Prince Opens 55th Shura Session

Qatar announced the opening of the 55th (fifth) annual session of the Shura Council under the patronage of the country's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Council and national institutions to enhance legislation and serve the public interest. He recalled his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's efforts in developing Qatar. He also reviewed the challenges the country has faced, particularly the crisis with Iran, reaffirming Qatar's defense of its sovereignty and its right to protect its territory, while stressing the importance of dialogue and peaceful solutions. The speech also addressed Qatar's stance on regional issues, including the Palestinian cause, as well as crises in Sudan, Libya, and Yemen, emphasizing a commitment to security and stability. On the economic front, the minister highlighted that Qatar achieved an economic growth of 2.9% in 2025, despite challenges posed by the energy crisis. He focused on diversifying income sources and investing in infrastructure projects and investment opportunities worth 221 billion Qatari riyals over the next five years, alongside continued efforts to develop non-oil sectors to strengthen the resilience of the national economy.

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