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elections for the advisory Shura Council, igniting significant interest in
the political landscape of the Gulf Arab state.

The country conducted its first-ever Shura Council elections in 2021,
marking a pivotal moment in its political history. However, those
elections inadvertently led to tribal tensions, particularly involving the

sizable Bedouin group, Al Murrah, after some of their members were
disqualified from voting based on strict electoral laws.
In a related development, Qatar continues its diplomatic efforts

alongside Egypt and the U.S. to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza, amidst
growing regional tensions, underscoring its influential role in Middle
Eastern geopolitics.
(With inputs from agencies.)

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