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10/16/24, 11:11 AM Qatar to hold referendum on measure to abandon legislative elections, Emir says | Reuters
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday called the elections "an experiment" that was reviewed and
led the government to propose the constitutional amendments.
"The Shura Council is not a representative parliament in a democratic system, and its status and powers will
not be affected whether its members are chosen by election or appointment" Sheikh Tamim said in his annual
speech to open the council's session.
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