Doha:The Shura Council convened its weekly session at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Council praised the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow. The Amir's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian focused on energy security and regional stability. The Council also commended HH the Amir's visit to Uzbekistan and his discussions with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, highlighting the importance of such engagements in enhancing bilateral relations.

The Shura Council expressed strong condemnation of an attack on a Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier in the Arabian Gulf, emphasizing the threat it poses to maritime navigation and global energy security. The Council reaffirmed its support for measures by Qatar to protect its interests and ensure regional stability.

During the session, the Council reviewed a draft law on cloud computing and referred it to the Health, General Services, and the Environment Committee for further study. The draft state general budget for the 2027 fiscal year was also referred to the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee, as per the Council's regulations.

Additionally, the Council reviewed a government statement on a proposal to curb childhood obesity, referring it to the relevant committee for examination. The session also covered participation reports of Shura Council members in international meetings, including HE Deputy Speaker Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti’s attendance at the IPU Executive Committee session in Geneva and HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah’s virtual participation in the IPU Palestine Committee meeting.