to certain provisions of Law No 24 of 2006 on fertilisers and soil conditioners within the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) framework.
The bill, referred by the government, was forwarded to the Committee on Health, General Services and the Environment for further study and reporting.
The Council also examined a government statement responding to a recommendation submitted by the Shura Council on providing services and benefits to senior citizens. The matter was referred to the Committee on Social Affairs, Labour and Housing for review and follow-up. In addition, the members were briefed on two government follow-up reports addressing the Council’s earlier recommendations on rising divorce rates in Qatari society and the national framework for promoting values and moral conduct.
The Shura Council commended the government’s response, saying the reports demonstrated a systematic and co-ordinated approach that reflected a high level of institutional integration between the two branches of authority. Members said such co-operation contributes to strengthening social cohesion, supporting family stability and reinforcing the country’s value system. Speaking during the session, HE al-Ghanem said the reports reflected an institutional partnership aimed at addressing societal challenges through unified national efforts. He said the approach supports sustainable solutions to family and social stability, while reinforcing ethical and moral foundations within society.
The Council also reviewed a report on the participation of Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki al-Subaie, vice-president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, in the body’s 56th Bureau meeting, which was held virtually in December.
Following the sitting, Khalid bin Ahmed al-Obaidan, chair of the Committee on Education, Culture, Sports and Information, said the government’s follow-up reports underscored a shared institutional approach to addressing issues related to social values and ethics. He said the committee had discussed the role of educational and media institutions in reinforcing community values, adding that the government’s efforts aligned with the Council’s priorities.
Meanwhile, Shura Council member Khalid bin Abbas Kamal al-Emadi said the government’s submission of implementation reports marked an important step in institutional co-operation. He noted that he had previously chaired a temporary committee studying the issue of rising divorce rates, adding that the follow-up reports demonstrated serious engagement with the Council’s recommendations and their translation into practical policy measures. He said the collaboration between the Council and the government reflected a shared commitment to preserving family cohesion, strengthening social stability and supporting sustainable development in Qatar.
