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The political system of Qatar runs under an authoritarian [1] [2] semi-constitutional monarchy with the emir as head of state and chief executive, and the prime minister as the head of government. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the partially-elected Consultative Assembly has a limited ability to reject legislation and dismiss ministers.
The electoral system in Qatar. Political parties are banned in Qatar. The country’s first-ever legislative elections took place in October 2021, to elect 30 members of the 45-seat Shura council. This council takes an advisory role and has limited power on defence, security, economic, and investment issues.
The homogeneity of the ruling family and the country’s wealth contribute to Qatar’s political stability. The emir has also cautiously expanded political participation, allowing the first municipal elections to take place in 1999, with an electorate that included both female and male Qataris.
Sep 7, 2023 · Qatar, once one of the poorest Gulf states, is one of the richest countries in the region today. Qatar has used income from its large gas reserves to bankroll its regional and global ambitions,...
Feb 23, 2022 · Qatar’s role in Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Doha has served as the major mediator between America and the Taliban and Hamas in the past. The mediation efforts with the Taliban...
Political parties are not permitted, and the only elections are for an advisory municipal council. While Qatari citizens are among the wealthiest in the world, most of the population consists of noncitizens with no political rights, few civil liberties, and limited access to economic opportunity.
Questions answered about Qatar's isolation and the diplomatic crisis in the Gulf.
