Under the headline “Shura Council: Yes to Constitutional Amendments,” Al-Raya said the Shura Council unanimously approved the draft constitutional amendments after reviewing the report of the special committee studying the amendment of some articles of the constitution. The Council was inspired during its constructive discussions by the vision, wisdom and patriotism of HH the Amir, expressed in His Highness’s historic speech at the opening of the fourth session of the first legislative term of the Shura Council.
The Council’s unanimous approval of the draft constitutional amendments was also based on its responsibility and national duty, and its interaction with the aspirations the Qatari people. There is no doubt that the Shura Council’s unanimous approval of these amendments is an important and historic step in consolidating national unity and enshrining the rule of law, Al-Raya added.
This it is an important step through which the esteemed Shura Council renews its pledge to HH the Amir and the Qatari peo
ple to continue its great, appreciated and vital national role in establishing justice, the principle of the rule of law, and contributing to the path of stability, development and comprehensive renaissance, Al-Raya stressed.
For its part, Al-Arab said the constitutional amendments approved by the Shura Council in its session yesterday represent a new chapter in which the Council completes its role in supporting national development efforts in various fields and sectors.
In its editorial entitled “Constitutional Amendments… Strengthening National Unity,” Al-Arab said the amendments contribute to strengthening national unity, upholding the principle of justice and the rule of law, and achieving the supreme interest of the country, in accordance with the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The paper pointed to HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim’s speech at the session yesterday, that the the draft constitutional amendments places the country at a crucial mo
ment that will advance it and open doors for growth, progress, and prosperity, which future generations will remember with pride and honor.
The Shura Council’s experience in the State of Qatar has been characterised by cooperation, giving, and constructive and fruitful collaboration with the esteemed government, which has been keen to adopt most of the Councils proposals and follow up on their implementation. The Shura Councils eventful journey has seen the approval of many laws and legislations that have contributed to advancing and fortifying the nations development across various fields, Al-Arab said.
Under the headline “Unanimous Approval,” English newspaper The Peninsula said the Shura Council yesterday unanimously approved the draft constitutional amendments after an extensive review of the report presented by the special committee tasked with studying proposed amendments to key articles in the constitution.
The amendments reflect Qatar’s commitment to aligning its foundational legal document with th
e evolving needs of its society, encapsulating both its vision for growth and its dedication to safeguarding the interests of its citizens, The Peninsula stressed.
The constitutional amendments are aimed at fostering national unity and practices that align with the countrys overarching goals for transparency and sustainable progress of the society. Additionally, each of these amendments serve as a building block in the framework of nation-building, a deliberate step towards crafting a more resilient and prosperous Qatar, the paper added.
These amendments were made with a vision that seeks not only to address current societal needs but also to prepare the nation for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead ensuring that future generations benefit from this cumulative construction, the paper continued.
The unanimity achieved within the Shura Council on this matter is indicative of a high level of collaboration between all relevant parties within the state, ensuring that every aspect was examined and e
very implication considered, The Peninsula concluded.
Source: Qatar News Agency
