Young Qataris keen to take part in historic referendum

The constitutional amendments would give life in Qatar a new approach. It embodies His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's vision for more stable and united nation with all its citizens enjoying equal rights for a more cohesive society, pointed out a number of Qatari youth.

They stressed that taking part in Tuesday polls is an opportunity for the people of the country to be active partners in building their nation and opening the door for positive changes that would achieve more effective rights of citizenship. They noted that the Qatari young people are well-aware of the new amendments and multiple opportunities they will open for the coming generations as they would enjoy more united and stable country.

Eman al-Marri said that the voting process is set to enhance popular participation in the decision-making process, in particular in such key issues that directly impact the lives of people. It is also part of the mutual trust among the people and their wise leadership. She stressed that every vote matters and the young people in particular should be keener than others to assume such a national duty.

Mohamed al-Badr stressed that the young generation is very enthusiastic about taking part at the voting process, as they believe that this is their national duty to help in maintaining the stability and unity of the nation.

He said that the eligibility of voting starts at the age of 18, which reflects the keenness of the country to involve its younger generations in building their own future. Ahmed al-Ajji sees that the voting process is a good opportunity to express loyalty to the country and renew allegiance to the wise leadership of the country to keep the country united and stronger for the future generations.

Ahmed al-Khayyat noted that the new constitutional amendments will usher a phase of comprehensive development and prosperity that will not leave any citizen behind. He stressed that the young people should be proud of such opportunity, especially that the age eligiblity starts at only 18 years.

Fatima al-Neema said that the young people in Qatar enjoy a lot of opportunities to express their skills besides this opportunity of being active participant in the process of decision making that would help reshape the future of the nation.