Head of the Qataro Supervisory Commission, Majide Al-Huulefi announced the results of the first election countries in Majlis Ash-Shura, an advisory board with parliamentary functions. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The population of Qatar on Saturday, October 2, chose 30 of 45 deputies of the legislative body. All 30 seats went to men, no woman was able to break through the parliament. According to the observational commission, the appearance of the election was 63.5 percent.
It is noted that, according to the Constitution of the Qatar, after the election, the Advisory Council will officially become a legislative authority with the authority to approve the budget and take laws. 30 deputies in Majlis Ash-Shura were elected by the majoritarian system during the general secret direct vote, the rest of the parliamentarians are appointed by Emir.
Earlier it was reported that for the first time in the history of Saudi Arabia, the authorities admitted women to the management of Muslim shrines. The General Chairman of the Main Directorate for the Affairs of two shrines Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais (Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais) announced the appointment of two women – Anud Al-Abud and Fatima Ar-Rashid – with its help on the development of contacts with the female audience. In addition, the General Chairman announced the launch of a special program for the preparation of 320 girls – employees of mosques, in order to improve the quality of reception of pilgrims.