The Shura Council has completed the preparations to commence the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term — corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, slated for Tuesday.
At a meeting with the representatives of the local press, HE the Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed al-Mahmoud said that the Council is fully prepared to start this session, noting that the General Secretariat has trained administrative and technical teams to ensure the provision of the necessary support to the Council members during the new session. This contributes to improving work efficiency and raising the level of legislative and oversight performance.
The main hall and meeting rooms are ready with the latest technologies provided to ensure that sessions and meetings proceed smoothly and in an organised manner, he added.
He outlined that the General Secretariat has created a new organisational structure that is consistent with the highest administrative standards in order to meet the requirements and developments of the stage, and in line with its role as the cornerstone in enhancing parliamentary work.
HE al-Mahmoud pointed out that the General Secretariat has obtained the ISO certificate for its comprehensive quality management system in the scope of planning and quality.
He explained that this achievement demonstrates the General Secretariat’s commitment to applying the best performance standards and for continuously improving work methods, ensuring the provision of high-quality services to the Council and contributing to achieving its goals.
He indicated that the General Secretariat is in the process of launching its strategic plan 2025-2030, with the aim of developing institutional performance to support the legislative and oversight work of the Council and to consolidate the principles and values of the Shura.
He stated that this strategy is based on the contents of the speeches of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the opening of the sessions of the Shura Council, and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
He stressed the importance of this strategy to enhance institutional innovation, upgrade the digital infrastructure to facilitate access to information and support decision-making, and develop human competencies.
Regarding the empowerment of national cadres, he said that the General Secretariat is continuously working to empower Qatari competencies through specialised training programmes aiming at developing their skills and keeping pace with developments in parliamentary work, noting that the percentage of Qataris working in the General Secretariat exceeds 90% of the total employees, which shows the Council’s commitment to the policy of nationalisation.
He stressed the keenness of the General Secretariat to provide national cadres with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure their ability to keep pace with parliamentary developments and updates, through courses, workshops and training programmes in co-operation with prestigious educational institutions.
He also stressed the keenness of the General Secretariat to strengthen the second tier of Qatari leaders and qualify them to assume leadership positions in the future, which enhances the sustainability of institutional performance and contributes to empowering these competencies to lead in the long term.
Regarding upcoming parliamentary events, he explained that Doha is preparing to host the meeting of the Standing Committee of Asian Parliamentary Assembly on Budget and Planning next November.
He emphasised that Qatar’s hosting of such events highlights its role in enhancing regional and international parliamentary dialogue and confirms Qatar’s position as a platform for co-operation and dialogue between countries.
Within this framework, His Excellency indicated that the Shura Council will host during the next session a number of heads and officials of regional, international parliaments and legislative councils, with the aim of strengthening parliamentary co-operation between the Shura Council and other parliaments.
HE the Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed al-Mahmoud.
