Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani
Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani praised the Shura elections, terming it as a historic event and important step in expanding popular participation in decision-making, noting that the electoral process took place smoothly and resulted in the first elected Shura Council in the country.
He expressed his sincere congratulations and blessings to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the success of the first legislative elections in the country. Sheikh Khalifa also pointed out that the broad participation of citizens, whether in running for elections or in electing the right candidate, reflects the significant awareness of citizens and their keenness to make this first electoral experience at the level of the Shura Council a great success.
“This success reminds us of the first experience of the Central Municipal Council elections, which took place more than twenty years ago and was a great success and witnessed a wide participation of citizens,” he added.
QC Chairman also indicated that Qatar Chamber is looking forward to cooperating with the committees concerned with economic aspects in the new elected Shura Council to serve our national economy and enhance the role of the private sector in the economy.
